Design should focus on understanding and defining problems before jumping to solutions, rather than being reduced to code execution. The design process involves two stages: conceptual (finding the right form and direction based on problem understanding and product vision) and execution (building it out). While new tools and AI make execution easier, there's a risk of devaluing the strategic thinking that happens before coding—questioning problems, aligning stakeholders, and making intentional decisions about product direction. The concern isn't about whether designers should code, but whether the industry will lose the patience for deep consideration and problem-solving in favor of rapid output.
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