Leaders from industries that design and make places, objects and experiences are far more confident about their companies’ resilience than last year and have a surprisingly high level of trust in AI, according to the 2024 State of Design & Make report released by Autodesk.
The group largely sees AI as a current tool rather than a futuristic pipe dream, leading to increased investment as they chase the promise of greater productivity and improved sustainability.
Design and Make industries – architecture, engineering and construction; design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment – employ nearly 300 million people worldwide and by 2027 will represent US$30 trillion in value globally. Autodesk’s second annual report reveals the issues and sentiments these industries are facing, with the goal of helping leaders chart a path to the future.
“While capacity and economic constraints have dominated industry conversations, it’s not surprising to see increased trust and optimism in AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, as our customers aim to be more efficient and cost-effective,” said Andrew Anagnost, President and CEO, Autodesk. “As the world confronts unprecedented challenges, technology is our most powerful tool for designing and making a better world for all.”
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