# The UX Designer’s Nightmare: When “Production-Ready” Becomes A Design Deliverable

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- Published: 2026-10-06T19:52:48+00:00
- Author: News Team

In a rush to embrace AI, the market is redefining what it means to be a UX designer,
blurring the line in between style and engineering. Carrie Webster explores what’s
gained, what’s lost, and why designers need to remain the guardians of the user 
experience.  [Source](https://smashingmagazine.com/2026/04/production-ready-becomes-design-deliverable-ux/)

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