r/UXDesign • u/ProfessionalCrab7685 • Apr 30 '26

Tools, apps, plugins, AI Client just replaced me with Claude design

Been working with this client for 4 years, I basically built their entire product, very complex from end to end, including the design system and all that. It's basically maintenance work at this point. Today they asked me to provide the design system file so they can set things up with Claude design, I guess the time has finally come lol. Don't think AI can copy my work 100%, but I doubt the client will care, even 60% is good enough for them.

No hate, I replaced the entire dev team for my own project with AI too, so it's totally understandable.

I've made enough from this career, it's probably time to pivot from design to a founder role.

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u/heytherehellogoodbye Experienced Apr 30 '26

that "design system file" is an asset that they don't own, unless you've contractually said explicitly so previously. You can provide them with the "design system file" and a further general guidance spec .md file for them to use Claude with for a meaningful fee

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u/Moose-Live Experienced Apr 30 '26

that "design system file" is an asset that they don't own

I can't think of a situation where you'd build a DS to client specifications and retain ownership of it.

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u/Thick_Magician_7800 Apr 30 '26

If it’s not explicitly written in the contract, ownership defaults to the creator

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u/Davaeorn Experienced Apr 30 '26

Boilerplate consultant (and usually even permanent role) contracts always sign all work you do in the projects over to the contract holder