Applications of AI

AI Design Tools to Use in 2024

These are some of the top AI products revolutionizing creative industries

July 8, 2024

It is undeniable that over the past years Artificial Intelligence has had a major influence in creative industries, and activities such as graphic design and video editing have become easier, faster and more efficient. Here is a brief review of the most useful AI tools that improve creativity and efficiency for work and entertainment for anyone.

1. Adobe Sensei

Adobe Sensei is an umbrella for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies employed on Adobe Creative Cloud platform. But in the context of creative work, it can reduce repetitive tasks, improve the quality of images and videos, and offer valuable recommendations that enable artists to work with more efficiency. Starting from application of facial recognition for the identification of photos in Lightroom application, and up to the content-aware feature in Photoshop, Adobe Sensei is a valuable assistant for artists.

Source: Adobe. “Adobe Sensei.” Adobe, 2023, www.adobe.com/sensei.html.

2. Canva

One example of the use of an AI-enabled design tool that was designed to be easily understandable is Canva. It has an AI to provide design suggestions while the magic resize enables people to make high-quality graphics without effort. Canva is a go-to option for people who need as many templates as possible and don’t know where to start and for those who are experts in graphic design.

Source: Canva. “About Us.” Canva, 2023, www.canva.com/about-us 

3. Runway ML

Runway ML is a structure specifically used by artists and designers, which allow for immediate controlling of enhancing effects in videos. Boasting the functionalities such as background removal or style transfer, Runway ML brings powerful and prototypically engaging video editing tools to the everyday users, empowering them to gain the experience of working with the cutting-edge AI solutions rapidly.

Source: Runway ML. “Runway ML.” Runway, 2023, www.runwayml.com.

4. Fotor

Another similar to Fotor application is AI photo editor that provides a set of tools with one-click improver, AI portrait fine art, remover in the backdrop, and more. It is easy to use despite the developers’ anti bloatware stance and its versatility makes it beloved among newbies and experts.

Source: Fotor. “Features.” Fotor, 2023, www.fotor.com/features.html 

5. Pikazo

Pikazo is an AI combined tool that paints pictures by employing neural networks based on the given photographs. It has features where the users can select preferred art styles to make complex and visually appealing revelances come up, making it particularly suitable for artists who wish to incorporate AI-generated novelty.

Source: Pikazo. “Pikazo – Turn Photos into Art.” Pikazo, 2023, www.pikazoapp.com.

6. Animoto

Animoto incorporates an artificial intelligence app, which assists users to design outstanding videos on the go. It offers features such as an advanced artificial intelligence-powered storyboard generation and even completely automated video editing to let anyone create valuable videos for social media marketing, personal or family event videography and much more.

Source: Animoto. “How It Works.” Animoto, 2023, www.animoto.com/how-it-works 

7. DeepArt

DeepArt uses an artificial intelligence system that is capable of recreating images and videos in artistic styles that are similar to popular art works. This tool is more known among digital artists and active SMM-players who are looking for some extra flair to their shots.

Source: DeepArt. “About.” DeepArt, 2023, www.deepart.io/about 

8. Lumen5

Lumen5 is an application intelligence video advertising tool that can turn blog posts and articles into video content. Because of its artificial intelligence, storyboard and media options, when converting written pieces into videos, it is easier for content creators to streamline the process.

Source: Lumen5. “About Lumen5.” Lumen5, 2023, www.lumen5.com/about 

9. Artbreeder

Artbreeder also provides the opportunity to mix images using Artificial Intelligence and let the users generate new visuals. This tool is especially used by artists who work on character designs, cartoons and landscapes, or abstract images.

Source: Artbreeder. “About.” Artbreeder, 2023, www.artbreeder.com/about 

10. Descript

Descript, a relatively new platform, stands for an AI tool to deliver and review audio and video with others.  I like Overdub and auto transcription functions as they have removed some unnecessary steps in editing making it more familiar with podcast designers and video editors.

Source: Descript. “Descript Features.” Descript, 2023, www.descript.com/features 

By offering better editing and design to more customers, these AI tools are transforming the executive functions in creative fields. Anyway, if you've had years of experience and you're starting to draw graphic designs for the first time, these products are useful.

Noah Oludoja

Writer