# AI for Graphic Design Canonical URL: ## Overview AI is transforming the creative industry, and this course is designed to help graphic and visual designers harness the power of AI to work faster, generate ideas, and streamline creative workflows. In this training you’ll explore how to use AI tools integrated into Adobe Creative Cloud apps as well as how to use leading platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll learn about prompt-based image generation, image editing, brainstorming, writing assistance, workflow automation, and creative experimentation. Along the way, you’ll also learn about important topics such as copyright, commercial usage, data privacy, and the ethical considerations of working with AI-generated content. Throughout the course, you’ll use AI-powered features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to remove distractions, expand and enhance images, generate graphics, improve image quality, speed up repetitive production tasks, and more. You’ll experiment with generating images in consistent styles, refining AI-generated visuals, and using AI as a creative partner for design ideation and workflow optimization. By the end of the class, you will have a practical understanding of today’s most important AI tools for designers and the confidence to integrate them into professional creative projects and everyday workflows. ## What you'll learn - Understand how AI can support graphic design workflows, including ideation, image generation, research, writing, and automation, while learning the strengths and limitations of AI tools. - Use leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney to generate and refine images, create visuals from prompts, and explore creative directions. - Leverage AI-powered features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to remove distractions, expand and edit images, generate content, improve image quality, streamline repetitive tasks, accelerate production workflows, and more. - Evaluate AI tools and workflows for commercial design projects, including topics such as copyright, data privacy, resolution limitations, and best practices for professional use. ## Prerequisites Students should have a basic understanding of graphic design and the major Adobe apps, including [Photoshop](/classes/photoshop-beginner), [Illustrator](/classes/illustrator), and [InDesign.](/classes/indesign-beginner) ## 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 ChatGTP 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 partner AI models such as Firefly, 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 - Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 18, 2026 — NYC - Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026 — NYC - Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 — NYC ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Jerron Smith — Program Director & Senior Instructor Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3DS Max. He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software such as: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing). He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology). Learn more about [Jerron Smith's](/jerron-smith) background and expertise. ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $695