Selling AI generated Patterns on stock graphic sites
Leveraging AI tools, you can create a side hustle by designing seamless patterns for sale on platforms like Shutterstock and Spoonflower. The AI can generate unique and intricate patterns, which can be sold as digital assets to graphic designers, int...
Step 1: Become a contributor to Shutterstock, Spoonflower, etc.
No matter how many patterns you have, you always need more. It's a huge evergreen niche. And a neural network here can do the job 60-80% faster
Shutterstock - will sell the fastest. It is realistic to expect the first sales within a few days after registration (provided you have quality content). But the royalties there are very small. It will take quite a long time to reach substantial amou...
This is the platform for selling patterns and nothing else. You may expect some outcome after adding 50-60 designs
Step2: Buy the necessary tools
You can also make patterns on a computer, but it will be slower and less convenient than on an ipad
The most convenient way to edit patterns is with the ipad and apple pencil
Apple pencil is necessary
This software for iPad is necessary for editing AI generated patterns
$10/month - Midjourney for generating images, paid subscription is needed for commercial rights
You will need an upscaler to enlarge Midjourney patterns, this one is free
Step 3: Explore Midjourney Styles and Current Pattern Trends
You have to understand where the capabilities of the neural network intersect with what is in demand. The first niche I recommend to start with is botanical patterns
Create a moodboard of the styles you like&test various prompts
Trends: patterns on the 1st page are selling well
Step 4: Start making & submitting patterns
The patterns the neural network will make will not be perfect. Often it will be necessary to refine them slightly, to redraw some parts in Procreate
You must learn how to create seamless patterns in Procreate for editing Midjourney's output