Unlock the full potential of AI tools: 5 Tips to Design EPrint Ready E-Banners

The first step in designing an e-banner is to choose the right AI tool as there are too many tools that could be great for creating unique and stylized images. For example, Stable Diffusion excels at generating images from textual prompts. Photoshop Firefly, on the other hand, is integrated into a widely-used design software and can quickly extend images and add or remove objects. They could be similar but also totally different. For those who are new to designing e-banners, they shall avoid the AI tools that are too difficult to manage as too many functions may confuse users and lead time to adapt to the software.

Once you've chosen your tool, the next step is to define your design concept. This involves deciding on the overall look and feel of your e-banner, including the color scheme, typography, and imagery. Remember to keep your target audience in mind when defining your concept. You should always establish a clear vision of your e-banner's message and goals. Are you looking to advertise a product, promote a sale, or maybe increase brand awareness? The purpose will dictate the content, layout, and design of your e-banner.

With the assistance of your chosen AI tool, you may find it never be that easy to generate your initial design. This involves inputting your design concept into the tool and letting it or create an image because you can do this by just sending a command to the dashboard. However, most of the AI tools cannot paint flawless images, sometimes they still get errors in generating fingers, hairs and other details. Therefore, after generating your stunning design, the next step is to refine it. This involves tweaking the design elements to better align with your design concept. The tip is to generate elements instead of the whole picture as if you are using Canva.

The next step is to prepare it for e-printing. Conventional printed artwork and artwork designed for e-printing are very different in terms of color processing, such as RGB and CMYK. To ensure your e-banner is e-print ready, adhere to the printing guidelines. Use high-resolution images (300dpi or more) and convert your design to CMYK color mode, as this is the standard for print materials. Additionally, consider your banner's size and potential scaling for different print sizes. Adjusting for e-print can ensure your design is in the correct format and resolution for e-printing. Luckily, most AI tools, including Canva and Photoshop Firefly allow you to export your design in various formats.