The global market for generative-design tools could reach US $8.45 billion by 2029, according to a new forecast from The Business Research Company (TBRC). The report projects a compound annual growth rate of about 17 percent, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and simulation technologies.
Generative design—once a niche within engineering and architecture—is now influencing manufacturing, product development, and creative workflows. The technology uses algorithms to explore thousands of design iterations, optimizing for parameters such as performance, material efficiency, or cost. TBRC notes that adoption is accelerating across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and consumer products, particularly with the rise of AI-assisted modeling and additive manufacturing.
Other firms offer different market projections, reflecting varying definitions. Straits Research estimates the generative-design market could reach US $11.87 billion by 2033 (CAGR ~16 % from 2025). Meanwhile, Fortune Business Insights projects a smaller figure of US $926 million by 2030 (CAGR ~20.1 % from 2023), reflecting its narrower scope.
For designers, the upward trend points to a deeper shift in authorship and workflow. As algorithms evolve from assistants to collaborators, generative design is becoming less a technical method than a creative infrastructure—one reshaping how form, function, and computation converge across disciplines.
