Why I stopped picking image models and built a router instead

📰 Medium · AI

Learn why using a single image model can be limiting and how building a router can improve AI-generated asset workflows

intermediate Published 24 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Identify the limitations of single image models in AI-generated asset workflows
Determine the requirements for a router to improve workflow efficiency
Design and build a router to handle multiple image models and outputs
Test and refine the router to ensure consistent and high-quality outputs
Implement the router in your AI-generated asset workflow and monitor its performance

Who Needs to Know This

Designers and AI engineers can benefit from understanding the limitations of single image models and how to improve workflow efficiency by building a router

Key Insight

💡 Using a single image model can lead to inconsistent outputs, while building a router can improve workflow efficiency and output quality