Study of GenAI Usage by Design Students at Politecnico di Milano
A survey of design students at Politecnico di Milano found very high GenAI usage, especially in the early stages of projects. The study reports that this usage does not affect students' perceptions of project ownership or creativity. Analysis of AI journals from a class showed that students have limited trust in GenAI, leading them to systematically verify and augment AI-generated outputs.
Why it matters: This study offers empirical evidence on how design students are thoughtfully integrating GenAI into their creative processes, which can inform educational strategies and tool development.
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