Designing with AI: My Studio Workflow

Published September 10, 2025

In 2025, AI tools have become integral to my creative process. This post walks through how I blend generative AI with traditional design methodologies to enhance - not replace - human creativity. From concept ideation to final delivery, let's explore my modern digital studio workflow.

The Human+AI Collaboration

I start every project with a creative brief using Notion, then feed key elements into AI tools. Midjourney generates moodboards while Jasper drafts early text versions. The real magic happens when I refine these outputs with Figma for UI/UX and After Effects for motion design, maintaining the human touchpoints that make design unique.

My AI Toolkit

  • Midjourney (concept generation)
  • DALL·E 3 (custom image creation)
  • Copy.ai (content ideation)
  • Canva (rapid prototyping)
  • Adobe Firefly (asset enhancements)

The 7-Step Workflow

  1. Client brief & goal analysis
  2. Keyword research + AI prompt engineering
  3. Generate initial concepts and variations
  4. Human refinement & emotional filtering
  5. Prototyping in design tools
  6. Usability testing with real users
  7. Delivery with AI attribution

Ethical Considerations

Crucial to my workflow is the creative oversight principle. Every AI-generated element undergoes three human reviews for: - Originality validation - Cultural sensitivity checks - Brand alignment review