AI for Designers - by MD Haseen Akhtar & Janakarajan Ramkumar (Hardcover)

From the Back Cover

This book presents select research writings from researchers and professionals around the globe on the application, potential, and limitations of AI in different domains. The topics covered include AI in product design, AI in architecture design, AI in textile design, AI in interaction design, and AI for society in general. The book also discusses various cross-applications of AI in other industrial sectors like urban planning and design, AI for inclusive future, etc. The book is a valuable reference for designers in multidisciplinary areas. This book is of interest for anyone who is a beginner, researcher, and professional interested in artificial intelligence and allied fields.

Review Quotes

"AI for designers is a concise and timely book that bridges the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the design community. It offers an accessible introduction to the applications of AI in design processes, making it a valuable resource for designers, product developers, and creative professionals seeking to understand and leverage AI tools in their work." (Wael Badawy, Computing Reviews, May 30, 2025)

"This helpful book shows readers how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the design process. ... The chapters are well organized ... . this is a useful book for designers who want to learn how to use AI. It is best for beginners, but experienced designers can find value in its practical advice. Lightweight and easy to read, it is a good choice for anyone curious about how AI can change design." (Gulustan Dogan, Computing Reviews, February 17, 2025)

About the Author

Md. Haseen Akhtar is currently Prime Minister Research Fellow at the Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He obtained his B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) from National Institute of Technology, Trichy; Master of Design in Industrial Design from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and currently pursuing Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He was the Gold Medalist of B.Arch. (2015-2020). He is also a recepient of the prestigious Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship 2023-2024 at UC Berkeley, CA, USA and BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grantee Fellow 2022-2023, India. His major areas of research interests include healthcare infrastructure and services design, information design in health care, and architectural design. His research has been published in peer-reviewed international journals, presented at several national and international conferences and has 5 patents and design copyrights.

Dr. Janakarajan Ramkumar is currently Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He obtained his B.E. (Production Engineering) from National Institute of Technology, Trichy, and M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai. His major areas of research interests include micro-electric discharge milling, micro-electro-chemical milling, excimer laser micro-machining, abrasive flow finishing, magnetic abrasive finishing, fabrication of composites, and machining of composites. His expertise is also evident in the field of healthcare ranging from primary healthcare innovation, intensive care unit innovation, and biomedical devices innovation with over 100 patents and design copyrights. He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles in high impact journals.