Adobe’s Conversational AI Agent Is a Mediocre Design Intern

Adobe’s new conversational AI agent for image generation is designed to feel like a junior design intern, guiding you through the creative process. Unlike other AI tools that just generate images from a few keywords, Adobe’s assistant asks for your input, making you feel more involved. It’s like having a helpful but inexperienced intern who needs your direction to get the best results.

The key difference is that this tool is conversational: you describe what you want, the AI asks clarifying questions, and you refine together. The author of the original article describes it as a "mediocre design intern"—it's not a genius, but it tries, and it makes you feel like part of the creative process rather than just a prompter.

This approach could be a game-changer for people who aren’t professional designers. Instead of just typing in a prompt and hoping for the best, you can work with the AI to refine your ideas. Think of it like collaborating with a friend who’s learning design—you’re both learning and improving together. However, the results are still mediocre; you won't get professional-grade output without significant human guidance.

If you want to try it out, open Adobe Express and look for the new conversational AI design assistant feature. Start with a simple project, like designing a social media post, and see how the AI responds to your feedback. It’s a fresh way to explore creativity with a little help from AI—just don't expect perfection.