GenAI tools proved most valuable in early UX ideation stages, while design and testing require a human touch¶
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q1 i? From the author's point of view, GenAI tools are particularly valuable during initial UX design stages (creative ideas, customer profiles), whereas design-issue solving and product testing need a personalized human approach complemented by GenAI. → Felix Buendia-Garcia 2025
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Felix Buendia-Garcia 2025¶
Felix Buendia-Garcia. (2025). Using Generative AI Tools in Collaborative UX design Courses. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-025-00518-1
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Author's interpretive reflection in the Discussion section, not a tested result: GenAI tools are "particularly valuable during the initial stages in UX design", while testing requires a human touch complemented by GenAI assistants.
"From this author point of view, these types of tools are particularly valuable during the initial stages in UX design, which involve generating creative ideas or developing original customer profiles."
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- Interviews indicated flipped learning supported studio readiness while the GenAI module served as a supplementary tool for early-stage visual ideation — related
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GenAI tools proved most valuable in early UX ideation stages, while design and testing require a human touch |
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GenAI tools proved most valuable in early UX ideation stages, while design and testing require a human touch |
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