Cover Architect Ta Vinh Phuc (left), Founder and CEO of ROOM+ Design & Build, in a debate on artificial intelligence with Creative Director Tuan Le (right), Founder of The Lab Saigon
Architect Ta Vinh Phuc (left), Founder and CEO of ROOM+ Design & Build, in a debate on artificial intelligence with Creative Director Tuan Le (right), Founder of The Lab Saigon
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Architect Ta Vinh Phuc, founder and CEO of ROOM+ Design & Build, contrasts views on artificial intelligence with Creative Director Tuan Le, founder of The Lab Saigon
As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes increasingly embedded in the creative industry, questions around whether it fosters inequality between formally trained designers and self-taught creators are more urgent than ever. ROOM+ Design & Build, the architectural studio founded by architect Ta Vinh Phuc, is known for its contemporary aesthetic and technical precision. In contrast, The Lab Saigon, a multidisciplinary creative studio led by Tuan Le, champions experimentation and innovation. Their differing perspectives spark an engaging dialogue on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in design.
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Does artificial intelligence create inequality between trained and untrained designers?
Above Architect Ta Vinh Phuc, Founder and CEO of ROOM+ Design & Build
Architect Ta Vinh Phuc, Founder and CEO of ROOM+ Design & Build
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“Artificial Intelligence can offer a basic grasp of the design industry to those without formal training. If they pursue further learning with passion and gain practical experience, they can still produce quality work, particularly on smaller-scale projects. Meanwhile, designers with academic training who do not continue to grow may stagnate and fall behind. That’s where AI begins to reveal inequality within the field.”
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Above Tuan Le, Creative Director and Founder of The Lab Saigon
Tuan Le, Creative Director and Founder of The Lab Saigon
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“For basic tasks like research and conceptual sketching, the line between Artificial Intelligence users and formally trained designers may seem to blur. But when it comes to deeper engagement, AI users still need to build their knowledge through hands-on practice and continued learning. As such, the design world continues to offer space for both groups to demonstrate their strengths.”
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Article published from the original article in Tatler Vietnam issue May 2025
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