The rise of generative AI tools in the creative industry has sparked a significant debate among creatives regarding their integration into the design process. "A Designer’s Guide to AI" is a mock election campaign that highlights this division, offering insights to help creatives better understand AI tools and make informed decisions about their use.

As the line between human and machine-made art becomes less clear, it raises new questions about creativity, authorship, and productivity. The project showcases three graphic tapestries that juxtapose pro-AI and anti-AI messaging, with the centre tapestry asking the viewer questions about design, art, and AI's place in the industry. Using a combination of analogue and digital techniques, the work explores how generative AI is changing the creative industry and reshaping how designers work.

Accompanying these tapestries, there is a guidebook designed to help creatives make sense of generative AI by breaking down how AI tools work and offering a balanced look at the pros and cons. Equipped with this knowledge, creatives are encouraged to cast their vote using provided ballot boxes, determining whether integrating AI into their creative processes aligns with their values and professional objectives.