Choosing the Right AI Graphic Design Assistant

If you're into illustration, I'd recommend looking into DALL·E or Midjourney. They generate some wild images from prompts and can totally spark new design ideas.

I’ve been using Canva's new AI tools lately. It’s super user-friendly and way less intimidating for beginners than some of the heavy-duty software.

Just a heads up, some AI tools require a subscription or have limited free versions, so keep that in mind before jumping in.

Procreate has some AI brushes and features now, great for digital artists who wanna blend AI with hand drawing.

You can also check ai-u.com for new or trending tools. It's helped me discover some lesser-known AI design helpers that are surprisingly powerful.

I tried some AI logo generators but they often look generic. You gotta customize a bunch after or else it feels kinda meh.

Been messing around with Figma's AI plugins. They don't replace creativity but help auto-generate layouts and stuff which speeds things up.

I've heard AI can sometimes limit creativity if you rely too much on presets. How do y’all balance that?

Does anyone here use AI for creating brand identities? Would love to know your approach!

Another tool that caught my eye is RunwayML. It's got some AI video and image editing capabilities and feels pretty futuristic.

I've tried a few and honestly Adobe's AI features are pretty solid. They integrate well with their usual software, so not much of a learning curve if you already use Photoshop or Illustrator.

Honestly, the best tool depends on what you wanna do. For simple graphics, Canva's AI hits the spot. For complex designs, Adobe or specialized AI might be better.