As artificial intelligence makes visual forms easier to produce, the value of design increasingly lies in how those creations serve people’s lives, Seoul Design Foundation CEO Cha Kang-heui said in congratulatory remarks at Herald Design Lounge 2026. Speaking Friday at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, Cha linked the event’s theme, "Beyond Visuals," to the changing role of designers, placing greater emphasis on understanding people and their daily lives. "Understanding who will use something, in