I Made AI Posters for a Week — Here’s What Worked (and What Didn’t)

Portfolio Jul 29, 2026

I spent a week exploring AI image generation — not just generating random cool-looking images, but trying to produce something that could actually pass as a real design piece.

Part 1: The Not-So-Good Ones

Take a look at these. They have colors and shapes but don’t really say anything. No concept, no direction, no story.

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Part 2: The Good Ones

Now compare these. Each one starts with a clear idea before any image is generated.

Lobster Series I
Lobster x C57 — Brand Mascot Fusion
Lobster Series II
Lobster x C57 — Series II
City Flip
City Flip — Small But Mighty
AI Tutor
AI Tutor — Claymation Style
Pocket City
Pocket City — Missing a C57
Neon Cloud Brain
Neon Dream — C57 Cloud Brain

Good AI design isn’t about better prompts. It’s about having something to say first.