🎨 AI-Powered Digital Designer Crash Course (25-Part Series)
📘 Section 1: Foundations of Digital Design
- What Is Digital Design and Why AI Is a Game-Changer
- Overview of digital design fields (branding, UX, web, motion).
- Introduction to AI’s role in automation, creativity, and productivity.
- Core Principles of Design: Layout, Color, Typography, and Composition
- Design theory essentials (grids, contrast, hierarchy).
- Understanding File Formats and Design Use Cases
- JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, MP4, GIF, and when to use what.
🤖 Section 2: Getting Started with AI Design Tools
- Top AI Design Tools for Beginners (Free and Paid)
- Canva, Designs.ai, Adobe Firefly, Looka, Khroma, Uizard, etc.
- How to Use Canva with AI to Create Stunning Visuals
- Step-by-step beginner projects (logos, posts, flyers).
- Creating Logos in Minutes with AI Logo Generators
- Tools: Looka, Logo AI, Brandmark — branding made fast.
- Typography Made Easy: AI Tools for Font Pairing and Styling
- Tools: Fontjoy, Khroma, Canva’s font features.
- AI Color Palette Generators and How to Use Them
- Tools: Coolors, Khroma, Adobe Color — plus brand identity tips.
🖼️ Section 3: Practical Design Projects with AI
- How to Design Social Media Graphics for Clients Using AI
- Instagram carousels, TikTok thumbnails, Facebook banners.
- Designing Ad Creatives and Banners Using AI Tools
- Marketing-focused visuals for agencies and freelancers.
- Website Mockups and UI Kits with AI Tools
- Tools: Uizard, Figma AI plugins, Framer.
- Create Pitch Decks and Presentations Using AI Designers
- Tools: Gamma.app, Canva, Tome.
- AI Tools for Business Cards, Flyers & Print Design
- Tools: VistaCreate, Canva Print — working with dimensions.
📽️ Section 4: AI for Motion & Video-Based Design
- Animated Graphics & GIFs: How to Create Them with AI
- Tools: Lumen5, Animaker, Canva animation.
- Creating AI-Powered Video Intros, Outros & Lower Thirds
- Tools: Designs.ai Videomaker, InVideo, Pictory.
- Using AI to Repurpose Content into Video Designs
- Turn blog posts into videos or Instagram stories.
💼 Section 5: Building a Design Business Around AI
- How to Build a Personal Brand as an AI Digital Designer
- Portfolio, niche, style, and credibility.
- Creating an AI-Powered Portfolio Website in One Day
- Use Framer, Webflow + AI content tools like Jasper or Writesonic.
- Where to Find Clients for Your AI Design Services
- Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Contra, social media, LinkedIn.
- Pricing Your AI-Powered Design Services
- Value-based vs. hourly pricing, packaging, recurring offers.
🧠 Section 6: Advanced AI Design Skills & Automation
- Prompt Engineering for AI Image Tools (Midjourney, DALL·E, Leonardo AI)
- How to describe your vision and iterate quickly.
- Using AI to Generate Brand Kits and Style Guides
- Automating brand identity: color, font, logo, voice.
- Designing with ChatGPT: Automate Briefs, Concepts, and Client Pitches
- Let AI help you write proposals, emails, and brainstorm ideas.
- How to Use AI for Fast A/B Testing of Visual Designs
- Generate variations quickly and test what works best.
- Scaling Your Business: Outsourcing, Automation, and Passive Income
- Sell templates, courses, or offer white-label design services.