How I AI
How I AI
Podcast Description
How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone struggling to keep up with the latest AI news, and wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will demonstrate a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their life. Expect 30-minute episodes, live demos, and tips/tricks/workflows you can implement immediately. If you want to demystify AI and learn the skills you need to thrive in this new world, this podcast is for you.
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This podcast focuses on practical applications of AI across various domains with specific episode themes such as increasing team productivity, utilizing AI in product design, and enhancing workflows with automation. An example includes the episode featuring Sahil Lavingia, CEO of Gumroad, discussing how his team uses AI agents to significantly boost coding efficiency.
How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will share a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their work or life. Expect 30-minute episodes, live screen sharing, and tips/tricks/workflows you can copy immediately. If you want to demystify AI and learn the skills you need to thrive in this new world, this podcast is for you.
Jamey Gannon is an AI creative director who specializes in creating consistent, beautiful brand imagery using AI tools. In this episode, Jamey demonstrates her streamlined workflow for generating cohesive brand assets using Midjourney, Nano Banana, and other AI image tools. She walks through her process of creating mood boards, using style references, developing personalization codes, and strategically iterating to achieve a consistent aesthetic. Rather than relying on complex prompts, Jamey shows how visual references and strategic shortcuts can produce better results with less effort.
What you’ll learn:
- How to create effective mood boards that communicate your desired aesthetic to AI image generation tools
- Why style references (SREFs) often produce more consistent results than general mood boards in Midjourney
- A systematic approach to testing and refining your visual style
- How to use personalization codes in Midjourney to develop your own unique aesthetic preferences
- Techniques for combining image references, style references, and minimal prompting to achieve consistent brand imagery
- A workflow for using Nano Banana to fix specific elements in Midjourney-generated images without extensive editing
- How to package and deliver your brand imagery system to clients so they can continue generating consistent assets
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Introduction to Jamey Gannon
(02:31) Creating mood boards as the foundation for AI image generation
(08:45) Using SREFs for better consistency
(11:15) Test prompts for evaluating style consistency
(12:33) The iterative process of creating and refining images
(24:28) Combining techniques for consistent brand imagery
(28:25) Scaling out your aesthetic across different subjects
(35:48) Using Nano Banana for targeted image refinements
(38:23) Creating realistic AI self-portraits for content
(43:04) Building a visual reference library for inspiration
(46:50) Troubleshooting techniques when AI isn’t cooperating
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Tools referenced:
• Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
• Nano Banana: https://gemini.google/overview/image-generation/
• Flora: https://flora.ai/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/
• Cosmos: https://www.cosmos.so/
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Other reference:
• Style references (SREFs) in Midjourney: https://docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32180011136653-Style-Reference
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Where to find Jamey Gannon:
Website: https://www.brand-sprints.com/links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameygannon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameygannon
Maven Course (get 10% off with this link): https://bit.ly/4b18RfM
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Where to find Claire Vo:
ChatPRD: https://www.chatprd.ai/
Website: https://clairevo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairevo/
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