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Me, myself, AI

DESIGN: Jan Wilczak 

Poland 

 

make me! 2023

2nd place make me! Design Award [ex aequo] and a cash prize of PLN 10.000


 

The “Me, Myself, AI” is both an experimental exploration of new design solutions as well as a critical project reflecting on the essence of creativity and the formation of global visual culture. Using a model of generative adversarial networks I taught the AI the concept of three objects – a chair, a table and a ceramic dish. I then observed its development and analyzed how tweaking the variables affects the direction in which its style develops. As a result, I created prototypes of three objects – a chair, a table and a ceramic vessel with an undefined function. The primary criteria for selecting these designs was to create artificial intelligence capable of designing coherent objects with a tactile, original style. In the face of another technological revolution that we are currently witnessing, this project seems particularly timely and asks important questions about the essence of creativity, not only in the design profession. 

My, Myself, AI, design: Jan Wilczak / from designer’s archive

My, Myself, AI, design: Jan Wilczak / from designer’s archive

My, Myself, AI, design: Jan Wilczak / from designer’s archive

My, Myself, AI, design: Jan Wilczak / from designer’s archive

Jan Wilczak

Multidisciplinary designer in his works, combining craftsmanship and art with modern technologies. He graduated from the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Janek is particularly interested in designs located on the borderline of the real and virtual worlds. In addition to furniture and products, he creates jewelry, 3D graphics, animations and music videos. He has designed campaigns, products and events for brands such as Samsung, Reserved, Going, Nobonobo, AINT, Poptown.eu magazine, the DONT WALK fashion show in St. Anderws and others.

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