In the ever-evolving digital landscape, tools that foster creativity while saving time are invaluable. Adobe Express is a part of Northeastern University’s Adobe Creative Cloud license and allows faculty, staff, and students to create visually stunning content with ease. With its AI-powered features, Adobe Express is more than just a design platform.   

Adobe Express provides access to professional-grade design tools and offers seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools and Microsoft Teams. This means you can quickly incorporate your designs into presentations, class projects, or team collaborations at the click of a button. 

What is Adobe Express? 

Adobe Express is a user-friendly design tool from Adobe that simplifies the design, photo, and video content creation process. It’s ideal for crafting social media posts, flyers, presentations, and more with thousands of available templates to choose from.  

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AI features in Adobe Express 

In 2023, Adobe Express released AI features including creating images with generative AI and more integrated creative workflows to help instantly create designs unique to your style.  

1. Instant background removal

With Adobe Express, you can remove the background of any image in seconds. Whether you’re editing professional headshots for your LinkedIn profile, promotional materials for a student organization, or photo collages, this feature ensures precision and will save valuable time.  

2. Smart resize 

Creating content for multiple platforms? Adobe Express makes it effortless to resize designs for Instagram, LinkedIn, or your department newsletter without starting from scratch. The smart resize feature intelligently adjusts layouts while preserving the integrity of your design, so you don’t have to worry about pixelated or distorted elements.  

3. Text effects 

Bring your words to life with AI-powered text effects. From curved paths to glowing shadows, Adobe Express offers dynamic options that ensure your text grabs attention and reflects Northeastern’s vibrant brand. 

4. Content recommendations 

Having a creative block? Adobe Express uses AI to suggest templates and designs based on your content’s theme. Whether you’re promoting a campus event or summarizing your research project, Adobe Express will offer suggestions to help you get started quickly. 

5. AI-Powered photo enhancements 

Adobe Express allows you to enhance lighting, sharpen details, or apply unique filters, so you can transform ordinary photos into extraordinary visuals with just one click. 

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Visually compelling content drives engagement, whether you’re enhancing recruitment materials for a student club, boosting your department’s social media presence, or creating an eye-catching poster for a campus-wide event.  

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Ready to unleash your creativity? Start exploring Adobe Express and transform your ideas into stunning visuals that resonate. Need assistance or want to learn more? Visit adobe.northeastern.edu to get started.