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# After Design

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- [How I Made This Site (it was AI)](https://afterdesign.me/how-i-made-this-site/) - It was AI! Generative AI helped me create this site in record time. From images, to copy, to CSS, AI saved me a ton of time.
- [How are agencies using genAI?](https://afterdesign.me/how-are-agencies-using-genai/) - In this issue:How are agencies using genAI?AI ideation creation engine announcedStrategies for an accelerating future27 stats on an AI futureContent marketing newsletter recommendationBest book covers of Feb 2023 CircleBoom recently released a comprehensive look at agencies using AI. The report interviewed dozens of agency leaders to understand how they are using generative AI in their work.Many are
- [Do you let your genAI tools lead you to unexpected places?](https://afterdesign.me/do-you-let-your-genai-tools-lead-you-to-unexpected-places/) - In this issue:New MIT study reveals designers work better with AIAdobe lets you chat with AcrobatWriters will become editorsGoogle pauses image creation in Gemini (whoops)I was able to bring something full circle Researchers at MIT, Harvard, and Toyota (really?) published a paper focused on designers testing out a new generative AI tool named DesignAID. Much
- [Here's why design is crucial](https://afterdesign.me/heres-why-design-is-crucial/) - In this issue:AI isn’t enough, you also need designOpenAI announces text-to-video toolAI threatens white-collar jobsYou have to spend the time to learn AIStudy: AI can be a great co-creator Have you ever read an article and feel like it was written just for you? That’s how I felt when I read Richie Etwaru’s recent Forbes
- [17% Fewer Design Job Postings Since Image-Generation AI Tools Released](https://afterdesign.me/17-fewer-design-job-postings-since-image-generation-ai-tools-released/) - New research is reporting that job labor market sites, like Upwork, have seen fewer postings in automation-prone jobs. And this is just the beginning.
- [2024: The Return of Print!](https://afterdesign.me/2024-the-return-of-print/) - My word for 2024: Analog.After a year figuring out generative AI, we’re going to see those practices put into use in 2024. Some of it will be impressive. Most of it will not.Even though the image generators will get better, much of what we’ll see will be generic and boring by the end of the
- [Completing the AI Puzzle: AIs Working Together to Conquer Design](https://afterdesign.me/completing-the-ai-puzzle-ais-working-together-to-conquer-design/) - COLE can produce images with distinct editable blocks for texts and objects, allowing users to modify elements within the COLE framework itself.
- [2023 Design Tools Survey – AI's Impact](https://afterdesign.me/2023-design-tools-survey-ais-impact/) - Let’s look at the results from a recent UX Tools survey. This is the first year AI questions were included. Some numbers were surprising. Some were worrisome (how’s that for a teaser?)
- [Even Adobe Employees Can See the Impact of AI on Designers and Creatives](https://afterdesign.me/even-adobe-employees-can-see-the-impact-of-ai-on-designers-and-creatives/) - Is Adobe cannibalizing its core customers to boost stock prices? Some employees are worried this.
- [Adobe vs. GenAI: The Battle for the Future of Design](https://afterdesign.me/adobe-vs-genai-the-battle-for-the-future-of-design/) - If you’ve been watching TV lately, you might have noticed Adobe Photoshop is back in the advertising game. Yes, the brand that has become synonymous with image manipulation is reminding us all of its capabilities. But why now? Adobe is acutely aware of the seismic shifts happening in the design world. Generative AI technologies are
- [It's only been a year since ChatGPT launched?!?](https://afterdesign.me/its-only-been-a-year-since-chatgpt-launched/) - I watched an interesting video on Threads earlier this week from designer and YouTuber, Fuller Moehagen. In the video, he gives his thoughts on a recent Fortune article that talked about AI’s impact on graphic design.Fuller says you don’t have to be “team AI is bad” or “team AI is good.” It’s simply happening.At this point, AI is
- [AI is Full of Opportunities for Designers! Here are a Few](https://afterdesign.me/ai-is-full-of-opportunities-for-designers-here-are-a-few/) - The growth of AI technologies like ChatGPT has led to a surge in demand for AI-related skills across various industries. This demand is evident in the 21-fold increase in job postings on LinkedIn mentioning GPT or ChatGPT since last year. The roles in this burgeoning field are diverse, ranging from software developers to machine learning engineers,
- [It Feels Late, But it's Not](https://afterdesign.me/it-feels-late-but-its-not/) - The more things change, the more they stay the same, especially when it comes to tech revolutions. Massive shifts like AI are nothing we haven’t seen in the past. Think about the telegraph or the assembly line – these weren’t just inventions, they were game-changers that totally reshaped how we work and live. It’s like
- [So Many AI Tools. Which One Should I Use?](https://afterdesign.me/so-many-ai-tools-which-one-should-i-use/) - Last second edit: Google just announced Gemini, its answer to ChatGPT. Go check it out!​Still trying to figure out where to start with AI image generators? You’re not alone.Marketing strategists Frank and Marci recently conducted an experiment pitting DALL-E 3, Firefly 2, and Midjourney 5.2 against each other. The survey, which I had the opportunity to participate in
- [Master Mold is Here: Robots Making Robots](https://afterdesign.me/master-mold-is-here-robots-making-robots/) - What happens when robots start making robots? We’re about to find out.This past week, OpenAI introduced the ability to create GPTs with ChatGPT.You’ll be able to create your own GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) just by asking ChatGPT a few questions. Now you can customize it with your own information and knowledge. You could have multiple GPTs
- [Biden Admin Issues Executive Order on AI. Now What?](https://afterdesign.me/biden-admin-issues-executive-order-on-ai-now-what/) - President Biden just released a major executive order on AI, and it’s a game-changer, especially for us in the marketing world. This is all about steering AI’s development and keeping an eye on it in the US. It includes new rules to keep consumers safe and make AI companies focus on safety.The government’s getting its
- [Have you named your AI chatbot?](https://afterdesign.me/have-you-named-your-ai-chatbot/) - I was at the B2B Forum this year, and let me tell you, Ann Handley’s Barbie-inspired presentation was a hit. But then generative AI took center stage, and the room’s vibe started to shift. We had Andrew Davis introduce his digital twin, named Drewdini, and showed us how humanizing your AI creates better results because you’re having
- [Generative AI for Everyone (and Everything)!](https://afterdesign.me/generative-ai-for-everyone-and-everything/) - Welcome to all of the new readers! Whether you came in from Threads or the Creator For All Trades newsletter, welcome! Please let me know how I can help. You can view an archive of past issues here. It was a wild week in AI and design. The biggest news probably came out of Adobe MAX.Adobe Firefly, the company’s generative
- [Job Mobility is Job Stability](https://afterdesign.me/job-mobility-is-job-stability/) - Gone are the days when mastering a single skill set and sticking to it for life guaranteed a secure career. In the design industry, this change is particularly evident. The traditional notion of job stability—climbing the corporate ladder within a single organization—has been replaced by job mobility. Recent surveys show Millennials and Gen-Z are hopping jobs far
- [Study: AI is developing creative abilities exceeding human capabilities](https://afterdesign.me/study-ai-is-developing-creative-abilities-exceeding-human-capabilities/) - A recent article from Neuroscience News discusses a study that found Artificial Intelligence, specifically GPT-4, to be on par with the top 1% of human thinkers in terms of creativity. The study used the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, a widely recognized tool for assessing creativity, and found that ChatGPT excelled in fluency and originality. Dr. Erik
- [Will AI replace the need for websites?](https://afterdesign.me/will-ai-replace-the-need-for-websites/) - I was part of a fascinating round table yesterday with Andy Crestodina. Of course, it’s impossible to have a conversation with marketers without talking about AI. As we were talking about the differences between search engines and ChatGPT, SEO and SGE, Frank Prendergast asked an amazing question: does this mean we’ll see the end of the website?We all
- [The best genAI image generator is about to break free of its Discord jail](https://afterdesign.me/the-best-genai-image-generator-is-about-to-break-free-of-its-discord-jail/) - $200,000,000 annual revenue14,800,000 users40 employees$0 from investorsThese are the current Midjourney stats.And it hasn’t hit web browsers yet!​How many people do you know that use Discord? Not many, right? According to Influencer Marketing Hub, Discord has just under 200m monthly active users globally. The average age of a Discord user is 16. They are predominantly younger due
- [Balancing Act: The Pros and Cons of AI in Our Professional Lives](https://afterdesign.me/balancing-act-the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-in-our-professional-lives/) - In a recent interview with CNBC, Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, explores the seismic shifts that artificial intelligence could bring to the job market, particularly affecting middle-class workers.Reich predicts that AI will introduce a “spot auction market” for labor, a real-time bidding system where the price for labor is determined by immediate supply and demand.
- [Graphic designers, do you have your escape plan?](https://afterdesign.me/graphic-designers-do-you-have-your-escape-plan-in-place/) - Some companies value design. And other companies don’t. We’ve discussed how to show the value of design in previous issues.This week I dig into why it’s important to find a company that values design. More important than that, I explore ways to discover which companies value what you have to offer.I’d love for you to read
- [AI will eliminate 83M jobs over the next five years! 🤯](https://afterdesign.me/ai-will-eliminate-83m-jobs-over-the-next-five-years-🤯/) - For those of us of a certain age, we remember life before the Internet. It may be hard to remember, but the actual integration of the web into our every day lives took a while to complete. I got my first school email address in 1995, even though I was using an internal messaging system
- [The AI revolution is about to crash into the global economy](https://afterdesign.me/the-ai-revolution-is-about-to-crash-into-the-global-economy/) - Business Insider recently released an article that sounds like it could have appeared on the After Design blog. It talks about the impact that AI will have on jobs. I summarized it in today’s blog post. News at the Intersection of AI and Design Generative AI use Will Continue Its Climb Across All Age GroupsMore than
- [Are you using metrics to show your value?](https://afterdesign.me/are-you-using-metrics-to-show-your-value/) - Hi all!I’m on a city-sized ship floating around the North Pacific right now. So instead of new news, I’ll share a new article and some other recent articles you may have missed. Newish Resources for you Adobe employees are worried that the software behemoth is introducing AI tools that will cost graphic designers their careers.
- [Who will be the first to create God? (yikes)](https://afterdesign.me/who-will-be-the-first-to-create-god-yikes/) - Happy August (yeah, it’s August already). As many of us wind down our summer and we start to get distracted by football – both kinds – there is still plenty going on in the world of AI and design.It sounds like MAICON was a huge success (more below), and it was well timed with the release of
- [Gartner Predictions for AI and Jobs (it's a mixed bag)](https://afterdesign.me/gartner-predictions-for-ai-and-jobs-its-a-mixed-bag/) - Industry analyst Gartner released some recent recearch on how AI will impact jobs.The TLDR version is that Gartner expects AI’s job impact to be net neutral by 2026.By 2036 Gartner expects there to be 500,000 new human jobs due to AI.While this sounds good, it may not apply to your job.Around 1900, 40% of the
- [The New Normal? Settling for AI's "Good Enough" in the Workplace 😒](https://afterdesign.me/the-new-normal-settling-for-ais-good-enough-in-the-workplace-😒/) - There is a popular meme making its way around the Internet where a designer dismisses the idea of losing their job to AI because it means clients would have to be able know what they want and then articulate it.I thought the same thing at first. I’ve spent decades doing revisions on projects because I
- [I've Seen This Movie Before – Why AI is Reminiscent of the Digital Design Revolution](https://afterdesign.me/ive-seen-this-movie-before-why-ai-is-reminiscent-of-the-digital-design-revolution/) - This week saw the release of the “next big thing” with social networks. But there are people far more qualified than me (like Jay Clouse) to write about this, so check them out.​This week I wanted to dig into why I’m actively talking about the impact AI will have on designers. It’s because I’ve seen this
- [Firefly is Expanding Beyond Photoshop](https://afterdesign.me/firefly-is-expanding-beyond-photoshop/) - Another week and another slew of AI/Design announcements. One of the most significant announcements is the expansion of Adobe Firefly into Adobe Illustrator. This leads me to believe that we’re going to see Firefly integrated into more applications and at deeper levels. This is just the beginning.
- [Designing in the AI Era: Change is Coming Sooner than Expected](https://afterdesign.me/designing-in-the-ai-era-change-is-coming-sooner-than-expected/) - People don’t like change. And people really don’t like hearing that change is coming for them against their will.​This past weekend I posted on LinkedIn about how even Google results are torn on whether AI will replace graphic designers, and it led to a lot of conversation. Take a minute to read the post and let me
- [AI and Designers – A More Optimistic Outlook?](https://afterdesign.me/ai-and-designers-a-more-optimistic-outlook/) - Everyone feels like they’re really behind when it comes to AI. But the fact that you’re reading content like this, and potentially exploring how it works, means you’re ahead of most people.This week, the AI news seems a bit more optimistic. People are finding ways to work with AI rather than try to battle it.
- [Welcome to Life After Design!](https://afterdesign.me/welcome-to-life-after-design/) - Welcome!After Design is the new newsletter for the graphic design community on the cusp of the AI revolution. In a world where generative AI tools pose an increasing threat to the livelihood of designers, After Design steps in to demystify this transition, offering in-depth insights, actionable advice, and compelling case studies to empower its readers. With
- [Is My Graphic Design Career Threatened by Generative AI?](https://afterdesign.me/is-my-graphic-design-career-threatened-by-generative-ai/) - It's a complex issue, worth discussing not in fear but with an attitude of preparedness and adaptation.
- [Survey Results: Generative AI and Graphic Design](https://afterdesign.me/survey-results-generative-ai-and-graphic-design/) - Survey results from a recent LinkedIn poll focused on the impact of generative AI on graphic designers' careers.
- [Is AI Going to Take My Graphic Design Job?](https://afterdesign.me/is-ai-going-to-take-my-graphic-design-job/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably transforming the business landscape. Across all sectors, AI is being lauded for its potential to revolutionize how we work, live, and interact. However, this high-tech titan brings with it a wave of uncertainty.
- [Empowering Transformation: Developing AI Literacy for Graphic Designers](https://afterdesign.me/empowering-transformation-developing-ai-literacy-for-graphic-designers/) - AI in Graphic Design – A Brave New World The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on various industries is undeniable. ChatGPT has been the fastest-growing app in history. In the realm of graphic design, the impact of AI, specifically Generative AI, is becoming increasingly evident. As designers, it's crucial to understand this Empowering Transformation: Developing AI Literacy for Graphic Designers
- [Designers are in Denial When it Comes to AI](https://afterdesign.me/designers-are-in-denial-when-it-comes-to-ai/) - AI is Your Competitor. Designers who believe they can simply hibernate through the AI winter, popping their heads back out when everything returns to a comforting, familiar landscape of pencils and palettes, are setting themselves up for a rude awakening.
- [Report: AI Will Reach Human-Level Performance Much Earlier Than Originally Projected](https://afterdesign.me/report-ai-will-reach-human-level-performance-much-earlier-than-originally-projected/) - Generative AI is evolving faster than anyone predicted. A new McKinsey report outlines how much earlier generative AI will reach human-level performance levels.
- [Are You Providing Unique Value?](https://afterdesign.me/are-you-providing-unique-value/) - Google can't decide if AI will replace graphic designers. But many people on LinkedIn had many opinions on the topic.
- [The AI Revolution in Graphic Design: A Deja Vu of the Digital Shift](https://afterdesign.me/the-ai-revolution-in-graphic-design-a-deja-vu-of-the-digital-shift/) - I was studying graphic design in school when we moved from setting type by hand to starting to use apps like Photoshop and Quark XPress. It was an interesting time with some people fighting against the coming digital revolution. We're seeing similar resistance with AI.
- [When 'Meh' Meets Machines: Unpacking the 'Good Enough' Culture in the Era of Generative AI](https://afterdesign.me/when-meh-meets-machines-unpacking-the-good-enough-culture-in-the-era-of-generative-ai/) - Employers and clients demand the absolute best design work ... unless they're the ones doing the work. Or they can save a few bucks. For many companies, "good enough" will be enough.
- [Gartner: Generative AI's Impact on Jobs](https://afterdesign.me/gartner-generative-ais-impact-on-jobs/) - The question isn't whether we'll be affected - we already are. The real question is how we respond. We need to adapt, learn, and grow in the face of these changes.
- [The Business Case for Graphic Design: Unveiling the Statistics Behind Success](https://afterdesign.me/the-business-case-for-graphic-design-unveiling-the-statistics-behind-success/) - As more scrutiny is applied to graphic design, here are some stats that execs might understand to see the value you provide.
- [Navigating the Hype Cycle: The Rise of Generative AI and Its Impact on the Future of Work](https://afterdesign.me/navigating-the-hype-cycle-the-rise-of-generative-ai-and-its-impact-on-the-future-of-work/) - Gartner has released the 2023 version of the Artificial Intelligence Hype Cycle. The fact that you're hearing about generative AI all of the time is true because it is currently at the Peak of Inflated Expectations.
- [The Future of Graphic Design: A Tidal Wave of Change](https://afterdesign.me/the-future-of-graphic-design-a-tidal-wave-of-change/) - The rise of AI is poised to reshape the global economy and disrupt traditional design roles. Designers need to embrace change, invest in continuous learning, explore new opportunities, and collaborate with AI to adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape.
- [AI's Impact on Knowledge Work](https://afterdesign.me/ais-impact-on-knowledge-work/) - AI is great and it's letting us do so many new, semi-creative things! But at what cost? A recent Business Insider article breaks down the actual impact AI will have on jobs, how bad it will be, and how ill-prepared we are to help those who will lose their jobs due to AI.
- [Designers Need to Find Companies That Value Design](https://afterdesign.me/designers-need-to-find-companies-that-value-design/) - Most companies have designers in one form or another. But we all know that not every company understands the value design can add to a company.
- [Graphic Designers: Do You Have Your Escape Plan?](https://afterdesign.me/graphic-designers-do-you-have-your-escape-plan/) - Are you planning for your future? It's coming whether you're ready or not. Report after report says that many design jobs will be eliminated due to AI.
- [The Evolution of Animation: A Tale of Pencils and Pixels](https://afterdesign.me/the-evolution-of-animation-a-tale-of-pencils-and-pixels/) - Why did animation studios move away from 2D animation? It's cheaper and faster to produce CGI movies. By abandoning the focus on hand-drawn cels, the studios could put more effort into the stories. And the movies ended up being more profitable.

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- [After Design – Helping Designers Adapt to an AI Future](https://afterdesign.me/) - Graphic Designers' careers are being threatened by AI. I want to help you take control of your career and turn your existing design skills into new opportunities.
- [About Jim](https://afterdesign.me/about-jim/) - I want to help you prepare for the AI train that is headed straight toward your career. I started studying graphic design in the mid-’90s. We’re facing the same type of seismic shift in 2023.
- [Subscribe](https://afterdesign.me/subscribe/) - Stay Ahead of the Curve Subscribe to the Newsletter. After Design is a weekly newsletter curated to help you navigate the changing landscape of graphic design. Stay Ahead of the Curve Subscribe to the Newsletter Design careers are being threatened by generative AI. This newsletter will help you be prepared. After Design is a weekly newsletter curated to help you navigate the changing landscape of design. Every week you’ll receive: Insightful updates on the latest in generative AI. Trend forecasts in
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- [How to Pivot Your Career Graphic Design to Content Marketing](https://afterdesign.me/career-pivot-graphic-design-to-content-marketing/) - Evolve Your Design Career: Content Marketing Mastery This is an innovative course tailored especially for graphic designers looking to pivot their careers toward content marketing.
- [How to Pivot Your Career Graphic Design to Marketing Strategy](https://afterdesign.me/career-pivot-graphic-design-to-marketing-strategy/) - Reinvent Your Design Career: Marketing Strategy 101 This is a transformative course curated specifically for graphic designers seeking to pivot their careers toward marketing strategy. This comprehensive class equips you with the fundamental principles of marketing, along with the skills to synthesize design thinking into marketing strategies.
- [What's After Design](https://afterdesign.me/whats-after-design/) - Your graphic design career is being threatened. I don’t want to sound alarmist, but you know a seismic shift is coming because of generative AI. Prepare yourself.
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