Will AI replace Craft Artists?

Why this score

AI image generators like Midjourney and DALL-E are already producing decorative art, textile patterns, jewelry designs, and surface illustrations that directly compete with craft artist output — and they do it in seconds at near-zero marginal cost. The economic incentive to replace handmade design work with AI-generated alternatives is extremely strong, and there is virtually no regulatory or labor protection shielding this occupation. Your physical fabrication skills still matter, but the design phase — where most of the creative value has traditionally lived — is being commoditized at speed. The question is whether you can redefine what you sell before the market redefines it for you.

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