The new MiniMax Design

MiniMax Design is a desktop-based creative studio launched by MiniMax, the company behind Haizhuo AI. Installation packages are available for both Mac and Windows. The concept behind this tool is to have a main agent oversee a “digital production team” as it carries out tasks: you submit an idea or a planning document, and the main agent will break down the task, select the appropriate models, and then combine scripts, storyboards, images, videos, music, and editing elements into a cohesive workflow.

All the materials are placed on an infinite canvas, and connections are automatically established between the nodes. If the sequence of shots is changed, the subsequent shots can be redone accordingly. Common procedures can be saved as “Skills” for repeated use; it is also possible to read local files or integrate with specialized software.

A content team perfect for creating short videos, advertisements, and mini-dramas. If you just want to generate a few images occasionally, using the Hailebo web version is much more convenient. The prices are subject to those listed on the official website.

Video tools are designed to handle the visual aspects of content, but the actual story itself still needs to be developed separately. TVLab has compiled a collection of currently popular short-form dramas and common story tropes (such as coming-back stories, hidden identities, contract marriages, etc.). Each inspiration card includes vertical storyboard illustrations along with visual cues for storytelling.