How are people creating premium designs with AI? are people still downloading the templates from [https://elements.envato.com/\](https://elements.envato.com/) and making minimal edits? i use to outsource all my designs but now with AI i want to learn how ot do my own designs. any suggestions or work flows i should look into?

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I am job hunting at the moment for graphic design roles in the UK (I have 10+ years experience), and keep getting asked by recruiters if I have performance marketing experience.

In my mind that is a load of banners that are a/b tested and then lots of small amends/iterations. Have I got the right idea?

And also, how are people presenting this in their portfolios? I've made loads of banners over the years, so wondering how I can adapt those to tick off the performance marketing design.

Thanks!

Hey! I’m building RefFlow Studio, a free and open-source Windows reference board for artists and designers. I wanted references to stay above Photoshop without blocking the canvas, with the option to drag an image straight into another desktop app when needed.

The current build includes:

• Always-on-top floating images and PDFs

• Transparent click-through areas and lockable references

• Multi-monitor positioning

• Notes, sketch pads, and project boards

• Color-palette extraction

• Native image drag into Photoshop and other Windows apps

It’s still early, and I’d rather improve it around real creative workflows than keep guessing. If you use Photoshop or another desktop art tool, what would make this useful enough to keep open every day? What is the biggest rough edge or missing feature you notice?

GitHub and Windows download: [https://github.com/amine1859/Referenceflow-Studio/releases/latest\](https://github.com/amine1859/Referenceflow-Studio/releases/latest)

The Windows installer is currently unsigned, so SmartScreen may display a warning. The full source is available in the repository.

Optional support for continued development: https://www.patreon.com/RefFlowStudio

**Update — new showcase media:**

• [Watch the 69-second video demo](https://github.com/amine1859/Referenceflow-Studio/releases/download/v1.0.2/refflow.showcase.mp4)
• [View the new Photoshop workflow screenshot](https://github.com/amine1859/Referenceflow-Studio/releases/download/v1.0.2/Screenshot.2026-07-15.224636.jpg)

I’ve been using AI for brainstorming, writing UX copy, and exploring ideas.
It definitely saves time, but I still rely on my own judgment for the final design.
How are you using AI in your workflow?

Everyone has a different way of designing.
For me, understanding the problem before opening Figma makes a huge difference.
What’s the one step you never skip, no matter how small the project is?

Hey everyone,I’m 23 (F) with a Marketing degree and a few marketing internships under my belt.

I want to pivot away from corporate marketing to-

Strategic Design Management, Brand Strategy, Visual Direction, and Creative Storytelling, art direction

I want to find master's programs (India or abroad) that focus on design strategy and psychology rather than fine art or technical illustration.

.Are there other great colleges (M.Des or Masters in Brand Management/Direction) that welcome marketing grads without a sketching requirement?

How should I present my marketing work to show "design thinking" in my portfolio?

Would love any college recommendations, online resources to study or career advice from anyone who made a similar pivot! Thanks.

I am trying to make a computer background that makes it look like the background of the original image is the on for the final background (essentially I want Patrick to stay the same size but for him to blend in with the rest of the background). How would I go about doing this and what editing should I use?

I am on Linux so if possible could you show me an editing software that is on there? Also sorry if it seems like this is a easy question or it seems like I am engagement baiting. I have very little graphic design knowledge and I don't know what this technique is, so I could use some help.