LABASAD trains experienced creatives to collaborate with AI, not be replaced by it
By
Tom May
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design, is offering online master's programs that help seasoned creative professionals integrate generative AI into their workflows. The article profiles students like Lizzie Van Wassenhoven, a veteran visual storyteller, who are returning to education to learn how to use AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human creativity. The school emphasizes that AI mastery is becoming essential for creative careers, and its programs focus on practical application of AI tools in design and storytelling.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhen you hear the words 'design student', you typically think of someone fresh-faced and lacking in experience. Yet Lizzie Van Wassenhoven is anything but.
As part of her studies, Lizzie has been exploring how generative AI... not as a replacement, but as a critical collaborator.
The Barcelona School of Arts and Design (LABASAD) is teaching seasoned creative professionals how to master AI
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