Until recently, designing a good graphic piece required years of experience in Photoshop, Illustrator or Figma. Today, with the help of artificial intelligence, anyone can create high-impact visuals in minutes.

This doesn't mean design has died. On the contrary: it got a boost. AI tools don't replace the designer, they empower them. They automate repetitive tasks, free up creative time and let you explore ideas faster.

If you're starting out in the world of design, or if you already work in this and want to save hours of work, this article is for you. Below, I'll list 10 tools that can boost your daily workflow:

1. MidJourney

MidJourney isn't just an AI: it's a laboratory of visual inspiration. What's most surprising is that many times, it gives you back ideas you didn't even know you wanted. Ideal for conceptual campaigns, moodboards, covers or simply unblocking creative blocks.

• 📸 Results worthy of a digital gallery.

• ✍️ You'll learn to write better just by using it: prompts are part of the game.

• 💬 It's used by everyone from visual artists to top advertisers.

2. Canva AI (Magic Design)

Canva was already friendly. But now with AI, it's like having a junior designer who suggests ideas without you asking. The magic is that it unblocks you when you don't know where to start.

• 🧠 Magic Write is key for quick copy.

• 🎥 Ideal for entrepreneurs and freelancers who do EVERYTHING on their own.

• 💬 It doesn't replace a pro designer, but it saves you in a thousand situations.

3. Adobe Firefly

If you've used Photoshop all your life, Adobe Firefly seems straight out of an episode of Black Mirror, but for good. You can erase, expand, replace, modify… without destroying anything.

• 🖌️ The “Generative Fill” saves you hours.

• 🔥 Ideal for demanding jobs: editorial, commercial, branding.

• 💬 The learning curve is higher, but the results are worth it.

4. Khroma

Tired of always seeing the same palettes? Khroma understands your favorite colors and gives you combinations that feel your own, not just another template. The nicest thing is that you start to trust your intuition.

• 🎯 Branding with identity, not with formulas.

• 💡 Super useful when you feel stuck.

• 💬 It brings personality to any project.

5. Looka

Looka is like that friend who makes you a logo “to get by”… but better. Ideal if you're starting a project and want something quick but decent. It doesn't replace a designer, but it gets you out of a bind.

• ✍️ It generates everything: logo, favicon, guidelines, mockups.

• 📦 It's an express visual MVP.

• 💬 If you grow later, you can always redesign.

6. Runway ML

If you work in video, Runway ML saves you 80% of the technical work. Cuts, backgrounds, effects, voice… everything with two clicks. But the most interesting thing is Gen-2: you write an idea, and it turns into an animated clip.

• 📹 Gen-2 seems like science fiction applied to reels.

• 💬 Ideal for creators who want to stand out visually.

• 🔁 It also works for express editing without knowing Premiere.

7. Uizard

Are you one of those who draw their ideas? Uizard turns that into a real app. It's perfect for when you have a product idea, but you're not a designer nor do you know code. You prototype without fear.

• 🛠️ It speeds up MVPs like no other.

• 💬 It has clean and modern templates.

• 📱 Ideal for validating ideas quickly.

8. Remove.bg

Remove.bg is like that plugin you didn't know you needed until you try it. Once you use it, you never cut anything out by hand again. For e-commerce or quick content, it's a powerful tool.

• 🧠 Surgical precision on complex backgrounds.

• 🔄 You can use it from your phone or integrate it with tools.

• 💬 Simple, fast and effective.

9. Let's Enhance

If you ever had a photo you loved but was low quality… this is for you. Let's Enhance is like automatic Photoshop: you upload, you wait, and you download something ready to print.

• 🎯 Ideal for portfolios or large pieces.

• 🪄 It also improves old or pixelated photos.

• 💬 It gets you out of a bind on visual deliveries.

10. Designs.ai

Designs.ai is for those who want to solve EVERYTHING from a single tool. Logos, videos, copy, presentations… all in the same interface. Ideal if you need speed without giving up aesthetics.

• 🧰 All-in-one with AI.

• 🌐 In Spanish, web-based, easy to use.

• 💬 Perfect for multitasking freelancers or small agencies.

  
  
  

If you'd like to keep exploring this topic, you can also read generative AI tools for marketing and content in LATAM.

Recommended Coderhouse courses

If you want to understand and apply artificial intelligence in your work, Coderhouse has programs for all levels:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course: to understand how AI models work and start applying them from scratch.

• AI Automation Course: to automate workflows with tools like n8n and Make, without needing to code.

• AI Engineering Course: for developers who want to integrate language models into real applications.

Frequently asked questions about AI tools for graphic design

Do I need to know design to use these artificial intelligence tools?

No. Many are designed for beginners. But having basic notions of composition and color gives you a huge advantage.

Do AI tools replace designers?

No. They boost your ability, automate the repetitive and free up time for the creative.

What's the best AI tool to start with?

Canva with AI is ideal to begin. If you want to create visual art, MidJourney or Firefly are good options.

Are these tools free?

Almost all have a free version with limited features. Some like Remove.bg or Khroma are 100% free with key features.

Where can I learn to use them professionally?

At Coderhouse you have courses on UX/UI Design, AI applied to work and creative tools, with live mentoring.

Glossary

• Prompt: text you give an AI so it generates an image, design or video.

• Mockup: visual mock-up of how a product would look (for example, a logo on a mug).

• Wireframe: basic sketch or scheme of an app, website or interactive design.

• Generative Fill: feature that completes or expands images using AI.

• API: interface to integrate tools like Remove.bg with other programs or sites.

Conclusion

These tools aren't just a fad: they're an open door to working better, faster and with more visual impact. But the most important thing isn't using them... it's learning to get the most out of them like a professional.

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