Since we’re talking about AI this week, I recently found myself in a conversation about AI therapists. Before we knew it, one AI therapist after another was being launched.
I have to admit, out of curiosity, I downloaded one myself: “Ashe the Therapist” in the US. It was offered for free as part of a test, so I gave it a try and started venting about everything that was going on in my life. I have to admit, it was amazing to speak so freely about so many things.
The best part? Ashe actually gave thoughtful responses. Sure, sometimes it went a bit in circles, but still, having something (or someone) available day or night, responding in a calm, steady voice… it was surprisingly comforting and reassuring.
“But where is the empathy?” someone asked me recently when we were having a discussion about therapy. I laughed because to me, Ashe felt more empathetic than some of the therapists I’ve spoken to in the past.
Still, I get it. It doesn’t replace a real human connection. And that’s exactly how it works in design, too. Of course, you can type in a prompt, and something comes out. But as a client said to me today:
“I just want to focus on what I’m good at, and leave the rest to someone who knows what they’re doing. So… will you please design my book?”
Yes, because at the end of the day, that’s still what I love doing most.
(well, that and hiking all over the world)
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I’m Mireille, and with more than 25 years of experience, I translate ideas into graphic design that works both conceptually and technically.