I wrote this “super prompt” that gets GPT (or Claude/Llama/Gemini) to help me craft a good prompt based on my idea. It considers things like lighting conditions, weather, environment, colour palette, hues, mood, tone, visual theme, artistic style, etc. – all based on a figment of your idea.
QR codes have gone from ugly ducklings to beautiful swans, all thanks to the power of AI. Long criticised for their unappealing look, QR codes are now in the midst of a major comeback, invigorated by the creativity that AI allows. No longer do you need to be a tech whiz to customise your QR codes. With AI, you can easily merge images or even abstract ideas with your QR codes, offering a blend of functionality and aesthetics like never before. In this post, I share some QR codes I’ve jazzed up with AI and guide you through the process of creating your own.
AI art has become increasingly popular, with tools like Midjourney allowing users to create photorealistic images, graphic designs, and more. Despite some quirks, these AI-generated works can be a great source of inspiration for designers. Also, see some images I’ve generated!
Let’s not confuse ‘design-at-ideation’ with ‘design-at-execution’.
If I had to pick just one designer whose work I really envy—it has to be Aaron Draplin. His use of solid colours and thick lines make his work distinct and unique. Whenever you look at his work you can’t but just drool over how visually stunning they look.
My friend Indika shared some old school logos from Sri Lanka, and it made me wonder—is there anyone else collecting and documenting these artifacts? Will they be lost to history and forgotten?
