AI Moment: At the Plate

During an evening not long ago, I was quickly jolted out of a transitional slumber, exclaiming unexpectedly, “A small guy is batting at home plate!” Not realizing the significance of this, I thought I would drop the phrase into Midjourney. Seeing how a pseudo-dream state declaration is vividly visualized using generative AI was remarkable.

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Perhaps, at some level, these little hitters reflect the state of my journey regarding embracing AI creative tools. I am, after all, finding quite a bit of joyfulness in both the interaction with the tools and their output.

While it is essential to debate the use of new tools, we must also dive in and create with them to understand their evolving potential. Will generative AI tools replace much of what we know as design today, or will they be like the Macintosh of 1984? Will they open up new possibilities for designers by requiring that they learn the skills of writers, editors, or film directors? While I'm just getting started, I'm excited to step up to the plate and learn more about how AI can be integrated into the creative process.

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