As control slips from static interfaces to autonomous agents, we ask who really runs the show when the canvas starts acting on its own. We explore Aurélie Radom’s warning that hidden systems erode trust and Nick Babich’s argument that true AI integration requires evolving management structures, not just individual designer skills. Alongside these shifts, we examine community debates on the tension between delightful animations and functional clarity, reminding us that design is a craft of trust, not just performance.