LINKS TO AI-POWERED APPLICATIONS PRODUCT DESIGNERS SHOULD EXPLORE

Embracing the Future: With AI’s Creative Potential, Product Designers Have a New Arsenal of Free Tools at Their Fingertips. Dive into the World of Computer Graphics with These Must-Have Applications.

1) NERFS & G-SPLATS:

• Luma Labs (Video to 3d API(Application programming interface))
• Google Earth Studio (a web-based animation tool that leverages Google Earth’s 3D imagery and satellite data to create stunning visual animations)

2) MUSIC:

• Suno (natural and expressive speech generation)
• MusicGen (an artificial intelligence-based tool designed to generate music. )
• Textfx (an advanced text generation tool designed to assist with various aspects of writing and content creation. )
• Nividia Broadcast ( a software application designed to enhance the quality of audio and video for live streaming, video conferencing, and content creation.)
• MusicFY.LOL (an innovative AI-driven platform designed to transform text and other inputs into musical compositions and audio content.)
• Elevenlabs.io (custom voice over)

3) UPSCALERS:

• CapCut (video and image editor)
• Replicate (restore and improve images by fixing defects like blur, noise, and low resolution.)
• upscayl.org (science to fiction to reality supercharging your images with AI.)

4) TEXT-TO-3D

• Genie (an artificial intelligence-powered platform that offers a range of features and tools to assist with writing, editing, and content creation.)

5) ANIMATION:

• LeiaPix (n innovative platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance images and photos. )
• Insta3D (a platform that specializes in creating 3D models and avatars from 2D images, specifically tailored for use in social media applications.)
• Animated Drawings (is a cutting-edge technology that automates the process of animating static drawings or illustrations using artificial intelligence algorithms.)

6) ILLUSION:

• Illusion Diffusion (an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to create and manipulate visual illusions or optical effects in digital media.)
• Runwayml.com (an online platform that provides a range of tools and resources for artists, designers, developers, and creators to explore and experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) in their creative projects. )

7) RESEARCH:

• Fabric  (YouTube video data extraction to text)
• Perplexity (a primarily a search engine that provides concise and accurate answers to queries by searching the internet in real-time and citing relevant sources)
• SciSpace (data analytics specifically tailored for scientific research and exploration in space-related domains.
• Google SGE (an early step in transforming the Search experience with generative AI.)
• UiPath Clipboard (a feature within the UiPath automation platform that allows robots to interact with data stored in the clipboard of a computer system.)
• Grammarly (a writing assistant tool that helps users improve the quality and correctness of their written communication.)
• ChatGPT (originators of the  generative-Pre-trained Transformer)
• Bard/Gemini (Microsoft version of the generative-Pre-trained transformer)
• Mylens.AI (product history)
• Paradox (hiring resource)

8) VIDEO:

• Pika Labs (image to video conversion tool)
• Moon Valley (team of world class researchers, engineers & artists building cutting edge video & image ML models.)
• HeyGen (Effortlessly produce studio-quality videos with AI-generated avatars and voices.)
• Synthesia (create professional-quality videos using AI-generated avatars. Synthesia is commonly used for video content production, marketing campaigns, e-learning, and personalized video messaging. It offers a range of features and customization options to create engaging and visually appealing videos without the need for live actors or extensive video production resources.)

9) TEXT-TO-IMAGE:

• Ideogram (analyze and interpret ideographic symbols, such as those used in writing systems like Chinese characters or Japanese kanji with features like character recognition, translation, or cultural context analysis.)
• DALL-E (images based on textual prompts, creating novel and diverse visual outputs.)
• Playground AI (image generator from text)
• Chatsonic (automate customer support, sales, and marketing interactions through messaging channels such as websites, social media, and messaging apps.)
• Slide.AI (produce professional-looking slides that effectively communicate their message to the audience.)
• Alli ai (virtual assistant platform that helps businesses automate tasks, manage workflows, and enhance productivity.)
• Hubspot AI (predictive lead scoring, email marketing personalization, chatbot automation, content recommendation, and sales automation.)

10) IMAGE GENERATION:

• Leonardo AI (art generator from text)
• Misgif.APP (tool focused on creating or manipulating GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format).
• Roomai.com (design your dream home)
• ClipDrop.CO  Swap (switch out images)
• Midjourney (text to image creation)
• Sketch2Code (this Microsoft AI tool converts hand-drawn sketches into HTML prototypes, making it easier for designers to create interactive web designs from their initial concepts.)
• Adobe Sensei (content-aware fill, image upscaling, font recognition, and auto colorization, streamlining design workflows and enhancing creativity.)
• RunwayML (AI models that can be integrated into design workflows, allowing designers to generate art, animations, and visual effects, as well as experiment with style transfer and image manipulation.)
• Figma Mirror and Figmotion (animation plugin, enables designers to create interactive prototypes and animations directly within the Figma platform, facilitating collaboration and iteration.)
• Daz 3D (3D modeling and rendering platform that utilizes AI-driven content creation tools to generate lifelike human models, environments, and animations, empowering designers to create realistic 3D scenes with ease.)
• Tailor Brands (generate custom logos, brand identities, and marketing materials)
• AutoCAD’s (generative Design (optimize designs for specific criteria, such as cost, weight, or material usage, helping designers explore and generate alternative design solutions.)
• Canva (Canva’s Magic Resize feature employs AI to automatically resize and reformat design elements, such as images and text, for various platforms and dimensions)
• Wordtune (writing assistant that offers suggestions for improving text clarity, style, and tone, helping designers refine copywriting and communication within their design projects.)
• Deep Dream Generator (transform images into surreal and artistic interpretations, providing designers with inspiration and creative possibilities for visual exploration and experimentation.)