[Chapter 3] The Era of Earning with AI is Here! The "15 Sacred Treasures" for Individuals to Rake in 100,000 to 1 Million Yen a Month
[Chapter 3] Making a Killing with Zero Artistic Talent! The 3 Sacred Treasures of Design and Imagery
In the previous Chapter 2, we introduced ways to earn money using "writing and copywriting" that you can start immediately with zero initial cost.
The [Chapter 3] we are explaining this time is the genre where the evolution of AI is most visually apparent, and where the "barrier of individual talent" has completely collapsed. That isthe monetization of [Design and Imagery].
"I've never drawn an illustration before" or "I have zero sense of design."
For those people, this chapter will be a ray of hope.
By using image generation AI like Midjourney or DALL-E 3, you can generate ultra-high-quality images that professional illustrators or designers would spend hours drawing, in just a few dozen seconds, and as many as you like.
No longer is "artistic talent" required to hold a brush. All that is needed is the "words (prompts)" to give precise instructions to the AI, and the "curation (eye for selection)" to choose the generated images.
Now, let's look at the 3 sacred treasures (methods) of design and imagery that will turn your PC into an "inexhaustible image manufacturing factory."
The 4th Sacred Treasure: Automatic Sales of Stock Photos and Illustrations (Passive Income)
The first is a "stock-type" business where you list the images you create on material sites and earn a reward every time they are downloaded.
Web designers, article writers, and YouTube video editors are always looking for "high-quality free materials." You will mass-produce images with demand for them using AI and sell them on material sites (such as Adobe Stock).
💡 How do you earn money? (Monetization mechanism)
You register as a creator on stock photo services like Adobe Stock or PIXTA and upload the images generated by AI. When a user downloads your image, a reward of several dozen to several hundred yen will jingle into your account. Once registered, the system will continue to sell them automatically 24 hours a day.
🛠 Strategy steps and AI utilization methods
Just drawing pretty pictures won't make them sell. Marketing thinking that anticipates "situations where they will be used" is essential.
Researching demand: Narrow down themes with high search demand, such as seasonal events (Halloween, Christmas, etc.), business scenes (handshakes, meetings, computer operation, etc.), and easy-to-use background materials.
Image generation (Adobe Firefly / Midjourney):
This is the biggest point. In commercial use, "copyright" is extremely important. For stock material sales, I strongly recommend using "Adobe Firefly", which is the cleanest and safest in terms of copyright. Alternatively, generate them with "Midjourney," which boasts the highest image quality.High-resolution conversion and uploading: Do not release the generated images as they are; increase the resolution with an upscaling tool (Upscaler), add many appropriate tags (search keywords), and upload them to the site.
[Target Revenue] 10,000 to 50,000 yen per month (pure stock income. Once the number of registered images exceeds several thousand, 100,000 yen or more per month also comes into range)
The 5th Sacred Treasure: Web Banner and YouTube Thumbnail Production Agency (Immediate Cash)
Next is a way to reliably get immediate cash through "client work (contracting)" rather than stock income.
YouTube thumbnails and web advertisement banner images are the "lifeblood" that determines the click-through rate of content. Many creators and companies are always paying to outsource this.
💡 How do you earn money? (Monetization mechanism)
Accept orders for "thumbnail production" and "banner production" on platforms like CrowdWorks, Lancers, and Coconala. Create materials using AI according to the client's requests, place the text, and deliver the final product.
🛠 Strategy Steps and AI Utilization
Even without a background in design, you can achieve professional results by using the "ultimate design tools."
Material Generation (FLUX.1 / Leonardo.Ai): Generate pinpoint images with AI to match client requests (e.g., "a surprised businessman," "sizzling ramen," etc.). The recently released "FLUX.1" is exceptionally good at depicting realistic people.
Layout and Text Insertion (Canva):
Finish the design using the popular tool "Canva." While utilizing Canva's AI features (such as background removal), simply insert the generated images into the abundant professional templates provided and overlay the catchphrase text.Gain Repeat Clients with Lightning-Fast Delivery: Since work that used to take hours can now be finished in 30 minutes, overwhelming speed in delivery is possible. If you are evaluated as "fast and high-quality," it will lead to recurring projects (e.g., requests for 20 images every month), stabilizing your income.
[Target Revenue] 50,000 to 200,000 yen per month (you can earn a substantial income by handling many projects worth about 1,500 to 3,000 yen per image)
The 6th Sacred Treasure: LINE Stickers and Original Merchandise Sales (POD)
Finally, this is an application to the character business and merchandise sales sector.
This is a method to create your own original character and earn money by selling merchandise without holding inventory.
💡 How to Earn? (Monetization Mechanism)
Generate character illustrations with AI and sell them as LINE stickers on the "LINE Creators Market," or sell them as original merchandise like T-shirts and smartphone cases through POD (Print-on-Demand) services such as "SUZURI."
*POD is a system where a factory manufactures and ships products only after an order is placed, making it the ultimate system for inventory-free, no-risk merchandise sales.
🛠 Strategy Steps and AI Utilization
The key to this method is "creating various poses (emotions) with the same character."
Character Generation and Maintaining Consistency (Midjourney / DALL-E 3):
Using "DALL-E 3" integrated into ChatGPT or Midjourney's character reference feature (--cref), give instructions like "create a happy face, a crying face, and an angry face for the same Shiba Inu character" to mass-produce images for stickers.Background Removal (Canva, etc.): To use them for LINE stickers or merchandise, make the image background transparent with a single click.
Registration and Sales: Upload to LINE or SUZURI and start selling. If you build a fan base by sharing the daily life of your AI-generated character on social media (Instagram or X), your merchandise sales will explode.
[Target Revenue] 10,000 to 100,000 yen per month (if you can create a hit character, the revenue potential is limitless)
Summary: You Become an "Art Director," Not a "Painter"
What did you think?
"Stock photos," "thumbnail production agency," "merchandise sales." What all of these have in common is that **"you don't spend even a second drawing pictures with your own hands."**
In the field of AI image generation, you are not a "painter," but an "art director" (general supervisor) who gives instructions and judges quality.
First, try touching free AI image generation tools or Canva's AI features and experience the thrill of "your words turning into beautiful images in an instant." That excitement will be the driving force that pushes you to become a creator entrepreneur.
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In the next [Chapter 4], we will explain the 3 sacred treasures of the [Video and Motion Graphics] sector, which is currently the massive market where the most money is moving.
No need for "showing your face, using your voice, or filming" at all! We will delve into modern alchemy: conquering YouTube and TikTok with fully AI-generated short videos to earn ad revenue and secure deals. Stay tuned!
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