5 Must-Try AI Tools for Creators & Designers

june 6, 2025

Flaredot

9 min

“AI won’t replace creatives—creatives who use AI will replace those who don’t.”

If you’re a designer, creator, or someone constantly pushing content online — welcome to the future.

I’ve spent the past few weeks diving into some of the craziest, most futuristic AI tools out there, and let me tell you: 2025 is different. We’re not just talking about basic AI writing anymore. These tools generate HD videos from a single sentence, turn selfies into Studio Ghibli scenes, and even write perfect code like a pro.

So if you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve (and save HOURS of work), here are 5 next-gen AI tools I genuinely think every creator should have on their radar this year.

1. Hailuo AI — Text & Image to Cinematic Video
2. DeepSeek AI — The Smartest Dev Assistant Yet
3. Ghibli AI — Make Your Life Look Like a Studio Ghibli Film
4. Kling AI — Real AI Video Editing Is Here
5. Grok AI — Elon Musk’s AI That Talks Like a Human (Almost Too Much)
Final Thoughts

1. Hailuo AI — Text & Image to Cinematic Video

This one blew my mind. With Hailuo AI, you can literally type out a scene like “a robot walking through neon Tokyo at night,” and it’ll generate a high-quality video clip. You can even upload an image and it’ll animate it with insane detail.

If you’re into YouTube content, reels, or explainer videos — this tool can replace days of editing and animation.

➡️ Link: hailuoai.video

2. DeepSeek AI — The Smartest Dev Assistant Yet

If you’re into coding (or constantly Googling Stack Overflow threads), DeepSeek AI is your new best friend. It’s a GPT-style chatbot that actually understands logic and programming, and its latest version competes directly with GPT-4.

I’ve used it to debug code, generate clean functions, and even plan workflows. It feels fast, smart, and less “hallucination-prone” than most AI tools I’ve tested.

➡️ Link: chat.deepseek.com

3. Ghibli AI — Make Your Life Look Like a Studio Ghibli Film

This one’s for the dreamers.

Ghibli AI lets you upload a selfie or describe a scene, and it transforms it into stunning Ghibli-style artwork. Think Spirited Away or My Neighbor Totoro vibes — soft lighting, magical detail, and those emotional backgrounds we all love.

Perfect for artists, storytellers, or just someone wanting a unique profile pic.

➡️ Link: ghibliai.ai

4. Kling AI — Real AI Video Editing Is Here

Kling AI might be the most advanced AI video creation tool I’ve seen. It offers everything from image-to-video and inpainting to AI-controlled camera movements. And the best part? It looks professional.

This is for serious content creators — think short films, commercials, and even YouTube intros. It’s like having a film studio in your pocket.

➡️ Available on iOS & Android

5. Grok AI — Elon Musk’s AI That Talks Like a Human (Almost Too Much)

Okay, this one’s getting a lot of buzz. Grok AI, built by Elon Musk’s xAI team, is like ChatGPT’s edgy cousin. It’s integrated with real-time internet data, gives more honest replies (sometimes a little too honest), and is being baked into apps like Telegram and X (Twitter).

I’ve tested it for research and idea generation, and the results are 🔥. If you’re tired of the same ChatGPT-style responses, Grok feels fresh.

➡️ Link: grok.x.ai

Final Thoughts

AI isn’t coming — it’s already here, reshaping how we design, code, write, and create. If you’re a freelancer, digital creator, or designer like me, the sooner you start experimenting with these tools, the bigger your edge will be.

Some of these might feel like toys now — but they’ll be your daily tools soon.

Let me know which one you’re trying first. And if you want me to write tutorials on any of these, drop a comment or message me on Instagram or Twitter.

More AI tool breakdowns coming soon. Stay creative. 💻⚡