Ai Tools That TOTALLY Innovate A Designer's Life!

Introduction

The world of graphic design is changing fast, and so are the tools that are being used to create new and exciting graphic designs. Instead of falling behind, you can actually learn about some really useful tools in the graphic design industry that are making huge waves and significant changes.

ChatGPT

First up is something you've probably heard about already—ChatGPT. Sure, it can tell you how to make a cake with easy-to-follow instructions or write a 500-word apology in just a few seconds. But how can graphic designers benefit from this?

Firstly, whenever you're making a mock-up or a design that uses lorem ipsum as placeholder text, you can just use ChatGPT to write, say, 100 words about computer science. Bingo! You have some placeholder text that is not only relevant but also grammatically correct. Additionally, you can use ChatGPT to write graphic design briefs, emails to potential clients, event contracts, and so on. For contracts, emails, briefs, and such, it’s advisable to use this as a baseline and then expand upon it in your own words.

Hotpot AI

Next up is Hotpot AI—a tool that’s like multiple different design tools mixed into one huge platform. I am going to share some candid opinions on artificial intelligence in the design world towards the end of this article, as there are many heated, angry, and worried designers out there. But for now, let's explore Hotpot AI.

Hotpot has an array of features such as:

• Art generator like DALL-E or MidJourney
• Custom head generator
• Object removal tool from backgrounds
• Content writer
• Picture colorizer
• Background remover
• Picture restoration and upscaler
• Art personalizer
• Language translator
• Color scheme generator
• Icon resizer
• Free icons
• File converter

It’s clear that these tools can be extremely helpful for designers, and this is likely just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what the future holds for such tools. Whether this future is positive or if it will become a place you want to work in will be discussed later.

NameLix

NameLix is another great tool for those looking to come up with a relevant brand name for their company, or if you're working on a client project for a new brand. It can also be used to think up a website domain name, a social media account name, and so on.

Simply type in relevant keywords related to the business. For example, if you are launching a clothing brand that sells urban-style clothing, input these keywords. You can then choose the style of names you want—whether real words or made-up ones. Furthermore, you need to add a sentence describing what the business does. While scrolling through the results, you will find some misses and some hits, but there can be some really decent suggestions.

Use this as a starting point and then branch off in your own process. Also, it's wise to ignore the placeholder logos and focus on name suggestions only.

Time-saving Tools

When someone works full-time for themselves, they quickly realize just how important time is. It’s probably your most useful asset. As a designer, I'm always trying to save time, and the next tool can help with that by generating profile pictures with just one click. Simply upload your image and you’re good to go. Although there may be some generically similar backgrounds, it’s a pretty cool feature nonetheless.

MidJourney

Recently, MidJourney had an epic upgrade, and it’s insane what it’s capable of as of January 2023. As a graphic designer, I use it to generate backgrounds for designs, elements for my thumbnails, and to create bases for mock-ups. It saves loads of time. Instead of loading up my camera, creating the perfect shot, changing levels and lighting in Photoshop, I can just type in some prompts into MidJourney.

The Future of AI in Design

Now for my personal thoughts about the design world in 2023 and beyond:

Firstly, some people suggest that MidJourney is art theft. However, I did some research and found that no images are stored or copied with MidJourney. The images available on Google’s image search were used to teach the AI about objects and art styles rather than ripping off works directly.

The evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning is accelerating at lightning speed, and there’s no going back. Instead of being angry and frustrated, it’s probably time to learn how to use these tools to leverage them to make more money and to get where you want to be as a designer.

Take, for example, a guy who used ChatGPT and MidJourney to generate and publish a children's book in just two days. Although the illustrations differ on each page, this is only the beginning of this technology. Think about ways you can use these tools to save time and generate more income.

In Conclusion

I believe that there's always going to be a need for human-made design. Brands willing to hire human designers will likely pay more for unique, crafted designs. The current situation in the world of AI should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat. Learn to see the positives and use these to your advantage.

Want to learn more design techniques that can truly leverage your skills? Click the video on the screen and design your future today. Peace!

Keywords

• AI Tools
• Graphic Design
• ChatGPT
• Hotpot AI
• NameLix
• MidJourney
• Design Tools

FAQ

1. How can ChatGPT be used in graphic design? ChatGPT can generate relevant placeholder text, write design briefs, emails to potential clients, event contracts, and more. It can serve as a baseline and then be expanded upon in your own words.

2. What features does Hotpot AI offer? Hotpot AI includes an art generator, custom head generator, object removal tool, content writer, picture colorizer, background remover, picture restoration and upscaler, art personalizer, language translator, color scheme generator, icon resizer, free icons, and a file converter.

3. How does NameLix help in brand development? NameLix helps users come up with a relevant brand name, website domain name, or social media account name. It generates names based on relevant keywords and a descriptive sentence.

4. What’s the benefit of using MidJourney for designers? MidJourney helps designers generate backgrounds for designs, elements for thumbnails, and bases for mock-ups, saving considerable time that would otherwise be spent on manual processes.

5. Is the use of AI in design considered art theft? According to research, AI tools like MidJourney do not store or copy images but learn various styles to generate new artwork. This learning is done to understand objects and art styles better rather than ripping off existing works.