Generative AI for vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator
The Adobe Illustrator drawing program enhances vector graphics with commercially usable patterns, details and colors using the generative AI Firefly.
The generative AI Adobe Firefly creates vector details and patterns in the Illustrator drawing program based on prompt input.
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Adobe is adding a generative AI to its Illustrator drawing program: Firefly Vector Model 2 adds fully editable details in the form of vector graphics. It is currently still available in beta version. The update will be available for download immediately for registered Creative Cloud customers.
Adobe Illustrator and Firefly Vector 2
With the "Generative Shape Fill" tool, graphic designers can expand simple shapes such as heads, torsos and rectangles for arms and legs for a figure into detailed vector lines using a prompt such as "cute colorful robot". Like Photoshop, Illustrator also provides a floating context bar for this purpose.
The AI option "Text to Pattern" creates vector patterns after prompt input. Settings for colors and shapes of a graphic can be transferred to other graphics as a style reference in order to apply colors and gradients to simple vectors with a single click.
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Commercial use and AI guideline
Like Adobe's image generator, the vector model should also be commercially usable without users having to fear warnings. Adobe has formulated ethical guidelines for the use of generative AI. Adobe is committed to respecting copyright and never training its AI with user content.
Adobe trains its models with licensed content from Adobe Stock and public domain content. Adobe identifies AI-generated files with so-called "content credentials" in the metadata, which name the generating model and the host application.
Visualize drawings on product photos
In addition to the AI tools, Illustrator comes with a range of other new features. The mock-up function is intended to help designers try out a logo or graphic on photos in order to visualize its effect on a coffee bag, a cloth bag or a baseball cap, for example.
Illustrator provides a series of photos for this purpose. The program adjusts the geometry automatically and in real time, for example while you drag the design over the baseball cap with the mouse.
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Add dimensions and file view
The dimension tool can be used to display values such as the length of certain lines and angles. This can help the print shop to output the graphic accurately. The function is aimed at packaging designers, architects and fashion designers, among others.
The drawing program should pan and zoom faster in large documents. Drawings can be scaled in the view from 3.13 to 64,000 percent. (akr)
