# AI for Graphic Design Canonical URL: ## Overview AI is transforming creative design. In our course, you will learn how to integrate AI into Adobe applications to elevate your creativity and optimize your workflow. Tailored for graphic and visual designers, this class explores advanced AI tools within Adobe's suite, enabling you to enhance your creative process and streamline tasks. Discover how to effectively use AI features in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat, from generating images with descriptive text prompts to creating text-to-vector graphics. Gain the expertise to stay ahead in the evolving graphic design landscape and master the capabilities of AI-driven design tools. ## What you'll learn - Learn how to use AI to improve your designs & workflow - Create images with Adobe Firefly, Adobe's generative AI tool - Leverage AI in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, & more - Apply AI features in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat - Generate and refine visual concepts with AI assistance - Speed up repetitive production tasks ## Prerequisites Students should have a basic understanding of graphic design and the major Adobe apps, including [Photoshop](/courses/photoshop-bootcamp), [Illustrator](/courses/illustrator-essentials), and [InDesign.](/courses/indesign-bootcamp) ## Curriculum #### AI Uses for Graphic Design - What AI can do for designers - How AI can improve productivity, quality, and creativity - Real-world examples of AI-generated design work - Understanding when AI should and should not be used #### Adobe Creative Cloud Plans & AI Features - Standard vs. Pro Creative Cloud plans - Generative credits and unlimited access - Checking your Adobe Firefly plan and AI credit balance - Using Adobe and non-Adobe generative AI models #### Data Privacy, Copyright, & Legal Considerations - How AI model training can affect privacy - Disabling training in ChatGPT - Copyright, commercial use, and liability concerns #### Ways Graphic Designers Can Use AI - Create, edit, and iterate on graphics - Speed up repetitive workflows - Generate creative directions and design ideas - Research topics, audiences, and industries - Draft and rewrite marketing copy, proposals, emails, and case studies - Write scripts and automations for design apps #### AI Image Generation Tools: ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, & More - ChatGPT - Adobe Firefly - Google Gemini Nano Banana - Midjourney #### Generating Images with ChatGPT - Creating images from text prompts - Specifying art style, lighting, and color palette - Refining generated images - Generating images in a similar photographic style #### Generating Images with Adobe Firefly - Creating images in Adobe Firefly - Choosing Firefly models and image settings - Generating images with a similar style #### Changing Images & Removing Elements - Using AI generators such as ChatGPT or Adobe Firefly, versus working inside Photoshop - Removing objects and making minor or major changes to images #### AI Features in Adobe Photoshop - Remove unwanted objects such as products, wires, cables, and people - Understand AI resolution limitations - Increase image resolution with AI upscaling tools - Create AI-powered selections with Select Subject, Select People, and Object Selection - Use Harmonize to blend objects naturally into scenes - Rotate objects in 3D space with AI-powered object rotation #### AI Features in Adobe Illustrator - Generate vector graphics, scenes, subjects, and icons with AI - Use Firefly and partner AI models such as Ideogram and Gemini Nano Banana - Generate repeating patterns with AI - Recolor artwork using text prompts with Generative Recolor - Experiment with prompts, detail settings, and AI-generated variations #### AI Features in Adobe InDesign - Apply and generate Style Packs with AI - Generate images directly inside layouts - Know when to use Photoshop instead for higher resolution or more control #### Non-Visual Uses for AI - Research, writing, and inspiration - Reviewing and improving content #### Using AI to Build Custom Automations - Automating repetitive design workflows - Understanding how and why AI can help designers write code (without them having to understand the code) - Using AI to create scripts for Adobe apps ## Schedule - Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 — NYC - Jan 25, 2027 – Jan 26, 2027 — NYC - Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 23, 2027 — NYC - May 4, 2027 – May 5, 2027 — NYC - Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 8, 2027 — NYC - Jul 26, 2027 – Jul 27, 2027 — NYC - Aug 30, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 — NYC - Sep 27, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 — NYC ## FAQ ### Is this course open to beginners? Students should have a basic understanding of graphic design and the major Adobe apps, including Photoshop , Illustrator , and InDesign. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? No upcoming live online dates are currently available. Please contact us about future availability. ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. Contact us to confirm whether remote attendance is available for your session. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, if you plan to take the course live online , you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: Generative AI Certificate Price: $3,495 | Hours: 84 Hours AI Design Bootcamp Price: $6,995 | Hours: 390 Hours AI Graphic Design Bootcamp Price: $4,995 | Hours: 264 Hours ## Pricing **Tuition:** $695