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Oct 16, 2026 · User Experience Design

AI Prototypes Are Fast — But Designers Must Still Validate Real User Scenarios

This article explores how designers can intervene effectively when AI-generated prototypes already exist, using a case study of a mini-program violation reporting feature where designers replaced a multi-turn AI dialogue with an AI-assisted form to reduce user effort, demonstrating a framework for tracing original requirements, comparing solutions, and validating design decisions against real user costs.