Artificial Intelligence in UX/UI Design: A Research Framework for Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Design Quality

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) design process poses challenges and opportunities. While AI can enhance efficiency and innovation, it raises questions about the changing role of designers and the potential risks associated with reduced human control. The rapid growth of AI technology in UX/UI design requires a comprehensive understanding of how AI can effectively complement human creativity and intuition, ensuring high-quality design outcomes while addressing concerns about job displacement and autonomy. This study develops a research framework that explores the interplay between AI applications and human skills in the context of modern UX/UI design. The framework aims to examine the impact of AI on design quality and how various factors moderate this influence. The hypotheses suggest that AI applications and user skills have a positive effect on design quality, but their impact is moderated by factors such as design complexity, user expectations, and collaboration. The research methodology combines literature review, data collection through surveys, data analysis, and expert evaluation to test these hypotheses rigorously. This research provides a foundation for further exploration of AI's role in UI/UX design, offering opportunities for examining its impact in diverse organizational contexts, user groups, and long-term UX effects. Ultimately, the study aims to enhance UI/UX design practices through informed AI integration.