My some personal search tip!
Recommended sites to visit together!
https://rentry.co/qyht5anw Motion Design (UI, UX) search tips
https://rentry.co/nqssnbop Motion Design (3D) search tips
https://fmhy.net/ type for “search” on this site.
https://rentry.co/dang89km Gumroad, booth search tips
https://rentry.co/yuf57ycq How to Finding 2D/3D Graphics Program Shortcut, Hotkeys
1. look around through Instagram feed and Pinterest, youtube suggestions. Something inspiring reaches eventually.
Just need to get out of the art block zone to make it.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/google-search-operators
https://brunch.co.kr/@brfst/23
https://brunch.co.kr/@sengji/13
Learn how to do a quick Google search.
Sometimes just googling keywords,
or stock photo site(example : Shutterstock, Getty images.. etc - The paid sites are also quite helpful.) searches.
https://x.com/furrypiggy1230/status/2019967670431658105
Another language learning method is to not just use "your computer native language keyboard".
Buying separate "computer keyboards" for Japanese, English, Chinese, etc.—languages you want to learn
—and switching them out as needed can also aid your studies.
https://imgur.com/XOryeom
Another tip is that when you're unsure what you're saying,
While you could use an AI chatbot like ChatGPT to polish your writing or language, I also use this method:
translating from your language → another language → back to your language can help refine your expression.
2. I usually stumble upon the resources I need by Googling. But here's another tip.
English language can be searched on all search engines such as Google, Yandex, etc.
- In the West, many users own personal websites.
so you can Port discover diverse and many various and extensive many information on personal sites through Google searches.
“search keyword” site:https://medium.com/
“search keyword” site:notion.site
“search keyword” site:https://www.instagram.com/
“search keyword” site:http://www.pinterest.com/
“search keyword” site:https://www.tumblr.com/
2-1. If wish to search korean websites,
use the DeepL translator to translate English into korean for search keywords. (korean)
This language can only be searched on Google.
- Korea has excellent content uploaded to major platforms like Tistory, Naver Blog, and SNS.
However, if you discover personal sites through Google searches, you can find a wealth of valuable information.
“search keyword” site:tistory.com (korean)
“search keyword” site:https://blog.naver.com/ (korean)
“search keyword” site:https://brunch.co.kr/ (korean)
“search keyword” site:https://www.postype.com/ (korean)
2-2. If wish to search Japanese websites,
use the DeepL translator to translate English into Japanese for search keywords. (japanese)
This language can only be searched on Google.
- Japan has relatively low Network usage fee, so there are many personal websites.
If you translate english-Japanese text using DeepL and then search Google, you can often stumble upon a wealth of information on personal sites.
“search keyword” site:https://note.com/ (japanese)
“search keyword” site:https://qiita.com/ (japanese)
“search keyword” site:https://booth.pm/ (japanese)
"Hatena Blog" found via X (Twitter) or Google search etc (japanese)
2-3. Another Search for New Continents
https://duckduckgo.com/ https://search.brave.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_search_engines
https://www.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/umjyuv/a_little_off_topic_what_search_engine_do_you_use/
https://www.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/1lic6l3/i_know_this_question_is_asked_a_lot_but_what/
https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=what+search+engine+is+good
and add "-ai" to search if i see too many ai results
3. Searching the Reddit site is only possible through Google search!
“search keyword” reddit, “keyword” site:reddit.com
search example : MOCKUPS site:reddit.com MOCKUPS site:reddit.com r/indesign
https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/l7jlim/guide_to_google_searches/
https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/1lcobiu/how_to_get_usefull_answers_to_your_question/
Look at the comments.
https://fmhy.net/social-media-tools#reddit-search
Unfortunately the Reddit search is atrocious. If you want to search Reddit, use Google. If you have certain interests, or are looking for something specific, chances are if you Google "Your Interest Reddit" you will find relevant subreddits right away.
If you want to see a random mix of popular posts each day, you can switch the timeline to "Popular". You can also sort these by sub-filters like "Rising" or "New".
If you want to see a list of the most popular subreddits, have a look at
http://redditlist.com/
https://fmhy.net/social-media-tools#reddit-tools
3-2. a wild idea tip!
Try searching in the top search bar on Reddit.
"Copy" and "paste" the title and part of the content from a post on Reddit or another site into the search bar can help you find useful material.
You can also find good material by searching on Google using this method.
While searching, you can replace the search term with a desired word or one that comes to mind,
or click the “X” icon on the left side of the search bar to search the entire Reddit thread.
Once you get search results, click the desired r/subreddit again and enter the “r/subreddit” search term, or search again on Google.
Also check out this tutorial (Korean)
https://medium.com/@minsungnoh/%EC%99%B8%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4%EC%99%80-%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8-%EB%A0%88%ED%8D%BC%EB%9F%B0%EC%8A%A4%EC%97%90-%EB%8C%80%ED%95%9C-%EC%A7%A4%EB%A7%89%ED%95%9C-%EA%B8%80-289285b1757d
https://brunch.co.kr/@hyogyisimon/25
4. Yandex search
https://yandex.com/
You can search for materials that have been censored or removed via D MCA takedowns, etc., on Google.
and, Yandex image search(Yandex search) is more comprehensive than Google. I type brochure design, magazine or what i want.
However, a drawback It's just too many CAPTCHAs, is that it only supports searches in English and Russian.
4-2. Telegram search (Various things, including the tg channel)
Telegram has some advantages over standard websites, main ones
Direct download links – almost all these groups store files on Telegram servers, and link is available right in the post, meaning no dead links, no captcha, no redirects with tons of ads, no junk filehostings with 100 kbps speed limits, etc.
Search in channels is fast and without the need to register on each site
The main drawback is that you need a phone number to register, which may put off many people
Therefore, please be sure to read this guide
https://junior3d.ru/article/kody-podtverzhdeniya-ot-telegram.html
https://fmhy.net/storage#sms-verification-sites
To download telegram , follow these instructions
https://imgur.com/LqqvQhH
https://imgur.com/GHVxBys
https://imgur.com/l54aBHr
Actually, Telegram's basic search is more than sufficient.
But for those who find it lacking, we've prepared this.
A Collection of Useful Telegram Design Bots
Disclaimer
All the bots listed here are not made by myself and I don’t have any connection with the creators. Use them at your own risk.
https://t.me/OKSearch?start=6393487204
can use this bot for searching across the whole telegram.
This bot works like a google search engine but only shows results from telegram group and channels
For example, when I searched for the words
“ae template, stl, 3ds max model,” I got a huge number of excellent results.
or Simple search example: Visit the "spreadsheet". The search method is very easy, so give it a try!
or https://t.me/SearcheeBot , https://fmhy.net/ type for “telegram search” on this site.
And,
Telegram's basic search function is excellent,
but I purchase “Telegram Premium,” click on “Channel Profile,” and then
click the “Similar Channels 00” section to discover Telegram channels.
If you subscribe to numerous “Telegram channels,” take a look at “Archived Chats” and
the “folders on the left side of the Telegram messenger.”
Discovering channels you subscribed to but forgot about
opens up a whole new world!
Additionally, many Telegram channels have their own community within the channel itself, called “Chat.”
https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6
For detailed examples, please visit this link.
can receive the help need on the this Telegram channel,
can also check this by clicking on the channel's profile or by browsing the channel.
@reaperfile2linkbot
For anyone who is trying to find a reliable bot to bypass telegram download limit use this one.
Send any file/media to get sharable and stream links,
Simple TG Bot which converts File/Media to High Speed Download/Stream Links.
To stream in external player just copy download link and paste in network stream.
https://t.me/Grabit3D_bot
With this bot, you can find any 3D model in seconds — just upload an image
But, You can make "30" free attempts (Freemium).
If you exceed the limit, press the “Payment” button and contact “ @grabit3d_admin ”.
https://t.me/amygdala_search_bot
https://scout.asseter.ai/
Smart searching and storing of the models.
https://t.me/SketchfabRipperBot
that a free bot for ripping any "almost" model from Sketchfab
There's also 3Dripper,
but it has a daily extraction limit and issues with properly extracting files. That's why use this TG bot.
And please visit this site!
https://rentry.co/tcdq6wka Huge list of Telegram Channels for 3D, Video editing, General Design
https://rentry.co/24o7dken How to download software from .ir (Iran, Persian site)
https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6 Use numerous free online tools & resource and generators
5. Are.na search
Are.na search can be summarized like this.
https://help.are.na/docs/getting-started/connections
https://help.are.na/docs/guides/handling-blocks-with-care
https://pastebin.com/WUw0JB8w
I was able to find graphic design resources and inspiration, architecture, and 3D resources like Houdini and Blender this way,
and by surfing the site a little or a lot, I could gather a lot of information.
In particular, the “This channel appears in” section was very useful.
"are.na site" After stopping the site translation,
click the “This channel appears in” tab and explore various boards.
6. What is this huge search series called “github awesome”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqp-JFb1Upg
Here is a brief explanation. Originally, it was a resource for programming,
but anyone can participate and contribute, so you can obtain information not only about programming but also about a wider range of fields.
Are you ready?
Then click on these links to get started!
https://github.com/topics/awesome
https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome
*should definitely have a look! can find more than 6.000 repositories under the "Awesome" topic, containing lists with the content of any kind.
https://fmhy.net/ search 'awesome' word
and I explored GitHub.
found it by searching on Google and Yandex using the
awesome “search keyword” site:github.com
randomly specified search keywords like
3D model tools, Design Resources List, 3D terrain generation and texturing tool
Another search example found using the above method.
https://www.google.com/search?q=awesome+3d+model+tools+site%3Agithub.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=Awesome+Design+Resources+List+site%3Awww.reddit.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=awesome+3d+terrain+generation+and+texturing+tool+site%3Agithub.com
method. The search method is very easy, so give it a try!
7. I primarily utilize this AI tool (website).
The most commonly used AI tools are,
https://x.com/ordd_inary/status/2020821605409317269
What AI tools are used for what purposes?
use Nano Banana Pro, similar Banana Pro, and ChatGPT.
Main: ChatGPT, Midjourney
Sub: Higgsfield, Kling AI, Hailuo, Topaz Labs
(Topaz can also be used in Photoshop, and using Photoshop upscaling is also a good choice.)
Image upscaling: Midjourney for expansion, Firefly for upscaling.
Realistic, full-scale images: use Gemini.
Finalized prompts: use regular Nano Banana.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6_Zjwl_w/3FsItt1r2_OHDPM7zlL4KA/view?utm_content=DAG6_Zjwl_w&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
Free NanoBanana Prompt Collections (Korea-Specific)
If you're working in video production or web service development:
Subscribe to Gemini, Midjourney, Flow, Cling, Manus, Higgsfield, magnific
Use Gemini and Manus simultaneously.
Midjourney: Image generation, video generation with Kling
For free options, I even use Grok.
Image work:
I alternate between GPT/Gemini/Midjourney.
When coding is needed: I use Claude and Manus for free.
For contextual storytelling, use ChatGPT.
For tasks like document creation or simple data interpretation:
When working primarily with documents or text, use "Claude" a lot.
Actually, the most accurate results come from using "ChatGPT" and "Claude" alternately to cross-use each other.
Lately, Gemini performance has also improved significantly,
so use all three AI models—"ChatGPT", "Claude", and "Gemini"—simultaneously.
To study AI, actively seek out AI information daily.
Whether it's Instagram, Threads, or YouTube, focus is AI.
It's also crucial to take paid courses and continuously experiment with diverse approaches.
Furthermore, constantly apply what I learn to real-world projects (practical work),
and assess how existing projects would change if AI were integrated.
The right AI for you varies depending on your preferences and the task at hand.
If you ask which existing AI platform offers the highest quality
You can analyze each platform's characteristics and use them according to your own needs.
There is no outdated AI.
Simply
ask “Gemini” to compare and analyze the AI platforms for you.
It differs for everyone,
so some people might use Midjourney to generate products or objects
and then create backgrounds with Nanobanana.
The best approach is
to try out as many AI tools as possible yourself and see what feels right.
Even if agent-like platforms offering AI modals provide the same AI models,
the detailed features within them—like resolution and editing options—differ,
so I recommend examining them carefully.
I rotate between AI tools within a subscription fee of around 100,000 won.
If you're focused on video design, you'd likely subscribe mainly to video-related AI.
Recently, subscribing to a slightly pricier plan on most AI platforms
gives you access to most NanoBanana.
AI prompts and usage methods are widely shared on Threads or Instagram,
and I especially check Threads frequently when exploring new features.
Reviewing new features per platform or descriptions of newly released AIs
is also a good way to find the right AI for your needs.
Paid courses are often outdated because AI advances so rapidly.
Most AI courses available now cover older versions,
so if needed, YouTube or Googling is better.
Courses are a good option, but practicing with free tools
and taking a course when you subscribe to a paid membership is sufficient.
You'll probably overthink things when starting out,
but just pick one project you want to do and experiment by changing the prompts.
If you find yourself in a situation where
academies or workshops are impossible due to time constraints
and you must self-study using AI lectures or books first
first skim the basic concepts in a book and study from the book
then when I encounter parts I don't understand, I supplement by searching for videos as needed
When searching for videos
I mostly watched YouTube videos or got information from threads
Everyone has their own preferred learning style,
and since you have to find your own style by actually writing prompts anyway, some find books alone sufficient.
Others prefer videos because they're much more detailed and explain things visually, making them easier to understand.
However, ultimately,
the consensus was that you have to write and refine prompts yourself.
For books or videos, it's best to start with recent materials.
For example, on YouTube, I searched for specific topics I needed or was curious about
and focused on watching videos uploaded within the last 3 to 6 months.
Why? Because content over a year old is often outdated compared to the current AI landscape.
The AI market updates at an incredibly rapid pace.
Another good search method is:
If you notice faces keep changing when generating images,
search for terms like “Midjourney face lock” or “character lock”.
For prompts,
typed Midjourney prompts in English search like Threads or Pinterest, which yielded quite a lot of results.
I referenced these to generate various things.
As for Pinterest,
typing out each sentence individually is a bit tedious, but it's fun.
and,
recommend the book “Ai 잘 쓰는 디자이너 책”
as it's great for exploring various AI tools.
When searching online, you'll find many prompts are unnecessarily complex,
so it's better to create your own using LLM and test them extensively.
These days, there are quite a few places offering limited-time unlimited image generation,
so it's good to create a lot and archive them in a format you can easily reuse later.
Image or video quality is often similar,
but prompt length can vary significantly,
so refining them is also good for resource management.
https://caresser.tistory.com/120
A guide to help you decide whether to use ChatGPT or Google Gemini.
https://cloud.google.com/blog/en/products/ai-machine-learning/protecting-customers-with-generative-ai-indemnification?hl=en
If you use the “nanobanana” AI tool on “gemini,”
please be sure to read this disclaimer and proceed with caution exercise commercial use when using it.
When using “NanoBanana” in Google Gemini, a “Thinking Mode/Pro Mode” window will appear; we recommend using “Pro Mode”.
Nevertheless,
Many users are switching from ChatGPT to Google AI Pro (including NanoBanana).
However, after using the "NanoBanana" AI tool, I do the retouching work in Photoshop.
NanoBanana requires a separate API key purchase and connection for use.
You can generate about 25 credits per $1.
https://en.namu.wiki/w/Gemini(%EC%95%A0%ED%94%8C%EB%A6%AC%EC%BC%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%85%98)#s-4
For reference, “Google AI Studio” consumes credits per generation,
while Gemini AI allows 100 generations per day based on “Gemini AI Pro”.
For the freepik plan, use the most basic tier, “Premium+”.
freepik has great service, but it consumes too many credits.
But, Freepik Premium+ is great to use.
use a lot of AI stock images and also use Kling AI frequently.
When creating videos, Premium feels like it lacks credits,
while Premium+ leaves a few credits remaining.
However, GenSpark is unlimited.
GenSpark is clean and stylish, and it excels at slide creation,
so the conditions aren't bad,
but when creating videos, it provides significantly fewer credits compared to other platforms, and credits deplete quickly.
Therefore, Genspark must be used with a paid subscription. the free version only provides 100 credits, making it impossible.
If you value time and want to run everything simultaneously,
use GenSpark, freepik, and Gemini together.
The reason to purchase and use freepik AI is
to use it when Midjourney AI gives strange responses.
(Midjourney struggles to maintain consistency.
So while it can be used for character references, the quality is also low.
If you haven't finalized your base character creation yet, I recommend trying to complete it in Midjourney.)
The image quality degradation and slight focus issues unique to Gemini AI
can be resolved by using freepik AI or Genspark AI.
This is because you can select the image quality.
Gemini AI currently doesn't support high quality directly (though it may be supported later).
There's also a method using API connection, but I haven't done that.
To create basic characters in Midjourney AI,
if aesthetics are a concern, you must use prompts or features within Midjourney AI to achieve your final desired outcome.
Examples for preserving the original:
Midjourney AI A-material upload settings:
Default settings to prevent original loss
It's best to adhere to the upload image conditions.
Resolution 2000px or higher (front view basis)
PNG recommended over JPEG
Unify character angle to either front or side view
Simpler backgrounds are better (white/solid color recommended)
Points to note when uploading
- If the head, hands, or feet are cut off, the image will be 100% blurred.
- If there are many surrounding objects, the character will not be separated.
Midjourney AI inherently tends to “recreate the original,”
so to prevent this, it commands you to include the following sentence.
However, this is a note I wrote after asking GPT.
keep exact character proportions, do not reinterpret, no redesign, keep original facial landmarks, keep original silhouette, preserve exact colors and markings
Even with this, it absolutely does not guarantee preservation.
It's simply because Midjourney AI itself has too strong a sense of self.
Midjourney AI creates beautiful art, but it has a major flaw: it transforms existing characters into an A-material texture (oil painting, etc.) like an art piece, making them overly blurred.
However, practical application is important, and some people may not want something as artistic as Midjourney AI.
The latest version of Midjourney isn't difficult; if you watch good YouTube tutorials, you can learn it quickly.
After that, you need to practice a lot on your own to improve your skills.
However, if this is an issue, there are no alternatives besides Midjourney AI.
Nano Banana AI lacks artistic sense.
freepik AI offers a variety of generation models,
and the credit deduction rate varies for each AI model.
Midjourney AI doesn't have that issue,
but if you want to use the other generation models reasonably,
freepik AI isn't a bad choice either.
However, freepik AI and Midjourney AI are models with completely different natures,
so the experience can vary greatly depending on how you want to use them.
Midjourney AI excels in aesthetic quality, while Nano Banana AI is used more for
editing or consistency rather than image generation.
Personally, I create images (photos) in Midjourney AI,
and then use Nano Banana AI to expand upon them.
Nano Banana AI itself lacks the ability to automatically make things beautiful on its own.
This is Midjourney AI's unique capability.
Even when using Nano Banana AI with Gemini,
the resolution still feels low. They claim to support high resolution,
but it doesn't feel like it.
That's why some people use freepik AI.
Even though freepik AI also uses the Nano Banana API,
it produces high-quality results, which I personally found useful.
If you use Nano Banana AI frequently,
it's useful to purchase and use freepik AI or Higgsfield AI.
Prompt implementation also works well with Nano Banana AI in freepik AI.
freepik AI allows modifications using a node-based concept like Compy UI,
enabling much faster workflows and letting you freely select and use API models as desired.
Creating one image in Midjourney AI and then using it in Nanobana AI afterward poses no issues.
To elaborate further on the “ComfyUI” AI,
ComfyUI itself is a lightweight program, but the Stable Diffusion model that actually generates the images requires an enormous amount of computation.
Therefore, if you're working with Stable Diffusion, it's highly recommended to learn it.
Since ComfyUI is an installable AI, the generation speed varies depending on your computer's specifications.
Learning it is far superior to any other option.
AI skills improve through frequent creation and experimentation.
Many people likely switched to online tools after finding training too demanding for their computer specs.
Speaking of online tools...
Most AI tools are online-based, except for ComfyUI.
In conclusion,
the sheer number of AI tools these days means subscription costs are hellish. lol.
Since current AI models interpret and create new works rather than just copying,
there's no way around it.
AI updates so rapidly
that you never know what will excel next, making monthly subscriptions the solution.
However, after using it for about a year, you'll get a sense of what works,
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1jdhg32/is_pursuing_graphic_design_still_worth_it/
Honestly, regarding the advancement of AI tools like "Nano Banana AI",
if you lack foresight into the future of technology,
it's best to just focus on the skills you need right now.
A future where AI tools like "Nano Banana AI" advance and take my job will surely come,
but it's best not to worry about it now.
If the era where my job gets taken away arrives,
it's best to think about it then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NKK-Znr7Sw
simply find joy in the act of studying and creating something.
If you don't actually enjoy the end result itself,
then even as AI tools like "Nano Banana AI" advance,
it's best to just react with “Oh~ I see.”
so I recommend figuring out what suits you best and using it accordingly.
Designers who can work with AI
Generative AI seems to be the leading example
With AI advancements, there's a trend to replace elements like product detail pages that used models,
or landscapes used as backgrounds—graphically labor-intensive images—with generative AI.
Looking at industry workflows, these are the two roles said to be replaced,
but the critical impact is greater on the development side.
Even non-experts
can sufficiently perform tasks using Vibecoding, as evidenced by numerous interviews.
Design work remains difficult to replace with AI
unless the designer refines the output.
The quality isn't deliverable yet.
If you've actually used it, you'd understand this even more keenly.
While it can conceptualize broadly and generate images,
the finer details often get muddled, requiring a designer's touch.
It's not just packaging and editing;
absolutely no company delivers AI-generated results directly across all design fields.
Post-processing is absolutely essential.
Therefore,
the primary focus should be on whether one understands generative AI prompts to some extent
and has experience creating good results through testing.
Tools like Midjourney or NanoBanana exist; it's good to test them out by trying various tools.
It varies by industry, but if you occasionally work with video, it would be good to try video AI tools as well.
Beyond generative AI, proficiency with commonly known tools like Perplexity, search-based AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini
is also highly valued.
How to train them,
what responses to elicit, and how to leverage them in the planning phase before design.
Of course, directly inputting work content risks confidential information leaks,
so awareness of these security risks is beneficial.
AI can be sufficiently applied by learning only the necessary parts for work through YouTube,
but if you need to learn more,
I recommend studying prompts in greater depth or
exploring CompyUI more thoroughly.
Also, I recommend searching for CompyUI yourself.
Currently, the design industry lacks clearly defined metrics or interviews specifically for “AI skills.”
Instead, the primary role was to express my interest in and learning about AI,
and to articulate how I could effectively utilize it.
https://creativecommons.org/2021/03/04/should-cc-licensed-content-be-used-to-train-ai-it-depends/
Should CC-Licensed Content be Used to Train AI? It Depends.
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1lu12c2/asset_sites_vs_ai/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1js3fzi/whats_the_best_way_to_utilize_ai_with_graphic/
What’s the best way to utilize AI with graphic design?
To find brand concept images or visual references,
search for references on Pinterest and use generative AI.
In fact, most people start by creating 80-90% of their references using generative AI.
If you use Photoshop, try the upscaling feature under Neural Filters.
Many people typically do upscaling with Photoshop.
Magnific Precision is said to perform well, and the Topaz series is excellent.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/19TNj80Vc7o
(Korean Tutorial) Here way to use Photoshop AI for free without using credits.
And, while photo upscaling uses Genspark or freepik,
it's crucial to create AI content at a high resolution from the start.
Even for the same NanoBanana, create it in Genspark or make it in high quality on freepik.
Upscaling something created in Gemini inevitably results in a grainy, pixelated look.
With Genspark, it's already at 2K or 4K resolution,
https://www.freepik.com/pikaso/community
so when upscaled, the result is better than NanoBanana created in Gemini.
The same applies to freepik.
To create AI in Korean, I strongly recommend using “Nanobana, freepik AI Tool.”
Other AI tools still have issues where Chinese characters appear and the output becomes strange.
For AI video tools, Kling AI is widely used.
For video generation, Kling AI, Veo3, Sora, GPT, Gemini, etc., can all be used.
Some places use Runway instead of Flow (Veo).
Runway AI has just released version 4.5, which will be available soon.
While I believe it will improve, it's still not quite ready for immediate use in practical work.
The reality is that since the difficulty isn't high and anyone can do it, it's hard to stick to just one.
GPT is frequently used when generating video prompts. It tends to be used as part of a set.
The type of video you're creating matters too. For professional video production, AI tools like Runway or Veo are the go-to.
For SNS promotion, marketing, or graphic design work, Kling AI can be your main tool.
Personal projects in your portfolio aren't that important; what matters are portfolio pieces with commercial relevance.
Midjourney image generation in portfolios is disregarded.
For example, creating an image for a supplement ad using Midjourney, utilizing it, and producing an SNS video
This is how it should be planned and presented to have value, in my opinion.
And, for instance, in the field, customization is absolutely essential, so
Midjourney image concept and background creation
- Customization in Gemini or Seedream (reflecting actual products)
- Advertising image editing
- Utilization for detail pages and videos
We assess the capability to execute this workflow.
In conclusion, designers' roles are becoming increasingly complex, and the reality is that they must handle many tools.
https://mag.surfit.io/ai-continues-we-rise-again/
https://caresser.tistory.com/166
https://brunch.co.kr/@aewol/1
https://brunch.co.kr/@ultra0034/167
https://brunch.co.kr/@taekil/56
https://brunch.co.kr/@f09025190d134d6/2
In the Age of AI, How Should Visual Designers Adapt and Survive
https://brunch.co.kr/@crow-bx/22
https://brunch.co.kr/magazine/inbamboo
At this point, if there's one question I'd like to ask artificial intelligence,
Could someone please explain how AI can be used legally for final outputs?
always been told AI can only be used legally if it comes from specific platforms which are trained exclusively on images they own (eg. Adobe firefly or Getty AI). I’ve found these platforms give poor results.
Some people say it’s a grey area and you can use things like nano banana,
but when it comes to client work, it needs to be water tight or we will all get sued?! hehe
It feels like it's the wild west right now with AI.
Everybody just using it left and right without a care.
restriced to Firefly at Some place of work, and I can understand why.
It's crazy seeing people just using any and every AI platform out there to just create whatever they want.
think it will take years for any kind of real laws to take effect and try restrict it.
And then. they would need to be worldwide restrictions..
but nobody will want to go first.
So it might just stay like this forever..
https://x.com/knowevenbetter/status/2020880764787917281
Since the advent of AI,
many sites have emerged where ordinary people can handle basic design tasks,
and unless truly exceptional design is required, there are now numerous alternatives.
This might make it feel like the workload per person has grown more massive,
but a skilled professional designer remains competitive even with AI,
right?
Beyond simple tasks, planning and detailed aspects
still require the human touch—the designer's hand.
So,
what kind of studies should new designers pursue alongside practical work to cultivate this ‘planning ability’?
While observing well-crafted brands on screen is good, visiting them in person is crucial.
What materials were used? What shapes? How was the display arranged? etc.
As these experiences accumulate, the range of details you can naturally express changes.
Personally, I believe understanding other work fields is also necessary.
Planning requires ‘Why?’ and objective metrics,
because many things don't emerge from just looking at the design part.
No matter how advanced AI becomes,
there's a limit to the workload a human can handle.
While marketers might be able to do design work,
it often gets passed back because their main responsibilities are too demanding.
Even though it's from the game development field, writing a reverse planning document is also beneficial.
What's publicly released
has gone through countless approvals by someone before being shared.
Whether design-wise or commercially, it ultimately sells.
By dissecting and understanding
the structure, references, and ideas behind how this work was created, your perspective on the piece deepens.
Since the plot is already complete,
if I were in this position,
I would add additional notes based on reasoning like, “I would produce this part in this manner.”
This can also be helpful.
Planning ability might feel abstract and difficult,
but first, does AI ever plan things entirely on its own?
In reality, AI doesn't make judgments or decisions.
While the profession of designer itself may gradually fade,
the concept of designing will become even clearer.
Because AI makes it feel like there are no limits,
if you have planning skills and existing expertise,
you can create things of a higher caliber than before.
That's how you advance step by step.
In other roles,
rather than work created by inputting prompts,
logically presenting and persuading clients or superiors
why your design is more correct is what truly defines design.
Beyond simply creating pretty designs,
practicing to find the logic behind why something was made this way is genuinely helpful.
AI strongly feels like it helps develop my planning or conducts market research.
Ultimately, it's humans who judge, build, and organize that planning...
grew a lot by reverse-engineering plans and learning from, and getting scolded by, a boss with strong planning skills.
Because learning through scolding is a valuable experience.
Ultimately, AI is
merely a ‘tool’ that quickly and efficiently implements a designer's logic and intent.
No matter how beautiful the final product may be,
the strategy and persuasive power within it are realms only humans can create.
The Best AI-Based Normal & Graphics, 3D Design
This article introduces perspectives on
AI, how to use AI tools, and precautions to take when learning AI.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ThinkingDeeplyAI/comments/1mtclt9/ai_tools_are_so_confusing_heres_a_simple_guide_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtificialNtelligence/comments/1m9z74f/how_did_you_guys_actually_learn_how_to_use_ai/
How did you guys actually learn how to use AI tools?
https://en.namu.wiki/w/AI%20%EA%B5%90%EC%9C%A1?from=AI%20%EA%B0%95%EC%9D%98
Of course, Not all free/paid AI courses are like that
But, AI lectures have these characteristics, so please be sure to take note.
https://www.youtube.com/@CONNECT-AI-LAB/
This might sound like an ad, but I recommend this free Korean AI lecture channel on YouTube.
While paid courses exist, it's useful when you're unsure where to start and want to find lectures on YouTube.
https://www.boostcourse.org/
If you're interested in AI, this is a great lecture site.
It offers certificates and hands-on assignments, making it excellent for building your portfolio.
The lectures are short, so you can start learning right away.
https://sharex.fastcampus.co.kr/class/219
https://blog.naver.com/yjg01212/223297781240
shareX (변사범)'s Midjourney + Stable Diffusion lectures
explain things calmly and clearly, making them easy to follow along with. The examples are also good.
"Other courses" besides AI are also quite helpful.
https://designcompass.org/store/
These UX/UI digital books are great for learning concepts and applying them to your design planning in practice
to help you think about better direction.
https://cssauthor.com/ui-ux-design-blogs-every-professional-should-be-following/
https://medium.com/design-bootcamp/cut-through-the-ai-x-design-noise-with-these-newsletters-45b08e8b898c
https://newsletter.uxdesign.cc/ https://uxdesign.cc/ https://x.com/i/communities/1491390550351745025
https://uxplanet.org/
https://www.uxmatters.com/ https://www.toptal.com/blog https://www.nngroup.com/articles/
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/ https://www.aiuxdesign.guide/
https://www.toools.design/best-design-blogs-and-magazines
https://dezi.gallery/product-learning https://uiuxshowcase.com/tag/newsletter/ https://www.evernote.design/categories/news/
https://x.com/AdhamDannaway https://www.adhamdannaway.com/learn-ui-design https://www.adhamdannaway.com/blog
https://www.usetools.design/tools/blogs/ux-blogs
https://blog.uxtweak.com/best-ux-resources/
https://www.adhamdannaway.com/design-resources-library#design-newsletters
https://medium.muz.li/the-50-best-free-resources-for-learning-design-grow-your-career-so-far-da310fe7aad2
https://www.thedaringcreatives.com/archive/ https://www.instagram.com/gossipgoblin
https://builtformars.com/ux-bites
UX design blog/newsletters - can get news related to AI
https://thirtybyforty.com/blog/ai-in-my-architecture-practice-2025-update
https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/1m9pppu/which_ai_tool_for_which_tasks/
https://designlab.com/blog/best-ux-ai-tools
https://projectnftbus.tistory.com/633
https://fmhy.net/ai
https://www.reddit.com/r/NextGenAITool/comments/1ojtfn4/the_ultimate_guide_to_ai_tools_you_need_to_know/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1keuq12/ai_tools_that_are_actual_useful/
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1mj28a9/ai_and_graphic_design/
https://www.superside.com/blog/ai-design-tools
https://www.reddit.com/r/archviz/comments/1kj5exl/ai2d_image_to_3d_model/
https://caresser.tistory.com/134
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/1jyku17/is_there_ai_that_can_efficiently_make_3d_models/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig3CUYNKpa4
10 AI Tools That Made My Arch Viz Workflow 10 Times Faster (and Boosted Client Satisfaction)
https://youtu.be/ycPS_n-t9to
Create a much more advanced local 3D AI model than before! (Direct3D-S2)
As per the tutorial above
It's a battle with nodes running many AI image engines
Text to image and image to image itself are simple,
but the complex parts now seem to be pose editing / video creation, etc.
The problem is that to produce a video, you need to download at least 50GB or more.
Best AI Design Tools
Final. Conclusion of this article
https://getillustrations.com/blog/we-tried-googles-nano-banana-with-our-illustrations-heres-what-happened/
https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/1irvknt/ai_is_demotivating_me/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Unity3D/comments/1p6b6q3/is_ai_going_to_kill_3d_product_rendering_or_make/
Remember, creators.
tools are just the beginning—your creativity is the real magic! ✨
Keep experimenting, stay curious, and let your edit & making shine.
So how do you manage all the inspiration you've gained this way?
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/1idw50h/how_does_your_team_save_inspiration/
https://rentry.co/hqpucm5g
can manage it this conveniently. Give it a try!