The article critiques traditional design frameworks which, although instrumental in guiding teams, often stifle creativity by promoting predictability. As AI increasingly optimizes structured processes, the role of human designers must evolve beyond these frameworks. Drawing from Nietzsche's metamorphoses of the self, the text proposes a transformation model where designers transition from conforming (the Camel) through disruption (the Lion) to liberation in creativity (the Child). This metamorphosis encourages a reimagining of the creative process, prioritizing unbounded creativity over structured learning.
The Camel phase emphasizes submitting to knowledge, absorbing traditions, and bearing the weight of reality, a mindset vital for foundational learning in design.
In contrast, the Lion phase symbolizes the rebellious spirit that challenges constraints, acting on the freedom to destroy outdated structures in pursuit of originality.
The Child represents a transformative state of creativity, where imaginative possibilities flourish unbounded by established frameworks, crucial for innovation in design.
Human designers must find their role beyond the reach of AI by embracing transformation, which includes evolving through the phases of Camel, Lion, and Child as per Nietzsche.
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