Design + AI Summit 2024
Join us in 2025
Click here to visit our 2025 event page
Every revolution offers both risk and opportunity—and we are just at the beginning of an AI revolution that will affect every aspect of graphic design, writing, art, social media, publishing, and communication. As the saying goes: luck favors the prepared.
AI is a tool you need to understand, not a threat. AI won’t replace your job, but someone who knows AI better than you might!
That’s why we created The Design + AI Summit, the essential HOW-TO event to help designers leverage the power of AI to create quality work more efficiently, being held online December 9–10, 2024.
With 12 great sessions from internationally-renowned experts, you will take away practical techniques to help you master a wide range of Generative AI tools.
If you want to discover how you can thrive with AI tools, you can’t afford to miss this event!
Can’t join us live? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. . .
Registration includes on-demand access to session and Q&A recordings for a full year, so you can soak in the knowledge at your own pace.
What We'll Cover
- Best practices for fitting AI into your design workflow
- Leveraging the power of AI to create quality work more efficiently
- Photoshop + AI: Tips for getting the most out of the tools
- Using GenAI with InDesign and Illustrator
- Understanding AI’s legal and ethical issues
- AI resources and tools you need to try
- How to use AI as a sounding board
- Using Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, Express, and other key tools
- GenAI video and audio for social media
- How Microsoft Copilot can revolutionize presentation design
- Next Steps: Adding the “human” back into AI generated work
- Building engaging design experiences with AI
Who You’ll Learn From
Get real-world answers to your toughest design challenges from our industry-leading experts.
Why Attend
Take the leap today and join us at one of our upcoming in-person or online events. Discover why CreativePro is the choice for design professionals around the world.
Stay Current
The design world is moving fast. Our events equip you with the latest skills, techniques, and solutions to strengthen your abilities and improve your productivity.
Sharpen Your Skills
Master InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PowerPoint, and more in essential how-to sessions, full of practical tips to streamline your design process.
Build Valuable Connections
Meet hundreds of attendees, expert speakers, and solution providers from around the world, and discover insights, experiences, and strategies to enhance your work.
Year-Round Learning
With a full year of on-demand access to session recordings and speaker handouts for the days you register, you’ll be ready to tackle any challenge that arises.
Registration Details
One year of on-demand access
to all session and Q&A session recordings for the days your pass covers.
Livestream access
to all session and Q&A session recordings for the days your pass covers.
Speaker handouts
and resources from the world’s top experts.
Alumni discount
on future live and online CreativePro events.
Pricing
All prices are in USD. CreativePro Member discount cannot be combined.
| # of Days | CreativePro Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $570 | $695 |
Discounts and Group Registrations
- Students, faculty, non-profits, and government agencies can receive a $100 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Alumni of CreativePro events can receive a $150 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Groups of three or more can receive a $50 discount for each attendee they register.
- Discounts cannot be combined (including CreativePro member discount). Discounts cannot be added after you have registered.
- Please contact us here for discount information prior to registering.
Substitutions
- You may transfer your registration to another person by writing Marci on our Contact Us page. Your request must include your name and e-mail address as well as that of the person who will now be attending in your place. Once we receive this information, a confirmation letter will be sent to the new attendee.
- If you need any other information after reviewing this page, please contact us here.
Cancellations
- Until June 10, 2024, you may convert your In-Person pass to an At-Home pass (or vice versa). Any difference in cost for the pass will be due at the time of transfer, or a credit or refund will be issued. To make a change, write to Marci at events@creativepro.com. A new confirmation letter will be sent with the new information.
- If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so in writing to events@creativepro.com no later thanJune 10, 2024. Cancellations before June 10 will be charged a cancellation fee of $200. Cancellations made after June 10, as well as attendees who fail to attend without prior notification, will be responsible for the full registration fee.
- In the unlikely event we need to pivot the live event in Washington, DC, to an online-only event, your registration will be automatically moved to an At-Home pass, and you will be given a credit for the difference in cost. If we must cancel the event entirely, you will be given 30 days to choose credit or a full refund (after which time you will be given credit for registration fees paid).
All times are listed in Pacific timezone.
Day 1:
Monday, December 9, 2024
Essential AI Resources for Every Designer
There are new AI apps and tools popping up every day, from AI-generated music and video scripts, to voiceovers, to tools that help with presentation design. But how do you know what’s worth checking out and what’s not? We've done the work for you and we'll share some of our favorite AI resources to revolutionize the way you work.
You’ll discover:
- Tools to help with every stage of design and creation
- Using AI to build first drafts to save you time
- Services that help organize and speed up your work
- Recommendations for staying on top of the latest developments
Unleash the Magic with Adobe Firefly and Express
Adobe is on the cutting edge of ethically-sourced, professional-quality GenAI. Discover how to create stunning visuals with ease using Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express. This session will empower you to harness AI to design everything from social media graphics to marketing materials. Combine the speed and simplicity of Adobe Express with the creative potential of Adobe Firefly to produce extraordinary results. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a beginner, this course will equip you with the skills to elevate your creative projects.
You'll learn how to:
- Generate custom images
- Experiment with different styles
- Create professional-quality designs
Creative Concepting with AI
Discover how artificial intelligence can supercharge your creative process. This session explores the powerful synergy between human imagination and AI technology to help you develop compelling story concepts. Whether you’re a writer, designer, or marketer, this course will equip you with the tools to unlock your storytelling potential and stay ahead in the digital age.
Topics include:
- Learn to harness AI tools to generate innovative ideas
- Bring your creative vision to life with storyboarding
- Using AI as a sounding board to improve your concepts
Photoshop + AI: Supercharge Your Design Workflow
Ready to explore creative and time-saving AI features in Photoshop? Do you want to work smarter, faster, and more creatively? In this session, we'll lead you through the secret techniques that take Photoshop's Generative AI from good to great. Learn to harness AI for tasks like image restoration, object removal, background replacement, and generating new design elements. Whether you’re a graphic designer, professional photographer, or simply a passionate image editor, this course will equip you with the skills to unlock the full potential of Photoshop and AI.
You’ll see:
- Inspiring, creative examples of how to use AI and Generative Fill in Photoshop
- How Generative AI can be a wonderful addition to your existing Photoshop workflow
- How AI in Photoshop can boost your creativity
- Surprising Generative Fill applications you didn’t think were possible
Revolutionize Your Design Process with AI
The hardest thing in the world to do is change your workflow, systems, and habits. And yet, this AI revolution calls for us to change! Fortunately, revolution doesn't have to be painful—there’s lots of fun to be had, too. Join us and see how you can enhance both your creativity and efficiency by integrating AI into your design workflow, from concept generation to final output. We'll explore how to effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Jasper, and Perplexity to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving design industry.
Topics include:
- Tips for great prompting
- Ethical AI practices
- Legal considerations
Adobe InDesign + AI
AI may not totally revolutionize your layout work in InDesign, but it can certainly help! Alongside intelligent features that have existed for a while—such as Subject-Aware Text Wrap and Content-Aware Fit—InDesign’s newest GenAI features can give your workflow a major boost. Don’t miss this session to discover clever ways AI could be making your life easier in InDesign.
Topics include:
- When you should (and shouldn’t) use the new GenAI features in InDesign
- Automate your workflow with easy, AI-generated scripts
- Tricks and hacks for getting around InDesign's GenAI limitations
- Add-on tools and resources for supercharging your InDesign workflow
Day 2:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Video + AI: Revolutionizing Visual Storytelling
Everyone wants videos these days, but making them is a challenge for many designers and content creators. Fortunately, emerging AI tools can make the process of creating videos and animations far easier than it’s ever been!
Need a quick clip for social media? Or a quick how-to video for your corporate website or marketing email campaign? In this session, you’ll learn about AI tools and processes that could be the perfect solution. Join us and discover how to use AI for scriptwriting, video generation, editing, and post-production to create visually stunning and engaging videos that captivate audiences.
Topics include:
- An overview of the top AI video tools available, including HeyGen, Runway, Wonder Studio, and more
- AI voice-overs and cloning in real-world applications
- AI-generated lip-syncing and video language translations
- Animations and cinematic effects using Generative AI with Adobe apps
From Static to Dynamic: Bringing Designs to Life
Nothing “pops” like movement—so if you’re looking to bring attention and audience engagement to your design, you need to incorporate motion. That’s where AI can help! Join us for this exciting look at transforming static designs into moving, interactive experiences. Discover techniques for incorporating animation, microinteractions, and dynamic elements into your designs. Whether you’re a graphic designer, web developer, or UX designer, this session will equip you with the skills to create captivating and immersive digital experiences and elevate your designs to the next level.
Adobe Illustrator + AI
When people think AI in Adobe apps, they usually think Photoshop. But AI can boost your productivity and creativity in Illustrator too! Beloved instructor Jason Hoppe shows you how to integrate AI into your Illustrator work and create innovative visual solutions. Learn to become a more efficient and effective designer, delivering outstanding results in less time!
Topics include:
- Generating vectors from text prompts
- Automating repetitive tasks
- Bringing type back to life with Retype
- Making the most of Generative Recolor
- Integrating Adobe Firefly into your workflow
CreativePro Partner Panel
These days, the only way to be truly efficient and productive is to think outside the box and look at the ecosystem of services, resources, and third-party tools that are available to you.
Join us for a panel discussion with some of our partners to look at how to expand efficiency, improve workflows, and plan for a successful future.
My AI Journey
Kris Kashtanova is a photographer, artist, and educator with an amazing background. No only does she have a background in both computer science and journalism, she gained international notoriety last year when she published the world’s first copyrighted AI-assisted comic book, Zarya of the Dawn. Today she is a Sr. Creative AI Evangelist and Community Advocate at Adobe. If anyone can say “I fight for the users,” it’s Kris!
Join Kris as she explores how she has brought together a wide spectrum of tools and techniques in her work.
Topics include:
- The copyright challenge
- Making the jump from still to motion art
- How understanding the technology helps you create better
Copilot and Designer: PowerPoint + AI
AI is everywhere these days, even in the world of presentation design—both inside PowerPoint and in dozens of standalone apps and services. Discover how to leverage AI to help you create effective presentations in record time. Streamline your process with help from AI to generate everything from a basic outline or storyboard to custom graphics and templates. Whether you’re a designer, marketer, professional, or educator, this session will empower you to create presentations that are not only informative but also visually stunning and engaging.
You’ll learn how to:
- Take advantage of PowerPoint’s Copilot feature
- Work with Designer and PowerPoint
- Create on-brand content that commands attention
- Generate text-based content
- Use AI tools for image manipulation and layout generation
Creating Exceptional Images with GenAI
Learn to separate fact from fiction in the world of AI-generated images. This session will equip you to identify the traits of synthetic content, and use that knowledge to make your work stand out. You'll see how to develop a keen eye for detail as you discover the subtle yet impactful differences between human and AI-generated content. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or photographer, or a budding visual storyteller, this session empowers you to craft imagery that leaves a lasting impression.
Discounts and Group Registrations
- Students, faculty, non-profits, and government agencies can receive a $100 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Alumni of CreativePro events can receive a $150 discount off any multi-day pass.
- Groups of three or more can receive a $50 discount for each attendee they register.
- Discounts cannot be combined (including CreativePro member discount). Discounts cannot be added after you have registered.
- Please contact us here for discount information prior to registering.
Substitutions
- You may transfer your registration to another person by writing Marci on our Contact Us page. Your request must include your name and e-mail address as well as that of the person who will now be attending in your place. Once we receive this information, a confirmation letter will be sent to the new attendee.
- If you need any other information after reviewing this page, please contact us here.
Cancellations
- Until June 10, 2024, you may convert your In-Person pass to an At-Home pass (or vice versa). Any difference in cost for the pass will be due at the time of transfer, or a credit or refund will be issued. To make a change, write to Marci at events@creativepro.com. A new confirmation letter will be sent with the new information.
- If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so in writing to events@creativepro.com no later thanJune 10, 2024. Cancellations before June 10 will be charged a cancellation fee of $200. Cancellations made after June 10, as well as attendees who fail to attend without prior notification, will be responsible for the full registration fee.
- In the unlikely event we need to pivot the live event in Washington, DC, to an online-only event, your registration will be automatically moved to an At-Home pass, and you will be given a credit for the difference in cost. If we must cancel the event entirely, you will be given 30 days to choose credit or a full refund (after which time you will be given credit for registration fees paid).