Exploring the Perspectives of Iranian Carpet Designers on Their Career Future in the Face of AI-Based Software

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant force in reshaping various aspects of social, economic, and industrial life, making it a hallmark of technological advancement and future-oriented thinking. It appears that the domain of Iranian carpet design is also on the brink of transformation under the influence of this emerging power. While scholars have long debated the tension between artistic creativity and technological innovation, this study explicitly focuses on how carpet designers adapt to the advent of AI-based software capable of modifying and designing carpet patterns. The primary aim is to explore how Iranian carpet designers perceive their career prospects in the face of AI-driven design software. The central question is: How will the future of professionals in this field unfold, given the presence of AI-based design tools?Research Method: This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis through descriptive-analytical methods backed by library research and field studies. The researchers used behavioral analysis tools, observation, and surveys to evaluate the capabilities of four AI platforms currently available for carpet design. Subsequently, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to ۱۳۲ prominent Iranian carpet designers, of whom only ۵۰ participated.Findings: The results reveal that, at the time of the study, only one AI software could modify existing carpet patterns, yet it lacked the sophistication to serve as a genuinely creative assistant. Despite being positioned as innovative design tools, the other available AI-based software solutions had not undergone sufficient machine learning training to be effective in the intricate field of carpet design. Additionally, the examination of experts in this field reveals that they have either not utilized AI-based software or, if they have, it has only been for resizing and modifying existing patterns. None have encountered a software solution capable of creating carpet designs from start to finish. Furthermore, ۵۷% of the designers view AI as merely a tool to assist their work rather than a potential replacement for their profession.Conclusion: AI-based software in carpet design can currently be seen as a tool that facilitates the design process. Whether or not AI will eventually replace designers in this field, there is an immediate opportunity to develop AI platforms that can function as design assistants. Such platforms can expedite tasks like design, color selection, pattern adjustment, and resizing—tasks that designers find particularly time-consuming and complex.

کلیدواژه ها:

Artificial Intelligence ، AI ، carpets ، Carpet Design ، Career Future