AET Automotive Blog

Creative Studio Pro Launch

Written by AET Automotive | Jun 23, 2025 11:43:30 PM

 

At AET Automotive, we built Creative Studio Pro for one reason—dealership marketing moves fast, and your creative tools should too.

If you’ve used the original Creative Studio, you already know how much time it saved. But we listened to feedback from hundreds of rooftops and took things further. Creative Studio Pro isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a smarter, faster, and more flexible platform designed for the realities of retail automotive marketing.

Here’s what’s new:

Properties Panel

 

The new Properties Panel gives you precise control over every element of your design—without slowing you down:

- Adjust padding, alignment, spacing, and layers

- Fine-tune text styles and image placement

- Control positioning and scale with visual sliders and keyboard inputs

Whether you're tweaking one asset or styling dozens, the Properties Panel keeps your workflow clean and efficient.

Multi-Artboard Editing

 

No more juggling tabs or repeating the same edits. With Multi-Artboard Editing, you can:

- Switch between sizes (email, banner, social) in one workspace

- Duplicate or resize layouts instantly

- Auto-save as you go

Perfect for:
Monthly campaigns, tiered offers, or anyone managing multiple rooftops.

AI-Powered Tools

 

We’ve added smart features to help you move faster without breaking brand rules:

AI Background Generation: Type a scene, and we’ll create it.

Built-in Compliance Checks: Keeps your designs within OEM brand guidelines.

Layout Feedback: Subtle nudges to improve spacing and alignment.

Bottom line? Faster creative without the brand risk.

Design Components

 

Create once, reuse forever. Design Components let you lock in:

- APR or lease offer layouts

- Custom disclaimers

- Brand-specific CTAs

Just drop them into any size or design. Combine with Dynamic Text, and updates become automatic.

Folders, Staging & Version History

 

No more digging through files or duplicating work. Now you can:

- Organize by rooftop, campaign, or format

- Stage drafts before going live

- Access version history to revert or compare

Less confusion. More control.

Dynamic Text

 

No more manually updating vehicle models, prices, or disclaimers in every creative.

Dynamic Text allows you to link real-time data (like trim, MSRP, lease terms, or custom tags) directly into your design. That means you can build one template and watch it auto-update across different vehicles, offers, or rooftops—without touching the text again.

Why it matters:

- Change the vehicle, and your copy updates automatically

- Pair it with Components for even more automation

- Reduce human error and speed up approvals

It’s one of the most powerful ways to keep your campaigns consistent, accurate, and lightning-fast—especially when inventory or incentives shift mid-month.

Mastering Shortcuts

 

Want to move faster in Creative Studio Pro? Learn the keystrokes.

We’ve built in keyboard shortcuts to help you design with serious speed—no extra clicks, no menu hunting. Whether you’re duplicating elements, grouping layers, saving on the fly, or aligning content, there’s a shortcut for it.

Some favorites to get you started:

Cmd/Ctrl + D – Duplicate selected element

Cmd/Ctrl + G – Group selected layers

Cmd/Ctrl + S – Save your design instantly

Arrow keys – Nudge elements precisely

Shift + Arrow keys – Nudge faster

Cmd/Ctrl + Z – Undo

You’ll find the full list inside the Tutorials tab, and once you get the hang of them, you’ll wonder how you ever designed without them.

Ready to Explore Creative Studio Pro?

Check out our Learning Academy for short how-to videos, feature walkthroughs, and quick-start guides.

And if you’re still using the original Creative Studio, no stress—Pro is optional, flexible, and here when you're ready.

Need help getting started?
Reach out to your Customer Success contact or book a 15-min walkthrough. We’ll show you how to save hours every month and keep your brand looking sharp.