Show HN: Real Design Benchmark – can you tell AI designs from real products? (www.realdesignbenchmark.com)

A new interactive project titled "Real Design Benchmark" has been launched, challenging users to discern between real product designs and those generated by AI. The engaging platform allows participants to compare two side-by-side designs—one authentic and the other AI-generated—without initially knowing which is which. Users are tasked with choosing the superior design based solely on functionality and aesthetic appeal, followed by attempts to identify the AI's contribution. This initiative holds significant implications for the AI/ML community by revealing the proficiency of AI in design processes, as the findings show that 41% of participants struggle to correctly identify AI-generated designs. The methodology behind this benchmark emphasizes blind comparisons, ensuring a fair evaluation of design effectiveness based on real products. By providing the AI with a brief and context about existing features, but limiting its visibility of actual designs, the project highlights the technological advancements in AI design capabilities and raises questions about the future of creativity in design fields.