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Understanding designers’ experiences with generative AI through user interaction pattern analysis

Ranscombe, Charlie (1); Tan, Linus (1); Anam, Nadia (1); Gopsill, James (2)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Ranscombe, Charlie (1); Tan, Linus (1); Anam, Nadia (1); Gopsill, James (2)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; 2: University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Page(s):
1101-1110
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10468
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study examines how designers’ experiences with text-to-image GenAI relate to their interaction patterns during a design hackathon. Survey data and two contrasting cases show that positive experiences align with shifting prompts and broader command use as designers move from exploration to refinement, while negative experiences correlate with fixed prompting and limited variations. The study demonstrates how interaction data can inform adaptive GenAI support across design phases, offering opportunities to enhance both practice and tool development.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence (AI), visualisation, design creativity, prompt analysis, product design
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