NANO BANANA (AKA GEMINI 2.5 FLASH IMAGE) JUST KILLED PHOTOSHOP

NANO BANANA (AKA GEMINI 2.5 FLASH IMAGE) JUST KILLED PHOTOSHOP

Graphic designers—meet Nano Banana, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image update that speed-runs product mockups. In this case study I recolor the set (table + chair) and wrap a wine label, delivering a client-ready image in about five minutes. See the prompts, where it beats Photoshop, and when to stick with PS.

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BEYOND YES-BOT: 7 TACTICS TO MAKE CHATGPT CHALLENGE YOUR CREATIVE ASSUMPTIONS
Ai Powered Branding Anthony Wood Ai Powered Branding Anthony Wood

BEYOND YES-BOT: 7 TACTICS TO MAKE CHATGPT CHALLENGE YOUR CREATIVE ASSUMPTIONS

Tired of AI that just nods along? Meet seven bias-busting prompt moves that flip ChatGPT from polite yes-bot to the sharpest creative critic in your studio. We’ll show you how system messages, devil’s-advocate roles and data-driven pushback turn “meh” concepts into neon-bright breakthroughs—plus grab our free Bias-Buster cards to keep the spice flowing.

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MIDJOURNEY ANIMATE IS HERE—AND IT’S KINDA GAME-CHANGING

MIDJOURNEY ANIMATE IS HERE—AND IT’S KINDA GAME-CHANGING

MidJourney just added a wild new feature—Animate—and it changes everything for designers. Now you can bring your AI-generated images to life with smooth motion, cinematic pans, and storytelling baked right into the render. No extra tools, no post-production. Just vibes, vision, and a whole lot of creative potential.

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WHAT THE 2025 STATE OF AI IN DESIGN TELLS US ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE FUTURE

WHAT THE 2025 STATE OF AI IN DESIGN TELLS US ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE FUTURE

AI isn’t just hype — it’s becoming an essential part of the creative process. In this article, we break down exactly how designers are using tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Figma AI at every stage of their workflow. Whether you’re concepting, prototyping, or polishing, there’s a smart way to let AI boost your creativity without compromising your craft. Ready to see how it all fits together?

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IS AI CREATIVE? OR JUST REMIXING THE PAST?
Design Education & Learning Anthony Wood Design Education & Learning Anthony Wood

IS AI CREATIVE? OR JUST REMIXING THE PAST?

Can AI be truly creative—or is it just remixing the past? Backed by fresh academic research and a surreal Midjourney experiment reimagining Monet’s Water Lilies as a space suit, this post explores how AI tools can either amplify or flatten creative expression. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, one thing’s for sure—this is creativity’s next frontier.

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