IMAGE-BASED AI TOOLS FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING: A WORKSHOP STUDY ON STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF ETHICS AND USEFULNESS
Paper i proceeding, 2024

AI tools have become increasingly popular and accessible in various domains, including industrial design engineering. However, there is a lack of empirical studies on how these tools affect the design process and outcomes, as well as the ethical implications of their use. In this paper, we present a research study that aims to explore how students at bachelor level in Industrial Design Engineering, particularly those without prior knowledge, perceive the usefulness of text-to-image generative tools. We also examine their main ethical considerations regarding the use of these types of tools, as well as AI tools in general. Our findings indicate a cautious but curious attitude towards AI technologies, underscoring the need for a nuanced approach in their integration into educational curricula. The apprehension towards adopting these tools reflects a broader concern about ethical implications, technological dependence, and the potential overshadowing of human creativity. However, the study also reveals an eagerness to understand and utilize these technologies, suggesting a latent potential for enhancing creative processes in design engineering. As our study shows, students are keenly aware of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, highlighting the importance of clear guidelines and ethical frameworks. In conclusion, the integration of AI tools like text-to-image generative models in design engineering education presents both challenges and opportunities. The key to successfully navigating this integration lies in a balanced approach that emphasizes ethical usage, critical understanding, and creative collaboration. Through such an approach, we can prepare the next generation of designers to effectively and responsibly harness the potential of AI in their work, ensuring that human creativity remains at the forefront of design innovation.

AI-tools in education

Industrial design engineering

Standard: 6, 8

Text-to-image generative methods

Ethic in AI

Författare

Andreas Dagman

Chalmers, Industri- och materialvetenskap, Produktutveckling

Karl de Fine Licht

Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Science, Technology and Society

Proceedings of the International CDIO Conference

20021593 (eISSN)

717-727

20th International CDIO Conference, CDIO 2024
Tunis, Tunisia,

Styrkeområden

Informations- och kommunikationsteknik

Ämneskategorier (SSIF 2011)

Utbildningsvetenskap

Etik

Drivkrafter

Hållbar utveckling

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2025-03-21