Design Technologists: The role that turns creativity into code

Atlassian introduces the Design Technologist (DT) role, which bridges design and engineering by building interactive, data-connected prototypes that enable faster decision-making. DTs think like designers but code like engineers, integrating AI into design-system scaffolding to let teams create realistic prototypes quickly. Internal metrics show 35% month-over-month growth in AI prototyping activity, 92% of PMs and designers reporting improved decision-making, over 12,000 AI-powered prototypes running across teams, and 42% of the design team reporting faster delivery speeds.