I am confident there will be as many designers replaced as developers. At the very least. If we look at the numbers, 90%+ of designers have not done any interesting work, they existed because they were able to execute based on design systems. We needed them because they knew how to use complex apps and because they had some basic understanding of design rules. The same goes for developers, the vast majority of developers existed because we needed them to write boring code to get something that is 100% figured out to work properly. There was nothing else asked of them. They are a means to an end the same way most designers are a means to an end. There are only three ways now as designer: 1. Double down entirely on your personality, taste, skills and what makes YOU unique to work with (there will be a small percentage who will be able to do this) 2. Acquire new technical skills, take over the role as designer & developer & product person and become useful to an industry that is seeking exactly this type of person. 3. Start dancing on TikTok, YouTube, IG etc.