The options of what you can do with artificial intelligence are growing every day. What started as fun technology to play with has rapidly turned into something that makes it possible to fast track image creation and earn more money than ever before selling digital products.
Of course, the key to moving to the head of the AI image creation class is staying on top of what’s new and exciting. Your target audience is going to be aware of AI image trends and expect their favorite printable and POD shops to do the same. So, with that in mind, here are some AI image trends you should know about and our tips for how to monetize them.
Make It More
A lot of the time, you’ll want the images you create with AI to be at least somewhat grounded in the real world. But the Make It More trend is something that’s intended to help users create images that range from silly to outlandish.
An example shows an AI-created image of a bowl of ramen. The user asked DALLE-2 to make it spicier. The next iteration featured a ton of hot peppers, which is a realistic depiction of spiciness. After a few more tries, that simple bowl of ramen looked like it might have been responsible for the Big Bang.
To monetize this trend, think of a simple object or scene that appeals to your target audience. Then, after you’ve generated an initial image, think of how to make it more. For example, you might create a bouquet of flowers for a greeting card and then ask AI to make it scarier or brighter. You can sell your “make it more” images as wall art, stickers, cards, or even as a POD design to put on a t-shirt.
Realistic “Photographs”
Fantastical AI-generated images are popular, but the same can be said of images at the other end of the spectrum. AI can create images that look completely realistic and the trend for AI “photos” is one that we expect will continue to be popular.
You can use AI to make portraits of characters you create. You could also generate photos of these things:
- Famous landmarks
- Animals
- Flowers and plants
- Weather events (storms, etc.)
Once you’ve generated your AI photos, you can sell them as wall art, greeting cards, postcards, or partner with a print on demand provider to put your image on apparel, cell phone cases, tote bags, shower curtains, or anything else your customers might want.
Personalization
Personalization is a trend that’s been growing in the world of digital products for a while. You can attract more customers by offering the option to personalize digital images. It’s not surprising that personalization has also become a trend for artists who use AI to create images.
Once you understand how to use AI image tools, it’s easy to personalize artwork and images to suit your customers’ needs. For example, if you’re really good at making unique portraits, you could allow customers to upload a photo of themselves or a loved one and apply your distinct style to it.
Other options include creating personalization around locations and hobbies. You might create a futuristic cityscape inspired by a city you love, and then offer customers the option to pick their city from a menu, so you can create a version of it using AI.
Historical Images
Another trend that we’ve seen in Etsy shops and around the web is the trend of using AI to generate images of historical figures and events. You can combine this trend with the photo trend to make images that look very realistic. That means you can create images of events that happened before photography was invented!
For example, you might create an array of images depicting the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth or the six wives of Henry VIII. Of course, you can also create images from your imagination. Is there a photo you wish were available depicting the moon landing or the sinking of the Titanic? You can use AI to make it.
In terms of monetization, there are a ton of options. You could create a calendar depicting famous people around a theme. An example might be a calendar of famous women in history. You could also use the images you create on educational printables or in wall art.
Images Representing Abstract Ideas
When people look for artwork, it’s common for them to think about how the images they find make them feel. Whatever they buy is going to be in a space where they spend a lot of time. A growing trend is to use AI to make images that inspire an emotion or feeling, such as happiness or tranquility.
You can start with a photo and use AI to enhance or change it to convey the feeling you choose. Or you can create a prompt that helps the AI tool you’re using to generate an image that inspires a particular feeling.
Monetization could mean using images that inspire serenity or calm in a mood tracking planner or journal. You could also create wall art or greeting cards.
Famous Artists Reimagined
Famous artists have created some of our favorite images, but what if you want something that looks like it was created by an artist who died a long time ago? The world can never have enough Van Gogh or Frida Kahlo paintings.
It’s simple to use AI to create any image you can dream up in the style of a famous artist. StarryAI is one tool that makes that easy by giving you artistic styles to choose from. You have the option of starting with an image or using a verbal prompt to get what you want.
This is one trend where monetization is extremely easy. Wall art is the obvious choice, but you can also partner with a POD provider to put your artist-inspired creations on everything from throw pillows to laptop cases.
Let Your Imagination Run Wild with AI
AI image generation uses technology to create beautiful, weird, or convincing images. The only limit is the limit of your imagination. The trends we’ve listed here can all inspire you – and you can monetize them to increase your profits!
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