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24: Humans vs. AI - Are We Still Relevant?

24: Humans vs. AI - Are We Still Relevant?

Update: 2025-07-31
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Is hiring a human designer even necessary anymore?


AI can create thumbnails, logos, and entire brand identities in minutes.


But more and more clients are begging for human-only creatives.


In this episode, we break down:

• Why this “human resurgence” is happening

• Where AI fits into real creative work

• How to stand out in the next wave of design


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CHAPTERS

(00:00 ) Hiring a Designer vs Using AI
(01:13 ) Analog Resurgence & Jack White Example
(02:32 ) Drawing the Line Between Human Design and AI
(07:04 ) AI as a Time-Saving Tool & Workflow Booster
(11:03 ) The Niche “Human-Only Designer” Market
(14:18 ) Art vs Marketing: Thumbnails Are About Clicks
(19:49 ) Thumbnail Critique: “James Cook” Example
(31:00 ) Bonus: Teaching Kurtis Conner Thumbnail Design
(31:55 ) Closing & Next Week’s Plans

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24: Humans vs. AI - Are We Still Relevant?

24: Humans vs. AI - Are We Still Relevant?

David Altizer