NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZONSo! You and Al:
Exploring Collaboration in Design
Practical, human-centered guidance for working responsibly, creatively, and ethically with AI in design and education.
Explore formats and purchase options below.
So! You and Al:
NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZONExploring Collaboration in Design
Practical, human-centered guidance for working responsibly, creatively, and ethically with AI in design and education.
Explore formats and purchase options below.
So! YOU and AI examines how artificial intelligence can be introduced into creative practice as a thinking partner, not a shortcut. Grounded in classroom experience and professional design work, the book offers a clear framework for using AI tools in ways that support learning, experimentation, and critical reflection.
Rather than focusing on tools alone, the book centers on process—how designers think, make decisions, test ideas, and refine outcomes. Through real-world case studies, student work, and guided exercises, readers are invited to explore AI as part of a collaborative design workflow that keeps human insight at the forefront.
This is not a technical manual. It is a design-forward, educator-friendly resource that emphasizes ethics, authorship, and creative responsibility in an evolving digital landscape.
So! YOU and AI is written for:
Design educators seeking responsible ways to introduce AI into coursework
College and advanced high school students learning to balance tools with thinking
Professional designers exploring AI without compromising creative voice
Curriculum leaders and institutions navigating emerging technologies in education
Creatives and mentors interested in ethical, human-centered AI use
No prior AI expertise is required. The book meets readers where they are and supports learning at multiple levels.
Who This Book is For
Practical Tools and Techniques
Step-by-step guidance on using AI tools for ideation, prototyping, and portfolio creation.
Ethical Awareness
Insights into navigating the ethical challenges of AI in design, including ownership and bias.
Creative Empowerment
Strategies to expand your creative boundaries and leverage AI for inspiration and innovation.
Future-Ready Skills
Tips for embracing change, balancing technology with human creativity, and fostering continuous learning.
Hands-On Exercises
Interactive challenges, reflection prompts, and case studies to apply concepts in real-world scenarios.
Key Take-Aways
Readers will learn how to:
Integrate AI into the design process without replacing human judgment
Encourage reflection, iteration, and authorship in AI-assisted work
Distinguish between exploration and automation in creative practice
Introduce AI ethically in classrooms, studios, and professional settings
Help students articulate why and how AI was used—not just what it produced
Each chapter includes activities, reflection prompts, and examples that translate directly into teaching and practice.
MINI-VOLUMES AVAILABLE NOW: 
MINI-VOLUMES COMING SOON: Focused Explorations for Practice and Pedagogy
The mini-volumes expand key ideas from the main book with focused insights on design thinking, prompting, ethics, and integration. Each is a standalone reflection and practical companion.
FAQ
Q: Will I be able to buy individual sections or chapters?
A: Yes. A series of focused mini-volumes—each expanding a core theme from the book—will be available soon in digital formats. PDF versions will also be accessible through this website.
Q: Where is the book available?
A: So! YOU and AI: Exploring Collaboration in Design is available on Amazon in paperback and kindle editions.
Meet the Author
Carole Maugé-Lewis is an award-winning designer, educator, and author with decades of experience in visual communication and design education. She has taught at the college level and worked professionally across branding, publication design, and creative strategy.
Carole holds a certification in Artificial Intelligence for Creative Practice from the University of Glasgow, an experience that sparked the conceptual foundation for So! YOU and AI. Her work has been recognized by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), including distinctions as an Educator to Watch and Person to Watch.
Her teaching and writing focus on helping students and professionals navigate emerging tools thoughtfully—centering curiosity, ethics, and design thinking over automation.
CAROLE MAUGÉ-LEWIS
A New Way to Think About AI in Design
Rather than treating artificial intelligence as a shortcut or threat, So! YOU and AI reframes it as a collaborative thinking partner—one that expands possibilities while keeping human judgment, authorship, and intent firmly in place.
Inside the book, you’ll find short readings, real classroom examples, and guided reflections that help designers slow down, ask better questions, and make more intentional creative decisions when working with AI tools.
This is not about faster output. It’s about better thinking.
