ChatGPT has evolved! OpenAI has released the GPT-4o model, which lets ChatGPT generate images. The AI model was previously unable to do so since it was trained to generate text only. The 4o model lets ChatGPT create graphic design visuals and artwork! But is it worth using?
ChatGPT 4o model
OpenAI announced a new and evolved version of the GPT-4 model. The latest model lets users prompt if they need images from ChatGPT. From there, ChatGPT generates them.
The best thing about this model is that free users also get a chance to use the 4o model on a limited basis. However, you can use the 4o model with more freedom and fewer limits by subscribing to the Plus and Team plans. Here’s my brief experience with the 4o model.
Generated Designs
I asked ChatGPT for three designs.
The first was an ad design for an eCommerce website. I wasn’t too impressed with the design since it didn’t look like some of the ad designs I usually see. Then again, I didn’t specify what I wanted inside the ad.
The second design was a packaging design. I gave it example designs for ChatGPT to use as inspiration. Unfortunately, ChatGPT didn’t interpret what I needed. Still, it wasn’t a bad design.
My final request was a logo. I asked it to create a circular logo with a retro font, using a blue, pink, and yellow motif. Here’s the result, and it doesn’t look bad. One area to note here is the spelling of Luccky in the middle section of the logo. Plus, I’m bothered by that white space in the yellow section. Overall, it wasn’t a bad design but it needs more tweaks.
I also asked ChatGPT what else it could design for me. Here’s its response.
My three requested designs don’t fully indicate the model’s capabilities as it could probably do better with other and more specific prompts.
Fortunately, ChatGPT users have options inside the platform. However, this applies only to paid users. The first option is using the Dall-E model. The other option is integrating a user-created GPT bot to generate different designs without leaving ChatGPT.
Top Alternatives to ChatGPT Graphic Design
ChatGPT is late to the graphic design party and has been overtaken by AI, DIY, and designer competitors. This means that OpenAI needs to fine-tune the model for better generation for future releases. In the meantime, you can check out these handy AI graphic design alternatives!
1. Simplified
One of our top picks for the best ChatGPT graphic design alternatives is Simplified. This platform is an all-in-one solution for marketing teams for their copy, images, videos, and social media needs. It has a free plan for businesses on a budget.
You can choose an AI design based on what you need. Its AI can generate ads, presentations, carousel images, memes, quotes, and thumbnail makers.
For Simplified, I chose AI ads. It defaulted to the Instagram ad size: 1080×1080. This could be limiting if you want flexible sizing. However, you can select a template, depending on where you want to post an ad.
Once you finalize customization, it will generate four images based on your chosen template. If you don’t select one that’s also fine.
The AI-generated social media posts look decent. Compared to most AI generators, Simplified is better at writing copy since it doesn’t come out as gibberish. Plus, you can edit the AI-generated images, too! Overall, Simplified is a much better alternative to ChatGPT.
2. Leonardo
Leonardo is a new entry to the AI graphic design sphere. However, the AI design platform is already fully developed to help individuals, teams, and businesses get their AI-generated graphic designs in one place! The AI graphic design tool has a free plan with 150 tokens. Note that generating a graphic design is 14 tokens. However, what’s great about Leonardo is it generates multiple designs in one go.
Unfortunately, based on my prompt, Leonardo didn’t fulfill my envisioned design. It created an illustration-style social media post.
I asked for a logo design next. Unfortunately, it didn’t follow what I needed. You can use some tools like refining and background removal to edit the images.
That said, Leonardo is ideal for art and illustrations.
3. Canva
Canva is no longer just a graphic design app. This popular app uses AI as well! You can still make designs from scratch. However, if you want to check what it can do, Canva provides various ways to get AI-generated images.
First, Canva has a Magic Design tool. Its free AI image generator lets you use credits to submit a prompt. I prompted it to create a logo. I wasn’t impressed by it since it published gibberish. However, it attempted to follow the other design elements.
I requested another design, which was a social media post. Magic Design fell short on that one, too, and I wouldn’t post any of those choices.
The second option is using one of their apps. Canva has a Dall-E integration, which is great if you want to try Dall-E without subscribing to OpenAI. However, the credits for Dall-E are limited, and I’ve used up mine.
Hire Penji for Graphic Design Work
One of AI’s weaknesses is it doesn’t fully interpret your prompt the way you want it to be presented. Additionally, some AI tools won’t let you revise their generated prompt. You have to ask the AI to regenerate the image to get your desired output. That could be frustrating, and the best option is to reach out to a human designer to help you create custom designs.
And if you need the human touch for your designs, you need a reliable graphic design service like Penji to help you! Expect that our designers will produce engaging designs. Plus, you can request multiple variations of one design.
You don’t need to do the heavy lifting. You can sit back while our Penji designers work on your projects. Once our designers submit the first draft, you can use our revision tool or chat tool to tell our designers how to improve the work. However, if you’re 100% satisfied, you can download and use the designs immediately!
And if you want to see Penji live in action, get a sneak peek by watching a video demo!
