See the top takeaways from 200+ respondents across design and development about the ways they’re leveraging new AI capabilities in their work.

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A survey of 200+ designers and developers reveals that while 84% are using AI tools, only 16% report strongly positive productivity outcomes. The design-to-development handoff problem remains largely unsolved despite new AI capabilities, with only 21% reporting smooth handoffs. The top priority for 2026 is effective AI implementation (39%), followed by building hybrid skillsets (29%). The key challenge has shifted from AI adoption to making AI usage consistent, scalable, and production-ready across teams.

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