Jade Lotus (v2.2) – Release Notes

Jade Lotus Release Notes

At DesignGen, our mission is to be the fastest path from idea to delivery, and with the Jade Lotus (v2.2) release we are taking an incremental step forward to drive this mission.
This drop centers on Create Studio and the new wave of Base, Ultra, and Ultra Max models. Everything else in this update is built to support that core experience and push you from idea to production faster and more reliably.
Jade Lotus is our reminder that the best merch workflows blend calm research, sharp design instincts, and the right automation so you can move from insight to finished product without friction.
Thanks to new scaling work on the Base inference stack, Create Studio queueing now clears roughly four times faster for every tier so prompts start streaming almost immediately.

What’s New

Create Studio Throughput

We re-architected the Base model scheduler on top of the same infrastructure that runs Ultra and Ultra Max, which lets /v4/create sessions line up at only twenty-five percent of their previous wait time.
The new transport keeps Free, Hobbyist, Creator, and Pro accounts in sync so even mixed model runs share the same faster queue window.
Base now uses our breakthroughs in context reuse and batching to deliver steadier streaming, so you can move from idea to render without the old pause between requests.
See the faster Create Studio flow

New Image Generation Models

Base is the new heart of DesignGen and powers Create Studio.
Prompt once and run Base, Ultra, and Ultra Max side by side to explore looks faster without rebuilding sessions.
This update is designed so that most of your day to day work can live inside Base, with Ultra and Ultra Max ready when you need something more specialized.
See Create Studio

DesignGen Base

High consistency for text and lettering.
Native transparent PNG output by default.
Tuned for affordability so you can create more, not less.
Generation time up to four minutes per image.
Free users can generate one hundred Base designs per month.
Base is where we expect most users to live. It is powerful enough for everyday designs, production ready concepts, and rapid experimentation, without the cost of the heaviest models.
Other models, including Premium, Ultra, and Ultra Max, are still available. For now, Base, Ultra, and Ultra Max are the main trio we see leading most work.
Learn about our AI design generator

Generate All Models

Compare styles in a single run.
Inside Create Studio, you can now select more than one model for any prompt.
Run the same idea through Base, Ultra, and Ultra Max at the same time.
See how each model interprets your concept.
Keep the best result, or keep them all for future use.
Every output is automatically saved to your account.
This makes it easier to learn the personality of each model and pick what fits your brand or project best.
Try multi-model runs

Variations

More options from each idea.
Instead of one outcome per model, you can create multiple versions of the same idea in a single run.
Creator tier can generate up to 2 variations.
Pro tier can generate up to 4 variations.
Variations are perfect when you like the concept but want to explore layout, composition, or styling without rewriting prompts from scratch.
Generate variations

Reference Image Upload

Guide the model with your own visuals.
Create Studio now lets you upload up to four reference images per generation.
The first image becomes the primary reference.
We recommend keeping the number of references low for the cleanest results.
Base, Ultra, and Ultra Max currently perform best with references.
Standard still supports references but is less recommended for now.
This gives you more control over character consistency, logos, brand assets, or specific visual styles you want to preserve.
Upload references in Create Studio

Voice Input

Talk your ideas into the canvas.
You can now speak directly to Create Studio. DesignGen transcribes your voice into a clear, usable prompt in real time.
Voice input is ideal when your ideas are flowing faster than you can type, or when you want to work hands free while sketching out ideas.
See how voice input works

MagicStick (Alpha Release)

Precision cut, delete, and cleanup, now in early access.
MagicStick is currently in an alpha release, which means you can try it early while we collect feedback and refine it.
Click a color in your design and remove that region.
Adjust a threshold slider to select a tighter or broader color range.
Turn on “Select similar colors” to grab all similar tones in the image, for example every white pixel in a background.
Draw cut lines to separate inside and outside fill areas so you can remove the outside while preserving inside details.
Change the canvas background between checkerboard, white, gray, dark gray, or black for inspection.
MagicStick is free to use during this alpha period, and we are actively looking for all feedback so we can harden it for production.
Try MagicStick Alpha

TrendTap

Smarter live trend research with Radar and Jade Lotus.
TrendTap now ships turned on by default. It runs on two new engines that replace the previous TrendTap models, which are still available inside the Legacy section for existing workflows.
Explore TrendTap

Radar

Fast live data scanning.
Radar is the new default mode for TrendTap. It runs live searches and reasons over the results in real time to give you a focused snapshot of what matters now.
Designed for speed and responsiveness so you can quickly validate if a concept or niche still has momentum.
Ideal for daily checks, quick idea sessions, and any moment where you want a clear answer without a long research cycle.
Switch to Radar inside TrendTap

Jade Lotus

Advanced multi-step research built on everything TrendTap has learned.
Jade Lotus performs interwoven reasoning with live data and research, using the patterns from past TrendTap usage to produce smarter, more aware results.
Better at understanding what is actually relevant and hot right now while surfacing themes, styles, and angles that make sense for real products.
Tuned to provide deeper context without the three to five minute response times of older engines, so you can plan collections or explore new niches with more confidence.
Use Jade Lotus when you are planning a collection, researching bigger bets, or want more context than a quick scan can provide.
See Jade Lotus research

Legacy models

Previous TrendTap models have been moved into a Legacy section. You can still access them if you prefer their behavior, but future improvements and tuning will focus on Radar and Jade Lotus.

Genni

Your assistant across DesignGen.
Genni is your AI assistant inside the platform. Ask Genni how to use tools, which model to choose for a job, how to set up proofs, how to clean artwork, or how to get from a rough idea to a production ready file.
You can type or speak to Genni, and use it as a guide to unlock features you may not have discovered yet. Genni is here to reduce friction and keep you moving.
Meet Genni

Approve Studio

From proof to sign off in one clean flow.
Approve Studio is your new home for sending proofs and collecting approvals.
Send any design as a Proof directly from DesignGen.
Choose from four email themes to match your tone or branding.
Clients receive a private link to review the design in a dedicated portal.
They confirm details and approve using a digital signature and timestamp.
Once approved, the proof is locked and you receive an approval email.
Approve Studio replaces scattered email threads with a centralized, trackable approval system.
Tour Approve Studio

Approve Studio Revisions

Client driven changes with AI in the loop.
When clients want adjustments, they can now request changes inside the same Approve Studio link.
Clients describe what they want changed.
DesignGen applies edits using our Premium, Ultra, and Ultra Max models.
They see updated designs in the portal.
They can repeat this within your configured revision limits.
Once they are happy, they approve the final version, no extra manual editing required.
Approve Studio Revisions turns proofs into a guided, semi automated collaboration instead of a slow back and forth.
See Approve Studio in action

Mockup Studio Upgrades

Better application, more control, studio like results.
Automatic Apply Model Upgrade.
Mockups now look and feel more like professional product photography.
More believable shadows and highlights.
Better understanding of fabric folds and garment curvature.
Stronger performance on non transparent designs.
More consistent outcomes from one generation to the next.
Visit Mockup Studio

Mockup Shots

Camera control for your mockups.
Mockup Shots gives you the tools to dial in camera angles and perspectives for your garment mockups inside Mockup Studio.
Quick Angle Presets include Left Angle, Right Angle, Higher Angle, Close Up, and Hide to temporarily remove the mockup view.
These presets let you create new views of your design with only a few clicks.
Use Mockup Shots

Advanced Controls

For more precise control, Advanced mode in Mockup Shots lets you adjust rotation right or left in degrees.
Move forward for close ups with steps of None, 1, 2, 4, or 10.
Vertical Angle presets such as Worm Eye, Lower, Normal, Higher, and Bird’s Eye.
Wide Angle to create a more dramatic, cinematic feel.
These tools make it much easier to match your brand photography style or marketplace requirements.
Dial in advanced controls

Photoshoot Mode

Four coordinated angles in one click.
Photoshoot is a mode inside Mockup Shots, not a separate product. It creates a complete small set of angles for a single mockup in one action.
One click generates four consistent views: Left angle, Right angle, High angle, Close up detail.
All four are treated as part of a single mini session, ideal for product pages, marketplace listings, social content, and quick client presentations.
Launch Photoshoot mode

New Mockups in Create Studio

Hoodies: Gildan 18500 (41 colors) and Comfort Colors 1567 (64 colors).
T Shirts: Bella Canvas 3001 (54 colors, now the default tee), Bella Canvas 3001Y (14 colors), Bella Canvas 3001 CVC (49 colors).
Crewnecks: Comfort Colors Crewneck 1566 (19 colors) and Gildan Crewneck 18000 (33 colors).
These mockups are ready for ecommerce stores, wholesale catalogs, and client previews.
Browse apparel mockups

Vectorize with Advanced Mode

More control inside a familiar tool.
Vectorize now has an Advanced Mode, giving you deeper control without changing the core product you already know.
Preview: Generate a watermarked PNG preview before committing to full vectorization, at a fraction of the full run cost, with tokens saved for one day so you can return later.
Color Controls: Auto detect colors, add/remove/edit swatches by hex, set max color count up to 256 (0 for unlimited), and adjust tolerance per color.
Shape and Output Controls: Minimum shape area, Gap Filler, SVG export draw styles, grouping options, and the ability to flatten circles/rectangles into curves for consistent behavior across tools.
Advanced Mode is especially useful for pro users preparing artwork for screen printing, vinyl cutting, laser engraving, and other production workflows.
Open Vectorize

What This Unlocks For Your Business

A stronger, more capable Create Studio centered on the new Base model.
More designs for less cost, with better text and transparent output.
Faster experimentation across models and variations.
Clearer and more professional client approvals with Approve Studio.
Less manual back and forth because clients can request AI powered revisions themselves.
More realistic mockups that help designs sell online.
Smarter cleanup with MagicStick during its alpha release.
Better vector files from Vectorize with Advanced Mode.
DesignGen is moving closer to being your single pipeline from idea to design, proof, mockup, and production.

Personal Note from Alex

This release is a big one for me because it finally makes Create Studio feel like the engine I always wanted at the center of DesignGen.
The Base model, the improvements around it, and the surrounding tools like Approve Studio, Mockup Shots, MagicStick, and Advanced Mode in Vectorize are all pieces of the same goal: give you a clear path from idea to something you can actually ship.
If you use any of these features and something feels off, confusing, or almost there but not quite, I want to know. Your feedback is what has shaped this release, and it is what will shape the next one.