Design Thinking in the Age of AI: Comparing Traditional and AI-Assisted Creativity in Architectural Design

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Design Thinking in the Age of AI: Comparing Traditional and AI-Assisted Creativity in Architectural Design

Format: On Campus
Number of Students: 10
Duration of Project: 5 days / 23-27 June 2025
Project Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Güliz Özorhon
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Design Education, Creativity in Design
Research Group:
Güliz Özorhon
Gülbin Lekesiz
Dilara Nitelik Gelirli
Can Müezzinoğlu
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Project Description:

This project explores how different design approaches—traditional and AI-assisted—affect participants’ creativity, problem-solving strategies, and design outcomes. Participants will be divided into two groups:

Group A (Traditional Design Process): Uses conventional methods such as sketching, physical modeling, and scenario writing.
Group B (AI-Assisted Design Process): Utilizes AI tools to generate design concepts and integrates them into the workflow.

By comparing the two approaches, this study aims to assess how AI influences creativity, design decision-making, and problem-solving efficiency.

Project Objectives:

(O1) Compare traditional and AI-assisted design approaches in terms of creativity, problem-solving, and efficiency.
(O2) Analyze how AI influences students’ decision-making and creative autonomy.
(O3) Evaluate the effectiveness of AI as a design tool in educational settings.

Project Tasks:

Develop design concepts using either traditional methods (sketching, modeling) or AI-assisted tools (text-to-image, image-to-image generation).
Refine initial designs through iteration and adaptation within the assigned approach.
Finalize and document design outcomes, reflecting on key design decisions.
Participate in surveys and interviews to provide insights into the design process.

Deliverables:

Individual design outcomes (traditional vs. AI-assisted).
Final presentations showcasing workflow and key insights.

Benefits for the Students:

Participants will:

Experience a structured design workflow in either traditional or AI-assisted formats.
Gain insight into AI’s role in design education and future practices.
Strengthen their ability to document and reflect on their design decisions.

Requirements:

Interest in design, problem-solving, and AI technologies.

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