This paper analyzes the current possible implementations and limitations of generative AI applications such as Chat-GPT, DALL-E, and Midjourney. The applications were used in a specific scenario to gauge whether it was able to effectively handle a potential request from a client, the scenario was to create a visual identity for a shoe company called WalkWise. The creations are then analyzed using Gestalt theories of perception and the machine-learning mechanisms that run these applications. To understand just how graphic designers may introduce these tools into their process, a process chart describing a typical graphic design process for a project has been created using data gathered from 8 professionals in the field who were interviewed. Using a thematic analysis, common occurring themes/activities were found and visualized in a process chart. The process was later analyzed using theories in process value analysis. Using all this information a conclusion was made that AI-generated art has several limitations that inhibit it from completely replacing human designers. These included: not understanding/generating vector graphics, not understanding objects in 3D space from less natural angles, often generating visual clichés, some potential copyright issues, and not being able to generate words. The implementation was therefore limited to a visual brainstorming tool which could aid graphic designers in quickly visualizing an idea or visualizing several different versions of one idea without having to sketch these differences, thereby making the idea-generating parts of the process more efficient.

Påskyndat av teknik går utvecklingen snabbare än någonsin. Generativ AI har blivit tillgänglig för allmänheten. Det ger möjligheter för verksamheter att nyttja AI-teknik utan större insatser och kunskap. Detta skiftar förutsättningarna inom digital innovation. Denna nya aktör skapar gap i litteraturen, där tidigare forskning behöver omvärderas. Ett viktigt forskningsområde är hur användningen av generativ AI påverkar digital innovation. En annan aspekt är hur innovatörer kan nyttja, och förhålla sig till generativ AI inom innovationsprocessen. För att undersöka detta har en kvalitativ studie genomförts, där empiri har samlats in genom åtta intervjuer. Studien har resulterat i en tematisk modell med följande teman: Generativ AI som en kollega; Generativ AI som resurs för digital innovation; Generativ AI ökar tillgängligheten till AI-teknik; Känslor gällande generativ AI; Problematik gällande generativ AI; Spridd och differentierad syn på digital innovation. Studien visar att generativ AI kan påverka digital innovation genom de resulterande temana. Vidare relateras dessa teman till innovationsprocessen, där en modifierad processmodell för innovation har tagits fram. Då användningen av generativ AI är ett relativt nytt fenomen är det sannolikt att innovatörer framöver kommer att öka sin användning av verktyget, vilket medför att fynden från denna studie riskerar att snabbt bli utdaterade. Vidare forskning bör därför utföra liknande studier med jämna mellanrum, för att fånga upp nya erfarenheter som uppstår av den ökade användningen. / Accelerated by technology, development is progressing faster than ever. Generative AI has become accessible to the general public. It provides opportunities for businesses to leverage AI technology without significant efforts and expertise. This shifts the conditions within digital innovation. This new actor creates gaps in the literature, where previous research needs to be reevaluated. An important research area is how the use of generative AI affects digital innovation. Another aspect is how innovators can utilize and engage with generative AI in the innovation process. To investigate this, a qualitative study has been conducted, where empirical data has been collected through eight interviews. The study has resulted in a thematic model with the following themes: Generative AI as a colleague; Generative AI as resource for digital innovation; Generative AI increases accessibility to AI technology; Emotions regarding generative AI; Challenges regarding generative AI; Diverse and differentiated views on digital innovation. The study shows that generative AI can affect digital innovation through the resulting themes. Furthermore, these themes were related to the innovation process, where a modified process model for innovation has been developed. Since the use of generative AI is a relatively new phenomenon, it is likely that innovators will increase their use of the tool in the future. This may render the findings from this study quickly outdated. Further research should therefore conduct similar studies at regular intervals to capture new experiences arising from increased usage.