Many designers are pushing the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the material world—this innovative AI toolkit by Zhaodi Feng, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, is a great example. Named 'Promptac,' this AI toolkit is a unique approach to interacting with AI image generators as it allows users to input prompts with hand gestures and real-world materials.
The Promptac toolkit includes a fingertip controller and soft sensors made from foam clay and silicone. These elements essentially act as translators, converting physical gestures into text prompts that have the potential to modify AI-generated digital designs. Because of this strategic implementation of physical materials, Promptac promises a more intuitive and tactile engagement with the design process.
Image Credit: Zhaodi Feng
Why This Trend Is Growing
- AI Image Generators
- Advancements in AI image generators are opening up new possibilities for designers to interact with artificial intelligence.
- Physical Gesture Input
- Incorporating physical gestures as input for AI image generators provides a more intuitive and tactile experience for users.
- Tactile Engagement with Design
- The use of foam clay and silicone sensors allows for a hands-on approach to modifying AI-generated designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Design
- The Promptac toolkit offers designers an innovative way to leverage AI image generators and enhance their design process.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advancements in physical gesture input technology contribute to the development of more interactive and intuitive AI systems.
- Materials Science
- The incorporation of foam clay and silicone sensors in the Promptac toolkit showcases the potential for new materials in the field of AI design.
