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AI can make decent flyers, but most still aren't great.
Clear prompts and limits can produce much better AI flyers.
A designer is best, but these tips work when that's not an option.
AI flyers are interesting. I personally don't love them, and I can instantly spot one. Too much text. Clashing fonts. Imagery that's meant to look realistic but is somehow off. When one pops up on Facebook, where I see them most often, I usually send it to my husband so we can mourn another person or small business that needs to be freed from the grip of unchecked AI design.
Most people aren't graphic designers. They may lack experience with Photoshop or Illustrator, or even more user-friendly tools such as Canva, and hiring a professional is not always possible or within the budget for events such as a school fundraiser, community gathering, or high school reunion. Naturally, people are turning to AI to whip something up quickly and cheaply.
Also: How to spot an AI image: 6 telltale signs it's fake - and my go-to free detectors
For example, a friend recently shared a flyer for our high school reunion. I thought it looked surprisingly decent, but because I know she doesn't use design tools, I figured it was made by AI. Then I spotted the "AI-generated content" label in the corner.
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