The 5 Best AI Tools for Designers

Introduction to AI Tools for Creative Process Transformation

In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of AI tools for transforming the creative process and mentions that finding the right tools can be challenging. They promise to share five of the best AI tools they have found.

The Power of AI Tools in Transforming Our Creative Process

• The speaker highlights the power of AI tools in transforming the creative process.

• Finding the right AI tools can be a difficult task.

• The speaker has spent countless hours exploring various AI tools and will share their top five recommendations.

Timestamps and Getting Started

In this section, the speaker explains that timestamps are provided in the video description for easy navigation. They also indicate that they are ready to begin discussing the first tool.

Timestamps and Navigation

• Timestamps are available in the video description for easy navigation to specific sections.

• Viewers can jump directly to any desired section using these timestamps.

Chroma - Creating Color Combinations with AI

This section focuses on Chroma, an AI tool for creating color combinations.

Introduction to Chroma

• Chroma is a tool designed to help users create color combinations for visuals or brand identities.

• It uses AI to learn user preferences and generate personalized palettes.

• Users can search for palettes using specific colors and save their favorite combinations.

Using Chroma - Selecting Favorite Colors

This section provides a step-by-step guide on how to use Chroma, starting with selecting favorite colors.

Selecting Favorite Colors on Chroma

• To start using Chroma, visit chroma.co and click on "Get Started."

• Users are prompted to select their 50 favorite colors, which will be used to train a personalized color generator algorithm.

• It is recommended to choose a variety of different hues and saturations for best results.

• Each selected color appears at the top of the screen, with the remaining number of colors displayed on the right-hand side.

Completing Color Selection on Chroma

This section continues the process of selecting favorite colors on Chroma.

Completing Color Selection

• Users should continue selecting their favorite colors until they have chosen 50 in total.

• The tool provides notes and may prompt users to choose more colors based on specific hue values or saturations.

• Once 50 colors are selected, a window appears asking if the user is satisfied with their selections.

Training the Color Generator Algorithm

This section explains how to train the color generator algorithm on Chroma.

Training the Algorithm

• If satisfied with color selections, users can proceed to train their generator by clicking on "Start Training."

• After successful training, a welcome message appears, introducing Chroma as an infinite scroll of color combinations.

• Different templates can be chosen to view pairings, and a search bar allows for generating specific colors or combinations.

Exploring Features and Search Functionality on Chroma

This section explores additional features and search functionality available on Chroma.

Features and Search Functionality

• The platform offers controls for adjusting color similarity percentages, allowing users to customize diversity in color combinations.

• Results can be reversed by clicking an icon, enabling exploration of alternative options.

• Users can favorite color combinations they like and access detailed information about each color.

• Different sections, such as "Poster" and "Gradient," provide previews of color combinations in various contexts.

• The search bar allows users to type specific colors or keywords for generating relevant combinations.

Pros and Cons of Chroma

This section discusses the pros and cons of using Chroma as an AI tool for creating color combinations.

Pros and Cons

• Chroma is easy to use, with no account creation required.

• Personalized results are provided based on user preferences.

• Users have control over adjusting color similarity percentages for desired outcomes.

• The platform offers various templates and sections for exploring different types of color combinations.

• Some potential cons may include limited accessibility to locally saved data and the need to retrain the algorithm if unsatisfied with results.

Timestamps are provided throughout the transcript to facilitate navigation.

New Section

In this section, the speaker introduces a design tool called Fanjoy that helps generate font combinations easily. The tool uses a 3D map and a formula to select the best font pairings.

Font Combinations with Fanjoy

• With Fanjoy, users can generate perfect font combinations in one click.

• The tool solves the problem of being overwhelmed by the vast variety of fonts available nowadays.

• Users can click on "Generate" to find different font pairings, and adjust the slider for high contrast or similar-looking fonts.

• The tool allows users to lock their preferred fonts and generate new combinations.

• Pros: Easy to use, no account required, free to use.

• Cons: Inability to save favorite combinations, limited font support.

New Section

This section discusses an AI tool called Vectorizer that converts image files into vector files like SVG, EPS, and DXF. Vectorizing images allows for scaling and rotating without losing quality.

Using Vectorizer

• Vectorizer converts files such as PNGs, BMPs, and JPEGs into vector files like SVG, EPS, and DXF.

• Users can upload an image through the website's interface or by dragging and dropping it onto the designated area.

• Customization options include adjusting clip art detail level and cropping unnecessary details from the image.

• Additional editing features allow users to add or delete details/colors from the vectorized image.

• Tips: Limit color usage when using vectorized elements in Canva (recommended maximum of five colors).

• To download vectorized files from Vectorizer, users need to create a paid account with various subscription options.

Timestamps are not provided for every bullet point in this section.

Review of Platform and Editing Tools

The speaker discusses their experience using a platform and its editing tools, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks.

Pros

• The platform offers helpful tutorials for understanding how to use it effectively.

• The editing tools are generally reliable, although occasional errors may occur.

Cons

• Some errors can arise when using the edit features, although this is not a frequent issue.

• The platform is paid, but there is a free option available with limited functionality. However, for regular usage, paying for the platform is recommended as it provides good value.

Introduction to Logo AI

The speaker introduces Logo AI as a tool for creating professional logos and on-brand social media content.

Logo Creation Process

1. Visit the home page of Logo AI.

2. Click on "Let's make a logo" and then "Start".

3. Enter your logo name and optionally add a slogan.

4. Select an industry (recommended) or skip this step.

5. Choose a color scheme that matches your brand or skip if unsure.

6. Select a font style you like.

7. The AI tool will generate logos based on your inputs.

8. If you like a logo, click on the edit button to customize it further in the editor.

9. Preview your logo to see how it would look in real-life situations.

10. Save your creation for future reference or download it by clicking on the buy button (paid).

Pricing

• Prices vary depending on the plan chosen.

• Use code "Roundy" for a 30% discount:

• Basic Plan: $20 instead of $29

• Pro Plan: $41 instead of $59

• Brand Plan: $69 instead of $99

Pros and Cons

• Pros:

• Easy to use platform with the option to save logos.

• "Designer Fix" feature available for paid plans, allowing professional adjustments to the logo.

• Affiliate program for earning money through referrals.

• Cons:

• Paid tool, but considering the lack of design skills and software, it is reasonably priced.

Introduction to Purana

The speaker introduces Purana as a tool for creating designs such as patterns, prints, and social media visuals.

Design Creation Process

1. Visit the home page of Purana.

2. Explore the "Create Graphics" section.

3. Search for simple shapes or select shape collections for pattern ideas.

4. Experiment with different combinations by selecting one or multiple shapes/colors and clicking "Generate New".

5. Upload your own media (up to 8 elements) with transparent backgrounds and choose background colors to create custom designs.

6. Generate new options based on your uploaded elements.

Pros

• Provides inspiration through various pattern combinations and a wide shape collection library.

• Allows users to use their own shapes in creating patterns, prints, and social media visuals.

Conclusion

The speaker concludes by summarizing the pros and cons of Logo AI and Purana.

Logo AI Pros

• Easy-to-use platform with logo-saving option.

• Availability of "Designer Fix" feature for professional adjustments (paid).

• Affiliate program for earning money through referrals.

Logo AI Cons

• Paid tool, but reasonable pricing considering the lack of design skills/software.

Purana Pros

• Provides inspiration through various pattern combinations.

• Allows users to use their own shapes in creating designs.

Timestamps are provided where available in the transcript.

New Section

The speaker discusses issues encountered while using a particular software, including missing features, corrupted files, limitations in customizing visuals, and repetitive patterns.

Missing Features and Corrupted Files

• The speaker expected to see a page with their favored patterns but nothing appeared on the screen. They hope it's just a temporary bug.

• Downloaded files were found to be corrupted and couldn't be used. The speaker hopes this issue is specific to them.

Limitations in Customizing Visuals

• Custom background colors cannot be used when using shapes from the library. Only the provided color palette can be used.

• Changing the color of the background only affects the background itself, not the shapes or elements used in visuals. This limitation could be improved upon.

Repetitive Patterns and Layouts

• Despite uploading different elements and using library elements, similar patterns and layouts were generated repeatedly. This aspect could use improvement as more variety is expected.

Overall Assessment

The speaker mentions several bugs and limitations in the software they are discussing. They do not recommend paying for it until these issues are resolved but suggest using it for inspiration purposes instead.