@article{ART003335393},
author={Suk Kyung Yang and Seung In Kim},
title={A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI},
journal={Industry Promotion Research},
issn={2466-1139},
year={2026},
volume={11},
number={2},
pages={125-135},
doi={10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125}
TY - JOUR
AU - Suk Kyung Yang
AU - Seung In Kim
TI - A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI
JO - Industry Promotion Research
PY - 2026
VL - 11
IS - 2
PB - Industrial Promotion Institute
SP - 125
EP - 135
SN - 2466-1139
AB - This study empirically analyzed the utilization patterns and suitability differences among generative AI-based design tools, considering the work characteristics of each design profession. Data from an online survey of 106 design practitioners was statistically analyzed based on criteria such as efficiency, creativity, user experience (UX), and practical applicability. Based on these results, the four tools demonstrated significant differences across all evaluation areas. Midjourney excelled in creativity, Firefly in commercial usability and practical applicability, Figma AI in collaborative efficiency and UX design, and Runway in video and motion. Differences were also identified in preferred tools and future usage intentions across professions. This study presents objective comparative criteria for selecting generative AI tools for each design profession and suggests the need for follow-up research on actual project-based analysis and combinatorial utilization strategies.
KW - Generative AI;Adobe Firefly;Midjourney;Runway;Figma AI;design tools;design professions
DO - 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
ER -
Suk Kyung Yang and Seung In Kim. (2026). A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 125-135.
Suk Kyung Yang and Seung In Kim. 2026, "A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI", Industry Promotion Research, vol.11, no.2 pp.125-135. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang, Seung In Kim "A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI" Industry Promotion Research 11.2 pp.125-135 (2026) : 125.
Suk Kyung Yang, Seung In Kim. A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI. 2026; 11(2), 125-135. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang and Seung In Kim. "A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 125-135.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang; Seung In Kim. A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI. Industry Promotion Research, 11(2), 125-135. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang; Seung In Kim. A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI. Industry Promotion Research. 2026; 11(2) 125-135. doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang, Seung In Kim. A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI. 2026; 11(2), 125-135. Available from: doi:10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
Suk Kyung Yang and Seung In Kim. "A Comparative Study of Generative AI Tools Optimized for Design Jobs: Focusing on Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and Figma AI" Industry Promotion Research 11, no.2 (2026) : 125-135.doi: 10.21186/IPR.2026.11.2.125
