IDC STUDY SAYS THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE ENGAGED IN SOFTWARE DESIGN IS EXPANDING

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IDC research forecasts the global software design workforce will expand by over 30% from 107 million to 144 million people between 2025 and 2029. UX design roles are expected to grow fastest at 7.6% annually, outpacing other knowledge worker categories due to increasing demand for design-intensive solutions. Generative AI will accelerate product development while creating pressure for designers to deliver highly usable and visually appealing AI features.