Digital Biotopia

During the early rise of Midjourney, as it gained popularity in the creative world, debates emerged about AI’s potential to replace human creativity. While many viewed AI as a threat to artistic expression, I found it difficult to align with that perspective.


1. AI Imagination
Using the power of artificial intelligence (Midjourney), we task the system with imagining a digital garden that transcends the boundaries of conventional creativity. AI becomes the visionary architect, imagining a space where the organic and the indoor experience converge.


2. 3D Recreation
Translating the AI-generated concepts into an ecosystem, we recreated the imagined visual in 3d software (blender). Every element, from the flora to the intricate microcosms, is crafted to breathe life into this futuristic space.


3. Microscopic Exploration
Exploring beyond the macroscopic view, we dig into the micro level of this intricate ecosystem. This microscopic exploration adds layers of complexity and richness to the orginic int erior experience.


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4. AI Integration in Creative Workflow
A core objective of this project is to embed AI generation into our creative workflow. We seek to redefine how AI can be an integral collaborator, influencing and enhancing our traditional creative processes. The symbiosis between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence becomes a driving force behind the project's evolution.


5. Enhancing Imaginative Capabilities
Beyond experimentation, our project aims to explore the transformative potential of AI in augmenting imaginative capabilities. We inspect how AI-driven insights and perspectives can push the boundaries of our creative thinking.

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C R E D I T S

YIFAN ZHUANG Concept & 3D Artist

This is a research project for theshift.tokyo