Generative UI Reshapes Design Practice, Not Design Relevance

Rachel Eardley; Emma L. Tonkin

Generative UI Reshapes Design Practice, Not Design Relevance

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Abstract

In this position paper, based on observing a design process, we, as UX design and governance researchers respectively, briefly lay out our perceptions of the interplay between Gen AI/UI as supportive tools within design practice and as quixotic polishers of incomplete concepts. We conclude that, though powerful, this approach needs designers to retain accountability, and adopt responsibilities incurred by the methodology, such as addressing overlooked requirements: e.g., coherent information
architecture and consistent attention to regulatory requirements.

Original language	English
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 2026
Event	What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice? - Colocated with ACM CHI 2026, Barcelona, Spain Duration: 15 Apr 2026 → … https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/what-does-generative-ui-mean-for-hci-practice/

Workshop

Workshop	What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice?
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Barcelona
Period	15/04/26 → …
Internet address	https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/what-does-generative-ui-mean-for-hci-practice/

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Gen AI
Gen UI
rapid prototyping
Accountability
Governance

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