°FAI: AI Image Resolution Upscaling for Print: Using Topaz Gigapixel, Photoshop Generative Upscale & DALL-E for Production-Ready Artwork I spend some of my days making and/or taking others AI-generated artwork and making it production-ready. This means upscaling images from typical 1024×1024 outputs to print-quality resolutions of 300 DPI or higher, cleaning up artifacts that become…
Poly White vs. Low Bleed White: If you’ve been in screen printing long enough, you’ve watched the dye migration battle escalate, and our options for overcoming it, grow. So What’s the Difference? Here’s the breakdown. Low-bleed white covers any white ink engineered to resist dye migration. Manufacturers originally created these inks for 50/50 cotton-poly blends,…
I had a snowy homecoming after a sunny week at ISS Long Beach 2026, and wow, what a contrast. I traded sunshine and mild California weather for roughly 30 inches of snow at home. Long Beach was a great reset, and the show itself was really busy and seeing everyone was excellent. I saw AI…
A design measured 14 inches wide by 17 inches tall, featuring two distinct text elements: heavy bold text spanning the full image height in the left area, and fine-detail text positioned on the right side. The Problem The original separation placed both text elements on a single spot white plate. This configuration created inherent registration…
Exploring Batch Generation with Ideogram: I explored the world of batch generation with Ideogram. I was tasked with creating several variations of a logo for a client who wanted some unique touches like textures, shattered effects, and glow-in-the-dark elements. This is the perfect opportunity to experiment with Ideogram’s batch generation tool. CREATING THE CSV First,…
This year was all about digging into how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking up the apparel industry. From creativity to ethics, we covered it all at The Ink Kitchen. Here’s a rundown of some of the takeaways from 2024, a Year of Exploration. Check out the links on things you might’ve missed or might be…
Automating Creativity: Hawaiian Shirts and Illustrator Scripts One of the things you can do with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT is scripting for design applications like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Did you know a JavaScript wizard is built into these AI platforms? It’s surprisingly effective—after some trial and error. I started experimenting by asking ChatGPT to…
Regulations today A new Senate bill for creators to find out if their work was used to train AI, the Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act. This act would enable copyright holders to subpoena training records of generative AI models if the holder can declare a “good faith belief” that their work…
Black Friday AI: Black Friday shoppers have a growing interest in generative AI. In a recent survey, four-in-10 (38%) shoppers said they have already used or plan to use generative AI when shopping on Black Friday. Among younger consumers, 46% of millennials and 52% of Gen Z respondents already use or plan to use generative…
The Firefly Initiative The Firefly training is pivotal in Adobe’s exploration of generative AI. Adobe’s Firefly models are supposed to be specifically designed for safe commercial use, relying on licensed content for training to ensure ethical and legal compliance. Opportunities for Creators For digital creators, the Firefly initiative is offering opportunities to monetize their skills.…
