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What designers need from agentic AI: case of circularity and CMF design

Stylidis, Kostas (1,2); Quattelbaum, Bastian (3); Diels, Cyriel (4); Söderberg, Rikard (1)

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:
Stylidis, Kostas (1,2); Quattelbaum, Bastian (3); Diels, Cyriel (4); Söderberg, Rikard (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden; 2: Intended Future, Sweden; 3: Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Germany; 4: Royal College of Art, United Kingdom
Page(s):
2571-2580
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10615
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Colour, Material and Finish (CMF) designers face rising circularity demands but lack tools that combine reliable data, traceable reasoning and creative control. This paper reports a case study with automotive CMF designers, identifying pain points in data access, evaluation of circular options, authorship and trust in AI. We propose design requirements and a conceptual model for agentic AI systems that support circular CMF work while preserving designer agency, accountability, and confidence in material decisions.
Keywords:
CMF design, circular economy, agentic AI, artificial intelligence (AI), automotive interiors
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