Who should use the Design graphics workflow?
Teams or solo builders working on creativity tasks who want a repeatable process instead of one-off tool experiments.
AI Workflow · Creativity
Practical execution plan for design graphics with clear steps, mapped tools, and delivery-focused outcomes.
Deliverable outcome
Final deliverables in correct formats, accessible to the end user.
30-90 minutes
Includes setup plus initial result generation
Free to start
You can swap tools by pricing and policy requirements
Final deliverables in correct formats, accessible to the end user.
Use each step output as the input for the next stage
Step map
Instead of relying on a single generic AI model, this pipeline connects specialized tools to maximize quality. First, you'll use Notion AI 3.0 to a clear brief and all raw materials ready for design work. Then, you pass the output to Figma to a structured layout that organizes content logically. Then, you pass the output to Ideogram to a polished design with cohesive colors, images, and readable text. Then, you pass the output to Adobe Firefly to a visually rich design with professional polish. Then, you pass the output to Figma to a design approved by stakeholders and ready for production. Finally, Recraft AI is used to final deliverables in correct formats, accessible to the end user.
Define Brief & Gather Assets
A clear brief and all raw materials ready for design work.
Create Initial Layout & Composition
A structured layout that organizes content logically.
Refine Visual Elements & Typography
A polished design with cohesive colors, images, and readable text.
Add Effects & Enhancements
A visually rich design with professional polish.
Review & Iterate
A design approved by stakeholders and ready for production.
Export & Deliver Final Files
Final deliverables in correct formats, accessible to the end user.
Start by clarifying the project scope, target audience, and key message. Collect all necessary source materials such as brand guidelines, logos, images, fonts, and copy text.
Why Notion AI 3.0: Notion AI 3.0 combines project management with AI workflow automation and can integrate cloud storage, fulfilling both needs of brief definition and asset gathering.
Sketch or wireframe the overall structure, placing key elements like headlines, images, and calls-to-action. Use grid systems and alignment to establish visual hierarchy.
Why Figma: Figma is a professional design software for UI/UX layout and composition, directly matching the need for design software.
Select and apply colors, imagery, and typography that align with the brand. Adjust contrast, font sizes, and spacing to improve readability and visual appeal.
Why Ideogram: Ideogram specializes in typographic image generation and logo design, directly addressing typography and visual element refinement.
Apply shadows, gradients, overlays, or filters to add depth and emphasis. For photos, retouch and color-correct to ensure consistency.
Why Adobe Firefly: Adobe Firefly provides AI-powered image editing with generative fill and retouching, matching the need for effects and enhancements.
Share the design with stakeholders or a test audience for feedback. Make revisions to layout, colors, or copy based on input, then finalize.
Why Figma: Figma supports collaboration through comments and version history, fulfilling the need for a collaboration tool with version control.
Export the design in required formats (e.g., PNG, PDF, SVG, JPEG) at appropriate resolutions. Organize files with clear naming and deliver to the client or production team.
Why Recraft AI: Recraft AI generates editable vector graphics and style sets, allowing export of final design files in versatile formats.
§ Before you start
Teams or solo builders working on creativity tasks who want a repeatable process instead of one-off tool experiments.
No. Start with the top pick for each step, then replace tools only if they do not fit your pricing, compliance, or output needs.
Open the mapped task page and compare top options side by side. Prioritize output quality, integration fit, and predictable cost before scaling.
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