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Okay designers, I need your brains for a second 👀
I’ve been working on a new branding project (sneak peek coming soon, it’s for a Deluxe M kind of vibe ✨) and once again I found myself stuck in the same loop…
I have so many ideas when it comes to presenting brands. Not just logos on a white background, but full-on storytelling, mockups that feel alive, visuals that actually sell the vibe.
And then… I hit the execution wall.
I’ve tried a few AI tools, played around with mockups, and tested different workflows,: but I still feel like I’m overcomplicating everything and spending way too much time trying to make it look how it feels in my head.
So I’m curious
How do you approach your branding presentations?
What tools are you using for mockups?
Do you build scenes from scratch, use templates, AI, or something else?
Basically… how do you make the process smoother without killing the creativity?
Would love to hear your workflows, tips, or even struggles so we can all suffer evolve together 😅✨
I love everything about this already
Thank you, I appreciate it 😊
Class
Thank you 🙌
Looks good
Thank you 🙌
I use a combination of AI and mockups :)
Yeah, I'm working on a better workflow with more AI, and just looking for some reviews on tools and suggestions :D
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What if your AI workflow is the reason your brand still looks generic?
Q2 forced me to reset how I build everything creatively and honestly… I simplified it way down.
Right now my process is just two tools, but waaay more intention behind them.
I’m using Claude to actually think with me. I feed it strategy, references, and the full brand world, and it translates that into really detailed prompts. When you pair that with Nano Banana 2, you finally start seeing visuals that actually feel like your brand.
I stopped expecting AI to figure it out and started directing it like a creative partner.
That’s also why I moved away from MidJourney. The second you need anything brand-specific like real text, packaging, or logos, it starts to fall apart. It’s great for vibes, not for building real brand systems.
This workflow forces more clarity upfront, and the output is 10x more intentional.
Curious how everyone else is using AI right now… are you directing it, or letting it lead?
*Concept only. Not an official collaboration.
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