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Firefly is Expanding Beyond Photoshop
Thank you to all of the new readers who have signed up for this newsletter! My goal is to arm you with information that prepares you and your career as AI continues to infiltrate every industry. If this was forwarded to you, please subscribe to receive each new issue. News at the Intersection of AI and DesignAnother 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. Adobe Illustrator gets its first Firefly AI toolFirefly’s capabilities come to Adobe Illustrator to help designers rapidly experiment with colors.
AI-generated QR codes are pretty incredibleAI-generated QR codes can be used to create unique and visually appealing designs that can be used for a variety of purposes.
IKEA Uses Artificial Intelligence to Transform Call Center Employees into Interior Design AdvisorsIKEA is using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform its call center employees into interior design advisors. The AI system, called “Home Advisor,” helps employees answer customer questions about products and design solutions.
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This week also saw the launch of AfterDesign.me! It’s exciting to get this out into the world. I wrote a few blog posts that might interest you.
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AI is redefining the marketing landscape. Stay ahead with this weekly newsletter on trends & how to prepare your career for an AI future.
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