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WE HELP CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS LEARN HOW TO USE AI TO AMPLIFY THEIR SKILLS.

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AI REAL Design

AI Real Design is a specialized training platform built for graphic designers and creative professionals who have developed their skills using traditional design tools and now want to also incorporate the power of AI design tools into their workflow. 

We focus on design projects that our experienced graphic design team has worked on similarly for real clients. For each AI Real Design lesson, we choose a project that can be created using both traditional design tools and various AI tools. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow training is provided that shows how AI tools will amplify the creative process and speed up the creative workflow.

“Creativity starts with real designers. AI is just the revolutionary tool we get to use to help us innovate faster to accomplish our ideas.” — AI REAL Design

Our lessons are designed for busy creative professionals who learn by doing. Subscribers can follow each lesson exactly, or use the training to spark their own creative ideas and projects.

Lessons are completely online and can be accessed 24/7. All lesson assets are available to download and can be freely used. Assets provided include: images, video files, audio files, prompts, music files, Photoshop templates (most can be opened up in Affinity by Canva), pdf instructions, and more!

Graphic designer learning AI design tools with AI REAL Design's self-paced online training

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

If you use Canva or Affinity by Canva, you can upload/open up the Photoshop files. Most asset pieces will translate well, but effects may not. In Canva the .psd file must be less than 300MB. Large .psd files with layers can be opened with Affinity by Canva. Or, assets can be individually placed on your canvas.

Learn AI with REAL design projects!

Meet your AI Real Design Trainer

Ryan is a composite AI character of an experienced team of graphic designers with many years of real-life design work.

PRESENTING PROJECT LESSONS WITH RYAN HELPS US GIVE YOU A FUN AND ENGAGING WAY TO LEARN AI TOOLS USING A DATABASE OF REAL-LIFE DESIGN PROJECTS OUR EXPERIENCED AND CREATIVE DESIGNERS HAVE WORKED ON WITH THEIR CLIENTS.

AI Real Design Training Lessons

EVEN IF YOU'VE NEVER USED AI TOOLS YOU CAN START TODAY BY FOLLOWING ALONG IN THE LESSONS.

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, ElevenLabs, Nano Banana, ChatGPT, Seedance and CapCut

PODCAST ADVERTISEMENT

From Logo to Podcaster

What You'll Learn

Use your client's logo to animate a character that can be used in an advertisement for social media.

Turn a Logo >> into a Character

Make the Character >> an Animated Character

Make the Character more realistic-looking

Professional Podcast-style Advertisement for social media

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, Google Gemini and ChatGPT

12-MONTH THEMED CALENDAR

Puppy Calendar

What You'll Learn

Create a beautiful calendar using AI to generate content and professional-looking images.

Calendar Concept >> to AI-Generated Images

Puppy Images >> to Professional-looking Staged Hero Images for a 12-month Wall Calendar

Use AI to Create Calendar Content

Professional Print-Ready Calendar

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, Nano Banana, Seedance and CapCut

ANIMATED CHARACTERS

AI Character Portfolio

What You'll Learn

Create an Animated Character Portfolio with Unique Voices using AI tools for Image, Voice, and Video Generation.

Turn a Digital Photo >> into Unique Characters

Add Unique Complementary AI-Generated Voices

Using an AI Video Editor, produce a Custom Video using your Unique AI Characters

Professional Video Presentation of your AI Character Portfolio

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All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop and ChatGPT

MOCKUP CLIENT'S LOGO

Logo Mockups

What You'll Learn

Use AI Image Generation to quickly set up Logo Mockups your clients will love.

Client's Logo >> into High-End Mockups

Learn to set up variant logos for the best results in your AI image generations

Edit and Produce Quality images that make your client's logo the Hero

Professional-looking Logo Mockup Presentation to show your client

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The step-by-step format made all the difference. I was overwhelmed by how many AI tools were coming out and didn’t know where to start. Instead of throwing a hundred tools at me, the training walked me through specific skills one at a time. I could watch a lesson and immediately try it myself.

Sara
Freelance Designer
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I love the focus on real design projects! With AI, I always thought "That's cool...but what do I do with it?" Now I have a specific project I can learn using AI.

Anthony McAlister
Marketing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It helped take the intimidation out of AI. I kept hearing that designers needed to learn AI, but every platform seemed different and everything was changing so quickly. These tutorials broke the process into manageable steps. I stopped feeling like I was behind and started feeling like I could actually use these tools.

Kathy Turner
Solopreneur

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Suno, ChatGPT, Nano Banana and CapCut

BIRTHDAY IMAGES TO MUSIC

Musical Greeting Card

What You'll Learn

Send a friend a Musical Greeting Video with a custom song and complementary-styled images.

Have AI assist you Write a "Happy Birthday" Greeting

Greeting/Verse >> into an Original Song in several music genres

Generate Title and Complementary Video Images using AI

Produce a Custom Video with an Original Song for a friend

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, Nano Banana and Blurb

gift of favorite recipes

Recipe Book

What You'll Learn

Make a Modern Recipe Book with Professional-looking, AI-Generated Ingredient & Hero Images.

Client Recipes >> to a Modern Recipe Book with AI-Generated Ingredient Images

Create AI-Generated Hero Images that look staged by a Professional Food Photographer

Set up all the Recipe Pages in Photoshop using Pre-Designed Templates

Professional Modern & Minimalistic Recipe Book

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, Google Gemini and ChatGPT

3 ft. x 5 ft. canvas banner

Large Event Banner

What You'll Learn

Start with a Family Photo and Transform the Characters and Background for a Halloween-Themed Event Banner.

Generic Family Photo >> Transform Each Family Member into a Unique Character

Transform the Background >> Scary Graveyard Background

Set up Artwork for Printing >> Large Event Banner

Large-Format Banner >> Ready for professional Printing

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, Nano Banana, ChatGPT and Claude

DENTIST'S OFFICE BOOKLET FOR KIDS

Activity Book for Kids

What You'll Learn

Use AI to generate Puzzles, Activities, and Characters for a Children's Activity & Coloring Book.

Client (Dentist) >> Turned to a Kid-Friendly Character for an Activity Book

Create Puzzles and Activities >> AI-Generated pieces

Set up the Cover and Inside Pages in Photoshop

Professionally Printed Activity Book

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop, Vectorizer.AI, ChatGPT and BoardGamesMaker.com

CUSTOM WARRIOR ROBOT PLAYING CARDS

Deck of Playing Cards

What You'll Learn

Create a complete custom set of AI Warrior Robots for a Robot-Themed Deck of Playing Cards.

Custom themed >> AI-Generate complete set of Playing Cards

Use AI to also generate Suits and Back Image for the Playing Cards

Set up all the images in Photoshop and ready them for Professional Printing

Full deck of Custom Playing Cards sent to Print

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

Traditional & AI Tools* Used:

* Many AI tools offer a free trial / low cost to test out.

Tools used: Photoshop and ChatGPT

CUSTOM STORY PROFESSIONALLY PRINTED

Children's Storybook

What You'll Learn

Write a Story using AI and then AI-Generate all the Images for an engaging Child's Storybook for Professional Printing.

Use AI to assist you in writing a Children's Story

Engaging Children's Story >> AI-Generate custom child-friendly images

Create a Unique Cover for the Storybook

Setup all pieces for a Professionally Printed Children's Storybook

All assets used in training provided in the lessons

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

AI is now part of my process—not a replacement for it. What I appreciated most was learning how to use AI alongside my traditional design skills. I still make the creative decisions. AI just gives me another set of tools for exploring ideas, creating assets, and getting through certain parts of a project faster.

Steve Garcia
Art Director
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It connects AI to the tools I already know. That was the missing piece for me. I didn’t want to abandon Photoshop, Illustrator, or my normal workflow. I wanted to understand where AI fits into it. The training helped me see AI as an extension of my existing skill set.

Gary Anderson
Graphic Designer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’m creating things I wouldn’t have attempted before. AI has opened up a completely different way of exploring concepts. I can experiment with ideas, styles, compositions, and imagery much faster, then use my traditional design skills to turn those ideas into finished work.

Frank Craig
Creative Professional

We continually add NEW lessons!

NEW LESSONS ARE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY EACH MONTH WITH REAL-LIFE PROJECTS!

NEW DESIGN PROJECT LESSONS COMING SOON

  • Digital Billboard Design

  • Stop Motion Video

  • Infographic Illustration

  • Watercolor Image

  • Grand Opening Display

MORE PLANNED DESIGN PROJECT LESSONS

  • Product Launch Reveal

  • Logo Design

  • Claymation Video

  • Educational Game

  • Music Video

And many more to come!

Learn AI with REAL design projects!

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer some of the most common questions we've been asked.

Question 1: What skill level is this training for?

Our courses are beginner-friendly. We walk you through everything step-by-step, even if you've never used AI tools before. Anyone with basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Affinity by Canva, or any other design software will have the ability to easily follow the lessons. We keep things simple, clear, and actionable so all you have to do is start creating!

Question 2: How long do I have access to the training?

Each subscription is for a full one-year term. You will have immediate and complete access to EVERYTHING 24/7 during that period of time. Your subscription will renew one year from the date you subscribed. LOCK IN TODAY AS A FOUNDING MEMBER — Those who lock in as a Founding Member will never have the price of their yearly subscription increase ... ever! (For as long as you keep your uninterrupted subscription.)

Question 3: Can't I learn all of this for free on YouTube?

YouTube is a great resource, but you would burn hours and hours of your time trying to find this type of training. Honestly, we have not found any other resource quite like the courses we offer. Especially when you are learning how to use AI tools, you want clear and non-fragmented training. The strength of our lessons is that we provide step-by-step instruction to guide you through this process.

Question 4: Will I need to subscribe to AI platforms and purchase a bunch of AI tools for this course?

We always show you exactly which platforms and tools we use and which ones we think are the best for each design project. You are free to use the ones we suggest, or you may already have a subscription to a different platform where you have paid credits. Most of the AI tools have either free levels or trial offers, so you can test them with the lesson. Also, for image, video, and voice generation, we show you a platform that requires no subscription (only pay-per-use).

Question 5: How long are the lessons?

Each lesson varies in length, but we purposely designed them so that you can efficiently get through the course in a timely manner with bite-sized sections. We know graphic designers and creative professionals are busy and want to simply be shown how to complete the project with AI design tools. The lessons are structured to quickly multiply your expertise and proficiency and build your confidence in using various AI design tools. We promise we will not waste your time with useless information.

Question 6: How do I know your training is the right fit for me?

On our Home Page, we provide overview videos of our training. Also, if you go to the FREEBIES Page, we offer free training so you can get a feel of how we teach (clear, step-by-step, taking you through the process).

Question 7: Is there a money-back-guarantee?

Absolutely! Our products are built on value and customer satisfaction. If you're not satisfied, send us an email within our 10-day refund policy and we'll send you your money back, no questions asked.

Question 8: How do I cancel my subscription?

Visit your secure billing page to update your card or cancel anytime. You can also email [email protected] or use the chat button in your member area. If you cancel, your subscription won't renew and you'll keep access until the end of the year you've paid for. Canceling within 10 days? See our Refund Policy for a full refund.

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