Dezeen's features editor Nat Barker has been shortlisted for excellence in creative journalism at the 2024 Créateurs Design Awards, which will also see architect Frida Escobedo and designer Gaetano Pesce presented with awards.
Barker was shortlisted for the annual award alongside writers from Wallpaper, Galerie Magazine and The Grand Tourist for his feature: Will architects really lose their jobs to AI"
The piece, which explores whether artificial intelligence technology can truly replace architects, created a passionate debate in Dezeen's comments section.
Barker spoke to different architects and designers for the story to gather a wide range of opinions on the impact AI could have on design and architecture studios.
Nat Barker has been shortlisted for excellence in creative journalism at the Créateurs Design Awards. Top image: an illustration made by Dall-E 2 for Barker's article on AI The Créateurs Design Awards (CDA) were founded in 2019 to "highlight extraordinary work in architecture, interior design, product design, photography, journalism and curation".
"Our mission is to recognize and uphold excellence in the design industry, to preserve design integrity and inspire future generations," CDA stated.
Last year, Dezeen's deputy editor Cajsa Carlson was nominated for the excellence in creative journalism award.
This year will also see Mexican architect Escobedo awarded the Prix Charlotte Perriand, which celebrates trailblazers in the field o...