A Survey and Research on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Chinese Design-College Students

The relationship between AI and design has attracted extensive academic attention and research, and the future relationship between AI and designers relies on current design students’ knowledge of AI, in addition to technological developments. To clarify the basic situation of Chinese design-college students’ use of AI software, the basic situation and status of using AI software to participate in design work, and the current relationship with AI, this study constructs a questionnaire on the status of the use of AI programs, with the help of the UTAUT model and the general program of design as a basis. The results of the research on 487 Chinese design-college students were analyzed by frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, etc., to clarify that currently more than 60% of design students have used AI programs, which are mainly used for data collection; providing ideas for design, e.g., when brainstorming; and conceptual ideas for design. Moreover, students generally believe that AI helps to improve personal skills and work efficiency, but the in-depth application and reliance on AI is relatively low; students hold anxiety about the development of AI, especially those who have not been exposed to AI. The education sector should focus on popularizing and deepening AI education, as well as helping students establish a correct concept of AI usage.