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Mattoboard, a platform digitizing the interior design studio with virtual 3D material sampling and visual curation, has unveiled its first State of AI and Interior Design Report, revealing a contrast to the AI criticism commonly observed across creative sectors. The majority of designers (82 percent) use AI regularly and have positive feelings toward the tool. Seventy-one percent believe it can boost creativity at work. Still, designers are anxious about AI. Most (54 percent) worry about homogeneity and diminished originality stemming from AI, 44 percent cite ethical issues like plagiarism and bias, and 39 percent still fear a loss of creativity.
Other key findings from the report include:
Designers turn to ChatGPT more than any other creative AI tool…
85 percent of designers use ChatGPT to support design work, while Canva (38 percent), Photoshop (33 percent), and Midjourney (28 percent) trail behind;
Designers view AI as a productivity tool versus a creative collaborator…
The majority of designers (69 percent) have used AI for visualizing design ideas — a creative function — but only 21 percent see “creativity and ideation” as AI’s biggest advantage. Instead, 57 percent cite “speed and efficiency” as the top benefit;
Generational patterns challenge tech adoption norms…
Design veterans aged 55 to 64 lead AI visualization adoption at 77 percent — the highest rate across all age groups — and show the greatest satisfaction with current tools at 65 percent. Experienced professionals with 11 to 20 years in the field also champion AI, showing 51 percent daily usage, 87 percent believe that AI enhances creativity, and 57 percent feel strongly about AI’s positive impact on the industry;
AI anxiety is highest among young designers…
Although concerns remain and satisfaction is split, designers are largely optimistic about AI…
58 percent of designers are satisfied with current AI tools, while 42 percent report dissatisfaction;
76 percent of designers believe AI will have a positive impact on the field of interior design;
Designers want tools that are built for their unique workflows…
When asked about the next wave of AI development, top-requested features span the entire design workflow:
71 percent want easier visualization with real products;
62 percent want tools to translate AI visuals to real-world materials and products;
59 percent want translation to real-world drawings;
51 percent want better material sourcing and selection;
Students show the highest demand for material translation tools (90 percent), while experienced professionals aged 45 to 54 lead in requesting visualization with real products (85 percent);
There’s an untapped opportunity for AI tools that support material sourcing, client communication and project management…
Designers use AI the most for visualization (62 percent), concepting (58 percent), and moodboarding (52 percent), while applying it the least for material sourcing (35 percent), client communication (30 percent), and project management (22 percent);
Neutrals, simplicity, and sustainable materials are trending…
73 percent of designers describe their current material palette as “earthy, natural, and organic,” 49 percent of designers are incorporating minimalism into their current projects, and 50 percent are embracing “quiet luxury;”
52 percent of designers prioritize sustainability credentials when selecting materials, and 54 percent confirm clients are more interested in sustainable materials compared to five years ago.
“These findings underscore my core belief that AI tools must enhance the “great creative mess” — where the flow state lives and the magic happens — bridging creative ideation with practical application,” said Guy Adam Ailion, co-founder and CEO of Mattoboard. “It’s clear that designers aren’t shying away from AI — they’re asking for smarter AI that understands their creative process and the built environment. At Mattoboard, we’re developing what the next generation of AI-native designers need to thrive across the entire interior design workflow, from AI-powered material discovery to enhanced visualization.”
Download Mattoboard’s full State of Interior Design & AI Report.