Smarter Design, Powered by AI: Meet IconScout’s Suite of AI Tools

Deadlines loom. The brief keeps evolving. Your team is short-staffed. And yet—your work still needs to be stunning. If you've ever stared at a blank canvas, waited hours for a freelancer reply, or clicked through 37 pages of stock illustrations only to settle for "good enough," this one’s for you.

At IconScout, we’ve built AI tools that don’t just speed up your workflow—they unstick your creative process. Here's how each tool helps you break through the bottlenecks that slow designers down. 

AI Illustration Generator

You’ve got the story in your head: a quirky moment, a tiny narrative, a visual metaphor that’s perfect for your campaign. But you’re not an illustrator, and your timeline doesn’t wait for briefs, revisions, or stock hunts. You just need the idea to come to life—fast.

This tool turns everyday language into ready-to-use vector illustrations.

How to use it:

1. Type a prompt like “person meditating with laptop in a minimalist space.”
2. Choose a style—flat, outline, isometric, etc.
3. Generate and download your asset.

Use case examples:

• Blog & content marketing: You're publishing a blog about remote work tips. Instead of using tired stock images, generate an on-brand, friendly illustration that better reflects your article’s tone and audience.
• UI & mobile apps: Designing onboarding screens for a mental wellness app? Use the generator to create calm, human-focused illustrations that fit your palette.
• Infographics & slide decks: Communicate ideas visually by turning prompts like “team collaboration” or “business growth” into illustrations for decks or social slides.

Pro tip: You can maintain visual consistency by using similar prompts with slight variations across different assets.

AI 3D Illustration Generator

That moment when you think, “This design needs something more”—but you don’t have a 3D artist on speed dial. You imagine a scene: maybe a floating smartphone with your app UI or a stylised shopping bag casting a dramatic shadow. The vision’s there, but production feels out of reach.

Now you can make those visuals in minutes, no Blender skills required.

How to use it:

1. Write a prompt like “futuristic VR headset on a desk.”
2. Select angle, lighting, and render style.
3. Generate and export the high-resolution 3D asset.

Use case examples:

• Startup websites & landing pages: If you're launching a SaaS platform, generate a high-tech 3D visual of a dashboard or a gadget to use in your hero section for an immediate impression.
• Email marketing: Elevate your product updates or launches with a 3D illustration instead of static screenshots.
• Social media carousels: Create vibrant, 3D lifestyle scenes (like “coffee mug on bookshelf with plants”) that stop scrolls on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Pro tip: Match 3D assets with your UI theme by tweaking prompt elements (like colour, object placement) until you find visual harmony.

AI 3D Avatar Generator

Faces matter. They build trust, relatability, and emotion. But sometimes, real photos aren’t available—or don't fit your brand’s visual consistency. You need characters that feel approachable, expressive, and diverse, without looking like flat generic icons.

This tool helps you build personalities into your product.

How to use it:

1. Input your avatar description (e.g., “curly-haired woman in sportswear with headphones”).
2. Select pose, emotion, or accessories.
3. Generate and use.

Use case examples:

• Employee or team profiles: You're building an “About Us” page but don’t have headshots for everyone. Generate avatars that reflect each team member’s personality or role.
• UX mockups: Use avatars as placeholder content in profile pages or comment threads during wireframing.
• Gamified experiences: If you’re designing an app with progress tracking (e.g., fitness, learning), offer users pre-made avatars as a fun way to personalise their journey.

Pro tip: Create a range of avatars that reflect gender, ethnicity, and style diversity to ensure inclusivity in your product designs.

AI 3D Character Generator

A character can carry a story, a brand, even an entire user journey. But concepting, modelling, and rendering takes weeks—if you have the skillset at all. Sometimes you just need your idea brought to life: a cheerful monster, a robot cat, a wise old owl.

Now, you can build that character instantly.

How to use it:

1. Write a detailed prompt (e.g., “friendly monster chef with a big hat and apron”).
2. Pick pose, mood, or interaction.
3. Generate and refine as needed.

Use case examples:

• Brand mascots: You’re branding a fintech app for kids. Instead of using corporate icons, generate a friendly robot character who guides users through their first savings goals.
• E-learning & explainer content: Building a series of animated explainers for onboarding? Generate characters who can “speak” to your users in a consistent visual language.
• Game or app prototyping: If you’re developing a mobile puzzle game, use the generator to create 3–5 varied characters that can serve as players, helpers, or level bosses.

Pro tip: Generate multiple poses or accessories of the same character to create a story or flow (e.g., idle, action, celebration).

AI Background Remover

It’s almost perfect—but the background ruins it. That product photo you got from your client? Great item, messy table. That team photo? Beautiful faces, cluttered background. You need clean cutouts that don’t look like rushed edits.

This tool gives you professional polish, instantly.

How to use it:

1. Upload your image (PNG, JPG, etc.).
2. Click “Remove Background.”
3. Download your transparent PNG.

Use case examples:

• Ecommerce product shots: You’re uploading 200 SKUs to your Shopify store. Use this tool to remove varied backgrounds from supplier images for consistency.
• Presentations & decks: Need to overlay an image of your product on different slide backgrounds? Cut it cleanly and place it anywhere.
• Social templates: For Instagram or TikTok thumbnails, remove the background from your subject to place them over branded, eye-catching designs.

Pro tip: Combine this with the 3D generator to build dynamic, layered visuals using foregrounds and custom backgrounds.

AI Vectorizer

Someone sends you a JPG. It’s tiny. It’s pixelated. It’s all you’ve got. You zoom in—blurry. You ask for the original—“That is the original.” You need it in vector format. You don’t want to trace it manually.

Low-res logos, scanned sketches, or downloaded graphics often lack the quality needed for scale or editing. The Vectorizer lets you convert those assets into clean, editable SVGs without redrawing them.

How to use it:

1. Upload a PNG, JPG, or raster artwork.
2. Wait for the AI to trace and clean up the shapes.
3. Download as a vector (SVG, EPS, or PDF).

Use case examples:

• Rebranding projects: A client sends a 10-year-old blurry logo. Use the vectorizer to revive it and bring it into your modern branding toolkit.
• Print-ready graphics: Preparing t-shirts or packaging? Vectorize the original designs to ensure sharp prints at all sizes.
• Client mockups: Your client shares hand-drawn logos or badges. Convert them into editable vectors for feedback and refinement.

Pro tip: After vectorising, use IconScout’s SVG Editor to change colours, simplify paths, or combine elements for quick refinements.

Designed to empower creators everywhere 

IconScout’s AI tools are built for creators who want to work faster without compromising quality. Whether you're crafting a product, pitching a deck, or building an audience, these tools help you:

• Visualise ideas in minutes
• Maintain brand consistencyEliminate repetitive design tasks
• Scale content creation with fewer resources

Also, all assets are copyright-free and ready for commercial use!