To be more precise: the author’s theory predicts that new technology moves design away from the things it makes cheap directly as a status symbol. In this case,

To be more precise: the author’s theory predicts that new technology moves design away from the things it makes cheap directly as a status symbol. In this case, DALL-E makes websites move away from images it can create. I contend novelty is the prime mover and technology that opens new possibilities moves designs towards these. Only once the market is saturated with them is new novelty sought. In this case, DALL-E will let websites move towards new styles of e.g. smoothly animating / shifting logos and images, images that are slightly but smoothly different every time you visit the site, regularly styles logos ala Google Doodles, websites with automatic dark/light modes and images to match, websites that match the weather in your location etc. Only after whatever new style is found becomes widespread will it become passé. Testable predictions: let’s go!