Slop is Nothing New in Design (AI Just Accelerated It)

September 30, 2026

with Jon Cannon

Jon Cannon, a prolific creative mind and designer in the association design space known for inspired graphics and imagery in branding and publications, joins us this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast, presented by Big Red M and hosted by Lucas McCann.

Jon currently serves as Senior Graphic Designer with Big Red M and joins Lucas to talk about the positives, nuances and the good that comes with AI-use for designers and where it can improve the creative process, in addition to discussing the downside of what happens when AI encroaches in the creative world. He also cautions about what associations need to watch for if they are planning on replacing human designers with AI and automated technology.

The bottom line: slop is nothing new in graphic design or any sort of creative aspect of associations, AI just accelerated it, and it’s not all doom and gloom. Jon brings you an honest look at what you need to know.

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