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From tools to staff: What the next generation of agents means for the future of design

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Designing with AI 2026
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From tools to staff: What the next generation of agents means for the future of design
Speakers: Christian Crumlish , Erika Flowers , Benjamin Jackson and Adekunle Oduye
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Summary

The dramatic rise of OpenClaw hints at a future where AI doesn’t just generate text: it owns tasks. In this panel, hear how designers are inventing new ways of working with AI agents, from AI “chiefs of staff” to their very own production crew. Together they’ll speculate what the agent shift signals for designers today, and how we can prepare for a more agentic future.

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