Generative AI in the studio: Experimenting with AI tools in graphic design education

How can generative AI support ideation and conceptual thinking in graphic design education? Through classroom projects, two graphic design students and their professor had the opportunity to show how Gen AI tools were used to spark ideas, explore visual directions, and expand conceptual thinking. Students discussed their workflow, the role of prompting and iteration, and how they navigated the relationship between generated outputs and their own design decisions. During this session, project outcomes were shared to illustrate how generative AI can support ideation while leaving creative decisions and judgment in the hands of students.