“I am against the idea that design should be privatized by those that can draw, and AI is a solution to that. On the flip side, I think AI can certainly serve as a crutch in certain instances.” - Miguel Peña ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Designers like Peña are using AI model DALL-E to explore technology’s ability to further self expression. Over at missionmag.org, we spoke to Peña about how AI facilitates his designs, the controversy surrounding it, and what it means for the future of footwear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Words: @wholelottalizzo Images courtesy of: @miguel.pena.kk