Why We Integrate AI (And How We Choose Partners)

We built Productive Visionaries to help you produce visual assets faster and more consistently—without sacrificing quality or control. AI is a powerful tool for that mission, but only when it's integrated thoughtfully.

Here's how we think about it.

We Use the AI Tools You Already Trust

We don't build our own AI models from scratch or rely on obscure providers. Instead, we integrate with established, reputable platforms that many designers and brands already use or have heard of:

• Freepik – Known for stock assets and AI-powered image generation

• Google AI – Industry-leading infrastructure with strong privacy commitments

• ByteDance Ltd – Specialized generative tools for high-quality visuals

• And other recognized GPU cloud and generative image services

  
  

These are companies with track records, transparent terms, and a vested interest in protecting user data. If you're already comfortable using these platforms directly, you'll feel at home with how we integrate them.

AI Makes Your Workflow Faster, Not More Complicated

The typical pain point: You use Photoshop to build and brand your product visuals, then have to export, switch to a separate AI platform, generate, download, and bring it back into Photoshop.

Our vision is simpler:

1. Build and brand your product inside the PSD template using the plugin

2. Generate additional visuals right there in Photoshop—same document, same structure

3. Stay in flow without toggling between platforms or losing context

   
   

When AI is embedded into your system, it becomes a natural extension of your process—not a separate chore.

How Data Flows (And What We Protect)

When you use AI features in our systems, here's what happens:

What gets sent:

• Text prompts you write/ choose from a template.

• Reference shapes, compositions, or images you choose to use as input

• Basic instructions needed to generate the visual

What we avoid sending:

• High-resolution product labels with sensitive branding

• Full client assets when a lower-res reference will do

• Any data that isn't necessary for the generation task

  
  

We design workflows to minimize exposure of your proprietary content while still delivering high-quality results.

Your Data, Your Control: Bring Your Own API Key

For clients with strict compliance requirements—whether it's GDPR, industry regulations, or internal data policies—we offer a Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) option.

Here's how it works:

• You create your own account directly with providers like Freepik, Google AI, or ByteDance Ltd

• You connect your personal API keys to our system

• All data processing happens under your direct agreement with that provider—not ours

• You control billing, usage limits, and data residency through your own account (directly managed by the third-party provider), not us.

  
  

This approach gives you:

✓ Full transparency on where your data goes

✓ Control over provider selection and compliance settings

✓ Direct relationship with the AI vendor

✓ Peace of mind for regulated industries

BYOK setups are discussed during the scoping phase and reflected in pricing and Terms of Service. There might be a one-time setup fee, and a recurring maintenance fee.

Credit-Based, Pay-As-You-Go AI (Coming Soon)

We're working on an optional credit system that lets you use premium AI features inside the plugin without a separate subscription.

The concept:

• Your monthly subscription gives you access to the plugin, templates, and system structure

• AI generations are separate and optional—you only pay for what you use

• Add credits to your account in increments (e.g., multiples of $10)

• Use credits inside Photoshop to generate visuals seamlessly

  
  

This keeps costs transparent and lets you scale AI usage based on your actual needs—whether you're generating 10 images a month or 1,000.

We're also exploring safeguards like usage caps and rate limits to prevent accidental overuse or abuse.

Why This Matters

Transparency: You deserve to know what tools power your workflow and where your data goes.

Choice: Whether you want us to handle the integrations or you prefer BYOK, we give you options.

Efficiency: AI should speed you up, not slow you down with context-switching or complicated exports.

Quality: We only integrate with providers we trust to deliver results that match the high standards of your brand.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have specific compliance needs, data residency requirements, or questions about how AI fits into your project, let's discuss it during scoping.

Every client's needs are different, and we're happy to tailor the setup to match your policies and comfort level.

Reach out: hello@productivevisionaries.com