From ideation to realization, Freepik's AI-assisted design enhances your storefront, interiors, and merchandising in record time
San Francisco, April 19, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Freepik, the world's leading technology company and the largest design platform with audiovisual resources and generative AI tools, today announced the recent launch of the San Francisco Neighborhood Design Project . This innovative initiative leveraged AI tools to quickly revitalize his three local small businesses within San Francisco's Excelsior District. From exterior design to interior enhancements to merchandise, his AI-powered transformation was completed within a week, ushering in a new era of AI-assisted design.
The design unveiling for Freepik's San Francisco Neighborhood Design project took place on Wednesday, April 17th at the intersection of Excelsior Avenue and Mission Street. The event was attended by Jose Florido, Freepik's US head, as well as participating designers, business owners, and government representatives, including District Director Ayesha Safai. Sarah Dennis Phillips, Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development in the Mayor's Office; Excelsior Action Group Public Realm Director Mel Flores engaged with local communities to discuss various aspects of this initiative. Topics ranged from the use of AI in creating the designs, the inspiration behind each design, and the anticipated impact on local communities.
“Today is a big day for our Excelsior District, especially the small businesses that make our streets feel like home. These businesses are the heart and soul of this community. I would like to express my deepest gratitude.” Please send him to Freepik for investment in this storefront. ”
Dennis Phillips also said, “What's so great about this Freepik promotion work with neighboring communities is that it shows how important private partnerships are to the public sector.” She added, “This is what San Francisco should be. From an economic development standpoint, I'd like to see more. This is a really exciting initiative.”
Last month, Freepik launched an initiative to develop new design talent. By recruiting new designers, Freepik offered a special opportunity to be selected to participate in the San Francisco Neighborhood Design Project. It uses Freepik's cutting-edge AI-powered design tools to reimagine storefronts, interiors, and product design for local small businesses. The purpose of the San Francisco Neighborhood Design Project is to provide emerging designers with valuable real-world experience while contributing to the transformation of neighborhood businesses and creating a tangible impact on both small businesses and the broader community. did.
Through the use of Freepik's comprehensive suite of cutting-edge AI design tools, selected emerging designers will work closely with three participating small businesses in San Francisco's Excelsior District, including Restaurante Familiar, Excelsior Coffee, and Razo's Barber Shop. We collaborated with the company to transform the company. visual identity. This initiative showcased how AI-integrated tools can help designers work more efficiently and deliver great designs at unprecedented speed without sacrificing creativity. Earlier this year, Freepik advanced revitalization efforts at its global headquarters in Malaga, Spain through the Neighborhood Design Malaga project.
“We strongly believe that AI is the future of design innovation,” said Joaquín Cuenca Abela, co-founder and CEO of Freepik. “The power of AI makes projects like this possible. This highlights how AI tools can help designers work faster and deliver better designs in less time. The Excelsior District is known for its strong sense of community, and we are leading this effort in this iconic district to support hard-working small businesses and up-and-coming designers who are not only realizing their dreams but exceeding expectations. I am very happy to be able to connect with you.”
Unthinkable Creative worked on the new design and helped coordinate the designers and the company. Sandra Manzano, Head of Operations at Unthinkable Creative UAE, said: “Our neighborhood design efforts in both Spain and the US demonstrate Freepik’s commitment to empowering communities through design. We believe that good design can truly transform narratives and create positive stories. The meaningful impact of this campaign is that creativity has no limits and can inspire positive change around the world. It strengthens our beliefs.”
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About Freepik
Freepik is a leading global technology company that helps everyone create great designs faster by producing high-quality graphic and audiovisual resources and AI solutions. These include photos, videos, design assets like icons and mockups, and presentation templates. Freepik is the parent company of Flaticon, Slidesgo, Videvo, Iconfinder, Wepik, and EyeEm, a design tool that powers over 100 million monthly users around the world.
Freepik empowers creators by providing the best AI-integrated solutions, including AI Text-to-Image, which generates 4 million images per day, and Pikaso, a sketch image tool that generates over 131 million images. We are helping people harness the power of AI. Slidesgo's text-to-slide service has created many frames and over 65,000 presentations every day since its launch in December 2023.
Founded in 2010, Freepik empowers everyone, regardless of skill or budget, to express the power of their ideas. By leveraging artificial intelligence and investing in the right talent, Freepik helps unleash human creativity and enrich countless industries.
With over 550 employees, 600+ dedicated remote designers and 50,000+ registered contributors, Freepik has been named one of the “1,000 Fastest Growing European Companies'' by the Financial Times for the fourth year in a row. has been selected. Top 50 Best Software Seller by G2Company. Freepik is certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work®.
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