Photoshop Mockups Preserve Brand Fidelity Amid AI

Design commentary argues that Photoshop mockups remain essential in 2026, introducing the Hybrid Reality Asset (HRA) framework and Layered Trust Protocol to reconcile generative AI with editable PSD workflows. It describes Neural-Smart Objects, Texture Injection, and cloud-linked assets that preserve editability, predict a .HYB format by 2027, and recommends a sequential hybrid workflow for accurate, legally precise branding deliverables.