Incorporating Artifical Intelligence into Your Daily Design Process

The design world is evolving—and fast. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to weave its way into nearly every industry, designers are discovering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and deliver impactful results. But AI isn't here to replace you—it's here to empower you.

At Olo, we believe in working smarter, not harder. So here’s how you can start incorporating AI into your everyday design process—without compromising your creative vision.

1. Speed Up the Brainstorming Phase

Coming up with fresh ideas on a tight deadline? AI (artificial intelligence) tools like ChatGPT or Notion AI can help you generate moodboard themes, content prompts, or even brand storylines in seconds. They’re not a substitute for your taste or talent—but they dohelp kickstart creativity when you’re feeling stuck.

Pro tip: Use AI as a “thinking partner”— feed it your brief and let it bounce ideas back at you. You might be surprised by what sparks.

2. Automate the Boring Stuff

Repetitive tasks like resizing assets, renaming files, or generating colour palettes can eat into your creative time. Platforms like Adobe Firefly, Canva’s Magic Resize, or Figma plugins powered by AI can automate these tasks, giving you more space to focus on what matters—designing.

3. Enhance Visual Exploration

AI image generators (like Midjourney or DALL·E) are powerful tools for quick visual exploration. Whether you’re mocking up a product concept or experimenting with design styles, AI can help you test ideas faster than ever. Just remember: always apply your own critical eye to what it produces.

AI can inspire you—but you are the editor.

4. Improve Accessibility and User Experience

Tools like Stark and Adobe Sensei use AI to identify design flaws related to contrast, readability, and layout. With just a few clicks, you can optimise your designs to be more inclusive—without needing to double-check every pixel manually.

5. Write Smarter, Not Longer

Need microcopy, CTAs, or placeholder text? AI copywriters can help you test tone, structure, and clarity. Tools like Jasper or Copy.ai are especially useful for content-heavy projects like landing pages or social media carousels. You stay in control of the brand voice—AI just helps you get there faster.

Final Thoughts

Incorporating AI into your design process doesn’t mean handing over the reins. It means using the right tools at the right time to enhance what you already do best: solve problems creatively. Think of AI as your creative co-pilot—here to help you push boundaries, stay efficient, and bring your ideas to life.

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