All articles tagged with #design tools
Google has launched Mixboard, an AI-powered moodboard builder available in beta in the US, allowing users to create and explore design ideas using templates, text prompts, and image editing, similar to platforms like FigJam and Pinterest.
Figma, a collaborative interface design platform, has filed for an IPO under the ticker 'FIG', after nearly being acquired by Adobe in 2022. The company, which saw revenue rise to $228.2 million, is heavily investing in AI to enhance its design workflows and expand its toolset, signaling a strategic move to capitalize on AI advancements in the tech industry.
Canva has launched a new enterprise version of its design tool, addressing the needs of larger organizations with features like single sign-on, enhanced security, centralized brand management, and dedicated support. This move comes as Canva sees increased usage by large cohorts, necessitating a product that can handle complex workflows and multiple departments. The new enterprise product aims to empower organizations and streamline design processes across various industries.
Adobe has launched an updated version of its Adobe Express mobile app, offering a one-stop shop for instant content creation with Photoshop and Illustrator tools. Described as an "all-in-one, AI content creation app," Adobe Express integrates AI innovation with human creativity, providing features such as generative fill, text-to-image generation, video editing, brand kits, and text effects. The app is currently in beta for Android and iOS users can sign up for access. It allows for scheduling TikTok and Instagram content, real-time collaboration, and is set to revolutionize content creation for digital creators, students, influencers, small businesses, and design professionals.
Canva has launched a suite of new branding features and AI tools, including Brand Hub, Brand Templates, and Brand Folders, to become an all-in-one visual communication platform for brand managers and creative teams. The AI-driven tools include Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Eraser, as well as Canva Assistant, Beat Sync, Translate, and Magic Write. Other new and updated features include Shape Assist, layout recommendations, new fonts, Styles, layers capabilities, gradients, precision position tools, Alt Text, and Smart Design Imports. Canva aims to make it easier to take ideas from the head to the page and out into the world faster than ever before.