Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Designer, its AI-powered design assistant. Along with this, Microsoft added new AI updates to the app, which allows users to create professional-quality visuals and bring their ideas to life. The company claims that the app is made for everyone from experienced graphic designers to simply someone looking for a little creativity.
Microsoft Designer is now for Everyone
Microsoft Designer adopts a freemium model, making it accessible to a wide range of users. With a free personal Microsoft account, you can unlock the core functionalities of the app and tap into its AI capabilities. This includes generating images and designs based on your textual descriptions. For those seeking a more robust experience, a Copilot Pro subscription unlocks additional features within Designer and integrates it seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications like Word and PowerPoint.
Creativity with AI
Gone are the days of staring at a blank canvas feeling creatively paralyzed. Microsoft Designer tackles this hurdle head-on by allowing users to describe their desired visuals through text prompts. The app’s AI engine then interprets your descriptions and generates unique images and designs tailored to your needs. Whether you’re crafting social media posts, marketing materials, or personal projects, Designer serves as your creative catalyst, translating your ideas into visually compelling content.
Microsoft Designer transcends the limitations of a single platform. It’s available as a web app, a mobile app for iOS and Android devices, and seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft products you already use. This cross-platform accessibility ensures that inspiration can strike anywhere, and you can capture and develop your ideas on the go. Need to spruce up a presentation in PowerPoint? Designer integrates with Copilot to allow you to generate images directly within the application. Working on a document in Word? Soon, you’ll be able to request the creation of custom banners based on your document’s content.
New Microsoft Designer Features
The latest update to Microsoft Designer brings a wave of exciting new features designed to further enhance your creative experience. Here are some highlights:
- Prompt Templates: Feeling stuck? Don’t sweat it! Designer offers pre-populated prompt templates brimming with ideas, styles, and descriptions to jumpstart your creative process. These templates are excellent springboards for experimentation and customization, allowing you to refine your prompts and unlock the full potential of AI-powered creation.
- Sticker Power: Personalize your messaging with custom stickers generated from your text prompts. Designer lets you unleash your creativity and express yourself with unique, AI-powered stickers.
- Cards and Invitations Made Easy: Planning a gathering or need a heartfelt greeting card? Designer takes the hassle out of creating personalized cards and invitations. Simply describe the occasion and desired theme, and the app will generate custom designs to suit your needs.
- Image Revamp with Restyle and Frame: Breathe new life into your existing photos with Restyle image. This feature allows you to apply artistic styles to your photos, transforming them into unique works of art. Additionally, Frame image lets you create custom frames for your photos, adding a personal touch to your cherished memories.
- Collage Creation: Showcase your favorite moments in a visually captivating way with the collage creation feature. Select your photos, choose from a range of styles, and even personalize them further with text descriptions.
- Replace Background (Preview): (Limited markets) This exciting preview feature allows you to change the background of your photos using text descriptions. Imagine showcasing your craft project against a stunning beach backdrop – all within the Designer app!
Free Daily Boosts and a Responsible Use of AI
Microsoft understands the importance of accessibility. Every day, free users receive 15 boosts to fuel their AI-powered design endeavors. For power users, a Copilot Pro subscription increases this limit to 100 boosts per day.
Microsoft is committed to responsible AI development and outlines the safety measures implemented within Designer. These measures include guardrails, threat monitoring, and abuse detection to ensure a safe and ethical user experience. Additionally, provenance technology tracks the origin of AI-generated content, fostering transparency and trust.
