The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable

Wednesday, April 22, 2026hello@smashingmagazine.com (Carrie Webster)View original
The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable
In a rush to embrace AI, the industry is redefining what it means to be a UX designer, blurring the line between design and engineering. Carrie Webster explores what’s gained, what’s lost, and why designers need to remain the guardians of the user experience.