In the fast-paced world of design, staying ahead of the curve is a must. One powerful way to achieve this is by implementing the use of AI, aka: “artificial intelligence.” Gone are the days when AI was seen only as a novelty, used for writing love poems. Today, it’s a powerful tool that can transform your business. From automating repetitive tasks to generating fresh ideas, AI is changing the way designers work. If you are hesitant about this change, I want to remind you that change isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, AI can be so helpful and powerful, that it saves you time and money.

In this episode, we dive into how AI can shake things up in your design business. We talk about embracing change and innovation, maximizing efficiency, and why exploration and learning are essential practices when it comes to integrating AI into your workflow.

EMBRACING CHANGE AND INNOVATION

Embracing change is key to staying relevant. AI presents a unique opportunity for designers to innovate, by giving them back time, so they can focus on their most creative tasks. AI can help you amplify your creativity. It’s not about replacing your ideas, but supercharging them!

Innovation doesn’t stop at generating ideas or creating designs. When you adopt new AI tools, you can streamline your entire design process. Whether it’s through AI-driven design renderings, email newsletter creation, or writing website copy, the innovation potential is beyond what you can fathom. It’s time to embrace these changes, so you aren’t left behind while the rest of the industry is moving forward.

EFFICIENCY AND TIME MANAGEMENT

Time is a precious resource, and thankfully, AI can improve time management and productivity. It’s almost like an assistant you have always wished you could find. It automates repetitive tasks like project management, so you have more time to focus on other aspects of your work.

Imagine having more time to explore new concepts or fine-tune your current projects! That’s the power of AI. It’s not about working harder, it’s about working smarter and getting more done in less time.


EXPLORATION AND LEARNING

Integrating AI into your design practice should be a fun, exploration. Allowing yourself to experiment and “play” with new tools can lead to improvements. You need to approach this with a mindset of curiosity and fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your capabilities.

Don’t rely solely on formal training, to start using this technology. I believe the best way to approach AI, is with hands-on experience. Dive in, play around, and see what works best for you and your business. It’s all about embracing the journey of discovery and using AI to enhance your design skills.

TAKE A CHANCE ON AI - IT JUST MAY SURPRISE YOU

By embracing change and innovation, optimizing your efficiency, and staying curious through exploration and learning, you can harness the full potential of AI in your business.

If you are ready to save time and money, then embrace the change, explore the possibilities, and let AI become a tool to help you achieve greater success.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (2:15) Why you should use AI in your marketing tasks

• (5:20) 7 marketing tasks you can outsource to AI

• (10:50) Benefits to using Chat GPT in your marketing

• (17:30) Website copy and the specific pages you need on your site

• (24:20) The mindset you need to have when approaching AI

• (26:50) A list of different AI tools you can use as a designer

• (36:15) Why I don’t like chatbots

• (39:40) Whether you should be trained how to use AI

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