James Nakamura

James Nakamura

Creative Director & AI Art Specialist

James Nakamura is a creative director and digital artist with over a decade of experience in visual design, branding, and creative technology. He has worked with agencies and brands across multiple countries on projects ranging from brand identity to digital campaigns. James was an early adopter of AI image generation tools, experimenting with DALL-E during its beta period and later integrating Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and other generative tools into professional creative workflows. He has led AI-assisted design projects for startups and established brands, developing practical frameworks for combining human creativity with AI capabilities. At Which AI Model Is Best, James focuses on creative applications of AI: image generation, writing assistance, video creation, and design tools. His articles emphasise practical techniques, creative workflows, and honest assessments of what AI can and cannot do in creative fields. James is particularly interested in the intersection of AI and human creativity—not as replacement, but as collaboration. His tutorials and guides help creatives of all skill levels incorporate AI tools into their work while maintaining their unique creative voice.

7 articles published

Articles by James Nakamura

Guides10 min readDec 10, 2025

Best AI Tools for Students in 2025: Study Smarter, Not Harder

A curated list of the best AI tools for students, from research assistants to study aids. Free and paid options for every budget.

Comparisons9 min readDec 8, 2025

AI Design Tools: What Actually Works in Canva, Adobe, and Figma

Every design tool now has AI features. Some are genuinely useful, others are marketing checkboxes. Here's what actually improves your workflow.

Guides14 min readDec 8, 2025

AI Writing Tools for Creatives: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice

AI can enhance your creative writing—or flatten it into generic mush. Learn how to use AI as a collaborator while keeping what makes your work distinctive.

Comparisons12 min readDec 8, 2025

AI Video Generation: Runway, Pika, Kling, and What Actually Works

After eighteen months and thousands of credits across every platform, here's what AI video actually delivers—where it excels, where it fails, and how to get professional results from Runway, Pika, Kling, and Luma.

Guides13 min readDec 8, 2025

AI Image Generation: A Creative Guide to Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion

A designer's guide to AI image generators. Compare Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion, and Adobe Firefly—with practical tips for getting the best results from each.

News6 min readSep 4, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney Over Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging the AI tool generates unauthorized images of its copyrighted characters, including Superman and Bugs Bunny.

Comparisons10 min readNov 10, 2024

AI Image Generation in 2024: DALL-E vs Midjourney vs Stable Diffusion

Comparing the leading AI image generators: quality, pricing, features, and best use cases for each platform.