AI vs the Artist

For all my AI generated images and text, I primarily used my own trained models on the website NightCafe AI. There are additional images created with Midjourney and Canva's AI tool, but I found I had the most control and ability using the NightCafe models.

Four out of the five images used in my mood board were made with AI and show the different routes I went with it. The image on the far right was one of my initial inspiration images. Originally thinking it was a real artistic protest, I was shocked to find out it was AI. From there my whole collection shifted as I became intrigued by AI. The women holding the sign were created before I knew how to train my own AI models and was just trying to generate as many images as possible. The image with the yellow background was made from my first image I sent through AI with additional prompts. It was what inspired many of my text prints within my collection. And the blue circular coin was part of my message on how we value art and how AI art should be valued. The coin was generated from a piece of jewelry I made for styling with the collection.

From drapes to croquis to realistic AI creations, my process for figuring out my silhouettes and designs included a lot of trial and error. While all my draping was done physically, those shapes and collages were sent through my AI runway model to start creating potential garment designs. From there I was able to narrow down the looks and create a more refined croquis line-up, which I then sent through AI once again.

My 6 look line-up. Only the first 5 looks were made physically, with the last design on the right being made only as a digital design.

Within my collection, I used a combination of designs made in CLO and physical draping to recreate the "glitching" garments I had in my line-up. CLO was especially helpful for figuring out my optical illusion pleats and how to specifically place their pattern for printing the fabric.

Focusing in on my solely digital look, the most difficult part about it was translating the optical illusion pleats onto my CLO design and getting it to render in a way where the image reveal is still effective.

For my collection editorial, I utilized minimal AI glitches. I primarily edited the hands, accessories, and small garment details to create a sense that something is off without making my collection unrecognizable.

And a little about me to better understand my overall process as a designer. Thank you.