Adobe and AI for Textile and Fashion Professionals

Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
Course Fee:
£595
Start Date(s): 16 June 2027
Duration: Wednesday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, three days
Study Mode(s): Full-time
Campus: City Campus
Entry Requirements: More information

Introduction:

On this course you'll explore how emerging AI technologies and CAD techniques are transforming fashion print, textile and surface pattern design, while strengthening the professional CAD skills required by today's creative industries. Using a range of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop and Firefly, you'll learn how to combine traditional design methodologies with AI-enhanced workflows to create innovative print, textile, fashion and gifting concepts efficiently and creatively.

Designed for creative professionals, freelancers, designers, educators and graduates looking to update their digital skillset, the course focuses on industry-relevant techniques that reflect the rapidly evolving landscape of print and surface design. You'll develop a practical understanding of how AI can be integrated into established creative workflows without replacing core design principles and craftsmanship.

You'll bring existing design projects, print collections or creative work that you're currently developing, allowing you to apply the techniques taught directly to your own professional practice and receive personalised feedback throughout the course.

Whether you're working within fashion, textiles, graphics, product design, marketing or a related creative sector, this course is ideal for professionals seeking to refresh their Adobe CAD knowledge, explore AI-assisted design processes and future-proof their creative workflow.

What you’ll study

Designed for practising designers and creative professionals, this course explores how AI-powered tools can enhance established print and textile design workflows, supporting faster concept generation, experimentation and visual development while maintaining creative ownership. Through practical demonstrations, guided projects and personalised tutor feedback, you'll examine both current and emerging applications of AI within fashion print and textile design, alongside considerations around copyright, ethics and responsible professional practice.

During this course, you will:

Apply effective prompt-writing techniques tailored specifically for print and surface pattern design

Adapt and refine AI-generated concepts to align with your own design style, creative direction and brand requirements

Apply designs to realistic photographic mock-ups and presentation visuals

Explore mobile creative workflows using Adobe Capture, Adobe Fresco and supporting creative tools

Develop and refine designs using industry-standard CAD workflows through practical demonstrations and guided exercises

Create repeat patterns and placement prints using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Firefly

Explore how AI tools can accelerate concept development, ideation and design exploration while maintaining creative control

Integrate AI-generated outputs into professional print design workflows

Experiment with digital painting, drawing, image manipulation, pattern construction, texture and colour development

Create and manage professional colour palettes and colourways for commercial applications

Create and export production-ready digital artwork using industry-standard file formats and specifications.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll study during the course.

Explore how AI is transforming creative industries and discover how to integrate emerging technologies into existing design processes. Learn techniques to streamline workflows using Adobe Creative Cloud applications and develop a more efficient, future-focused approach to creative practice.

The future of digital design and AI

Workflow optimisation in Illustrator and Photoshop

AI-assisted ideation and concept generation

Prompt writing for designers

Developing a personalised creative workflow

Learn how to combine traditional design expertise with AI-powered tools to accelerate creative development and expand design possibilities. Explore practical methods for generating, refining and enhancing creative outcomes while maintaining authorship and creative control.

Creative exploration using generative AI

Developing digital assets, graphics and visual content

Integrating AI into professional design workflows

Maintaining originality and design integrity

Practical project development and individual feedback

Examine the future of creative design practice and the role of AI within fashion, textiles and related industries. Consolidate your learning through a final project while developing strategies for implementing AI and digital tools within your own professional workflow.

Emerging technologies and future creative practice

Professional visualisation, mock-ups and presentations

Responsible AI, copyright and ethical considerations

Preparing digital assets for professional use

Final project development, review and portfolio feedback

How you’re taught

This course will be delivered in person on our City Campus.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a contemporary design project that demonstrates the integration of Adobe Creative Cloud and AI-powered tools within a professional creative workflow. You will leave with practical strategies for enhancing efficiency, expanding creative possibilities and future-proofing their existing design practice within an evolving digital landscape.

Contact hours

You will receive 15 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.

Tutor profile:

Stephen Rose has successfully worked as a freelance fashion print graphic designer for the past 20 years, developing and designing creative print ideas for both major high street stores, including ASOS, River Island and Next, and independent retailers in the UK and Europe.

Under the name of Now Fashion Graphics, Stephen’s design work includes creating t-shirt placement prints, all over fabric designs, licensed apparel, logos and branding.

Stephen has an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Illustrator and Photoshop, enabling him to provide his clients and students with the best creative solutions tailored specifically to their individual needs. He also works with detailed AI platforms and workflows to create efficient and creative workflows with a human centric approach

Stephen is also a tutor at NTU teaching CAD across many courses at both undergraduate and post graduate level including Textiles, Fashion, Knitwear and Fashion Marketing and Branding

Careers and employability

Certificate of attendance and digital badge

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible.

Your digital credential is more than just a certificate. It’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.

They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.

Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.

Campus and facilities

You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.

You will have access to a Computer Aided Design (CAD) suite equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

Entry requirements

Level: Professional

Entry requirement: This course will be taught on Apple Mac computers. Some familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications is required, although all techniques will be demonstrated step-by-step.

This course is designed for practising designers and creative professionals who already have a basic understanding of pattern repeats, print design and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. If you are new to textile or fashion print design, or would like to develop foundational skills in repeat pattern creation and digital design workflows, we recommend completing CAD for Textile and Fashion Print Design before progressing to this course.

You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £595.

Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

You will also need to bring with you:

A notepad and pen

sketchbook and pencils

A USB stick

textile designs that you are working on already or which inspire you, to ensure you get the most out of the practical projects.

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

For courses in July and August only:

Need accommodation for a week-long summer course?

We offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.

Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.

The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.

Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation