05/24/2026
As AI continues to grow in the creative industry, I think it’s important to have honest conversations about respecting artists and designers ✨
One thing many people may not realize is that taking a stationery designer’s custom work or any designer's work and running it through AI to recreate, alter or generate similar designs can cross boundaries.
When couples hire a stationery designer, they are investing in original creativity, experience, strategy and countless hours of work behind the scenes. Custom concepts, layouts, illustrations and design ideas are intellectual property and are often protected within a designer’s contract.
Before sharing proofs or designs with third party AI tools, it’s important to carefully review your stationer’s agreement and respect the usage terms outlined within it.
Beyond the legal side, there are other important reasons to avoid using AI with someone else’s work:
- It can unintentionally replicate or redistribute original artwork
- It removes creative control from the designer
- Uploaded images may be stored or used to train AI systems
- It can diminish the value of custom creative work
- It impacts small creative businesses that rely on original artistry and trust
AI can absolutely be a helpful tool when used responsibly but respecting creative ownership and the people behind the work matters just as much. 🤍
