The Roles of LLM-based Artificial Intelligent Agents in the Design Process

Abstract

The article proposes a conceptual model for integrating large language model (LLM)-based agents into the design. Drawing on a review of contemporary AI capabilities and their limitations, the model identifies five key domains where LLM-based agents can contribute to design work: (1) interaction with digital and physical objects in the environment; (2) collaboration with human designers; (3) autonomous operation within complex design tasks; (4) support for creative ideation; and (5) ethical and safe use of AI technologies.