AI 기반 디자인 툴에 대한 디자인 고려사항 도출: 디자인 기획 단계를 중심으로

Background Recently, many artificial intelligence (AI)-based design tools have emerged in the design industry, revolutionizing designers' work during the design research and planning stages. However, the absence of clear design guidelines or considerations for these tools can lead users to struggle with effective utilization, potentially resulting in decreased design quality. This study aims to derive design considerations for AI-based design tools that support the design research and planning stage. Methods This study was conducted in three stages based on the ‘Research-through-Design’ approach: the development of a research probe, interviews with the development team, and interviews with professional designers. First, the research team developed AI-based design tools, and through interviews with the developers and designers involved in the implementation, design considerations were identified from the perspectives of implementation and operation. In addition, interviews were conducted with professional designers who used the developed tools in their actual work processes. These interviews aimed to explore issues and improvement points related to the use of AI tools in practical design research and planning stages, thereby identifying design considerations from the perspective of practical application. Results Through interviews about the implementation process of AI design tools, we confirmed that there is a need for addressing the variability of results generated by AI, explaining its incompleteness, and supporting proactive user engagement. Additionally, the tools should be designed to support collective workflows and encourage designer participation to overcome the limitations of AI’s creativity. Based on these results, we propose design considerations for AI-based design tools aimed at enhancing user understanding, strengthening designer involvement, and maintaining design quality. Conclusions To maximize the efficacy of AI-based design tools, clear guidelines and validated considerations are essential. This study examines design considerations for AI-based design tools that aid in the design research and planning stages, offering foundational knowledge required to develop design tools that support designers’ creativity and improve work efficiency. If various AI-based design tools are developed based on this knowledge, designers would be able to work more effectively alongside AI.