
Discover how artificial intelligence transforms graphic and web design by automating tasks, generating design elements, and optimizing user experiences through hands-on, project-based learning.
Explore the evolution of artificial intelligence in design, from 1960s foundations and CAD automation to expert systems, computational and generative design, and AI-driven tools shaping modern design.
The current dominance of artificial intelligence in graphic design rests on cloud-based platforms that automate tasks, generate ideas, and boost productivity with tools for logo design, image creation, and typography.
Explore how design platforms evolve graphic design workflows by automating repetitive tasks such as resizing images, color palettes, and font selection, freeing designers to generate ideas and work more efficiently.
Discover how AI reshapes graphic and web design by automating tasks and generating palettes, layouts, and personalized user experiences. The lecture highlights tools and future trends driving creativity and efficiency.
Explore AI-powered design tools such as Adobe Firefly, DALL-E, Midjourney, and Chroma, and learn how to integrate them with Figma to enhance graphic design workflows.
Explore DALL-E technology, especially DALL-E 3, alongside ChatGPT plus, browsing, and plugins to generate images and packaging designs for graphic design, noting Midjourney comparisons.
Explore how to use Midjourney via Discord and generate images with imagine prompts. Understand subscription options and trial limits, and discover AI tools for logos and UI design.
Explore how the updated DALL-E works with GPT to convert a UI image into code, upload any image or UI design, and use explorer tools for data analysis.
Master ai-powered design in figma by using plugins to auto generate text, layouts, and code for web and apps, and explore templates and ai plugins like Locofy.
Master Figma basics and plan options, including starter plan with three files and pages, compare browser-based design with Adobe XD, and practice creating shapes, colors, text, and styles across pages.
Explore the Figma desktop app’s advanced features, from creating and organizing frames with the movement scale tool to importing images or videos, adding shapes, and collaborating via comments.
Install the Figma desktop app on Windows, log in with Google, and explore feature parity with the browser; prepare for AI tool integration and plugins in upcoming lectures.
Integrate ai into figma with plugins and builder io to generate ui elements via prompts using an OpenAI key, and design a Spotify-inspired home page and login forms.
Explore the anatomy of high-converting landing pages, mastering headlines, visuals, persuasive copy, calls to action, social proof, trust signals, personalization, analytics, and continuous optimization to maximize conversions.
Explore advanced Figma plugins for image and design enhancement, including builder IO, background image generator, vector and story set generators; import templates, export assets, and refine layouts with AI tools.
Explore typography and color in templates by testing fonts with Type Scales and Font Preview, adjusting color palettes and tones, and using color machine for gradients.
Elevate design with icons and images in Figma using Story Set and Unsplash; place and resize images, send to back, and use icons eight or Material Symbols for cohesive visuals.
Explore how logos blend science and art to be memorable, using Figma and AI-powered plugins; discover color psychology, typography, proportion including the golden ratio, symbolism, and timeless design.
Explore creating memorable logos with AI tools like Dall-E and ChatGPT, design a Pizza Kid logo for families, import to Figma, and remove backgrounds with a plugin.
Create presentations in Figma with templates and ratios, preview or build manually, and add animations; apply audience, simplicity, visual hierarchy, storytelling, typography, and color for clear slides.
Create animated, multi-slide presentations in Figma by using plugins to add animations, importing Unsplash images, and linking slides with prototype flows and transitions, then preview.
Explore advanced ai tools for PowerPoint presentations, from Microsoft Copilot in premium to Tom and Gamma, using templates, prompts, and Figma integration to generate polished slides efficiently.
Master interactive transitions in Figma by adding smart animate and previewing multi-screen flows. Explore tools like jitter, Lottie Files, and SVG motion, and note paid plugins and pro accounts.
Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Dall-E provide design suggestions in Figma, while human input remains essential for practical font choices, color palettes, and final production.
Discover Locofy, a plugin that converts Figma designs into JavaScript code using dev mode, with React and Next.js options and a Sync Builder.
Explore the Locofy project workflow: import a 2024 Figma template, sync frames to a React with Tailwind build, export to VS Code, and adjust responsive hover effects.
Explore advanced techniques for coding with ChatGPT, from generating HTML and CSS forms to integrating images and logos, using free and paid versions, and debugging a responsive user interface.
Address bias in ai design tools by examining biased training data and design choices that perpetuate stereotypes, discrimination, and accessibility issues, and promote inclusive design.
Collaborate in an ai-enhanced figma environment by using ai tools and plugins to duplicate templates, design, and generate code, while sharing screens and designs via browser and desktop apps.
Navigate intellectual property and copyright for AI-generated designs, with tools like Midjourney and Dall-E, review terms of use, logos, plugins in Figma, and licensing thresholds for firms.
Craft a comprehensive branding page with AI integration, using Builder.io to generate responsive code and UI templates in Figma, then customize navigation and design elements.
Leverage peer reviews in Figma to gather actionable feedback, identify issues early, share files in real time, and iterate toward user-centered designs.
Learn to manage final project submissions with a robust feedback loop, address client and team comments in the project file, and share securely with permissions.
Explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and graphic design, mastering AI workflow integration in Figma, from installation to logo and landing page design, with ethics and best practices.
In the rapidly evolving world of graphic design, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a game changer. Our course, 'AI-Based Graphic Design: Mastering Figma and Emerging Technologies', is meticulously designed to navigate this new terrain. Spanning eight comprehensive sections, this course offers an in-depth exploration of AI's influence on graphic design, focusing on advanced software such as DALL-E and MidJourney, as well as the robust capabilities of Figma.
Section 1 lays the foundation, delving into the history and current trends of AI in graphic design. It predicts the future role of AI, setting the stage for practical applications. In Section 2, students will gain hands-on experience with AI design tools, including a detailed analysis of DALL-E and MidJourney, and mastering Figma’s advanced features. This section emphasizes the seamless integration of AI into design workflows.
Sections 3 and 4 focus on specific design tasks: creating AI-enhanced landing pages and crafting memorable logos using AI and Figma. These sections blend theoretical understanding with practical skills, ensuring students can effectively apply AI recommendations in their designs.
In Section 5, the focus shifts to designing PowerPoint imagery, leveraging AI tools for enhanced presentation design. Following this, Section 6 introduces advanced design techniques where Figma meets AI, including animation and predictive design.
Section 7 is crucial, addressing the ethical dimensions and best practices in AI design. This includes understanding AI biases and navigating the intellectual property challenges posed by AI-generated designs.
The course culminates in a final project (Section 8), where students merge their AI and Figma skills to create a comprehensive branding page, followed by peer reviews and reflections.
This course is not just about learning tools; it's about embracing a new design ethos where AI and human creativity coalesce to redefine the graphic design landscape. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a newcomer, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the AI-augmented world of graphic design.