# Leading Design Through the AI Shift Discover how the Slack design team is transforming with AI. - **Source:** [Slack Design](https://slack.design) - **Published:** 2026-05-21 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9839a8f9-5c70-47fb-9ad0-66fc8e4ef600 ## AI Transforming Design Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing design processes. Designers are now leveraging technical skills like coding and prototyping more than ever. This shift is redrawing the boundaries between design and engineering. ## New Tools and Processes AI tools are transforming how designers work. Coding agents enable rapid prototyping, and working demos replace Figma mockups. This process enhances the speed and impact of design. ## Leadership Principles Leading through AI transformation starts with curiosity and skepticism. Design leaders must experience the tools firsthand and guide their teams. A customer-value-focused approach ensures the right use of AI. ## The Role and Future of Design AI questions the role of designers, but human judgment and aesthetic sense remain critical. Designers should use AI as an accelerator while keeping customer value and quality at the forefront. ## Team Dynamics and Stress AI transformation creates stress and uncertainty within design teams. Leaders must be transparent and principled to earn their team's trust. Patience and balance are key to navigating this transition. ## Looking Ahead AI models are evolving daily, and design processes are keeping pace. Designers must use AI correctly to continue delivering customer-focused solutions. Slack is leading the way in this transformation. ## Sources covering this story - https://slack.design/articles/leading-design-through-the-ai-shift/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._