Core Insights - The article emphasizes the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in China's manufacturing sector, highlighting the transformative impact of generative AI and multimodal large models on intelligent design processes [1][7]. Industry Overview - Intelligent design utilizes modern information technology to simulate human cognitive activities, enabling systems to undertake complex tasks and assist designers in decision-making [6]. - The design process consists of three main levels: conventional design, associative design, and evolutionary design [6]. Market Size - The market size of China's intelligent design industry is projected to reach approximately 6.724 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 20.70% [1][7]. Industry Chain - The upstream of the intelligent design industry chain includes AI chips, servers, specialized design databases, data annotation, algorithmic large models, and development platforms [6]. - The midstream focuses on system integration and service, while the downstream applications span manufacturing, construction, healthcare, consumer electronics, autonomous driving, digital twins, and space design [6]. Key Companies - Alibaba Group leads the industry with its LuBan AI design platform, achieving automated material generation and promoting multimodal design innovation [8]. - Zhongwang Software offers an All-in-One CAx solution for integrated design, simulation, and manufacturing, enhancing autonomous capabilities [8]. - Tianfu Software specializes in industrial simulation, developing software that utilizes AI acceleration algorithms to overcome simulation time bottlenecks [8]. Industry Development Trends 1. The role of designers is shifting from creating static interfaces to defining dynamic "generative rules" and architecting AI agents [10]. 2. Intelligent design will expand from visual and interactive aspects to encompass full sensory experiences and accurate physical world modeling [11]. 3. The industry process is being restructured from linear stages to an end-to-end ecosystem that connects consumer creativity directly to manufacturing [12].