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The Twist Out was sold in Canada so the verbiage had to be presented in English and French https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/1558893518892-YST5KRB0I2SDWZSSATAN/voltix_photo.jpg packaging VOLTIX The Voltix brand wanted to include photography accessories in their product line. The graphics of this line were designed to be consistent throughout different economical packaging formats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/947d7e3a-91e7-4c84-9dbb-f1ea74a0fb78/fayina_lineup_1500.jpg packaging - Make it stand out FAYINA Packaging for a line of Swedish-designed cleaning accessories. It includes microfiber products, cleaning attachments, and telescopic handles that can be combined so that no cleaning task is out of reach. 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Inspired by this, I developed the concept for a fictional fauna paper sculpture exhibition. To bring this idea to life, I used Midjourney to generate the image of a tiger pouncing over a rock. Once satisfied with the result, I upscaled the image and refined it further in Photoshop. I then collaborated with ChatGPT to brainstorm a name, tagline, and summary for the exhibition, as well as to explore ideas for potential venues and the best time of year to host the event. To complement the tiger sculpture, I used Adobe Firefly to generate supporting paper flower designs and finalized the layout and text in Illustrator. The final result is a poster that celebrates the connection between nature and design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/dcf9b020-197d-4254-9bbd-d1abc64a0f57/neptune_festival.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out THE BKLYN NEPTUNE NIGHT FESTIVAL I always wanted to design a piece that features a linocut, but I lack the skills and always end up cutting myself. So, I asked ChatGPT what type of theme would be appropriate for a linocut. It responded with literary classics, nature scenes, circus spectacles, and others. I proceeded to explore literary classics. 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Peter Pan,' and 'Moby-Dick' came up, and one that caught my eye was 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.' With a visual in mind, I asked Midjourney to generate a linocut of a giant octopus. After many iterations, I downloaded and retouched it in Photoshop and laid out the other elements in Illustrator. So, in the spirit of Coney Island's Mermaid Parade, I present The Brooklyn Neptune Night Festival (a fun fictional festival) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/c25bce38-7f22-4d20-8f9e-faf9b08ed862/poster_18_rene_and_green_apple_bubbe_gum_gif.gif design with AI - Make it stand out RENE & GREEN APPLE BUBBLE GUM I thought if there was a fictional animated short of my favorite surrealist, René Magritte, what would the poster look like? I used Midjourney to visualize this idea, did some retouching in Photoshop, laid the text in Illustrator, and added a simple animation. And here it is, René & Green Apple Bubble Gum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/67e77e37-8b46-48fc-86a4-eef781f0e315/poster_20_meditate.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out BLUE VEIL OF PEACE I have been practicing mindfulness through meditation, which sparked an idea for a poster. What if there were a fictional self-compassion retreat? What would the main subject look like? With some ideas in mind, I started generating visuals in Midjourney. I also used ChatGPT to help name the retreat. Afterward, I brought the design into Photoshop for some edits, and then laid out the text and other elements in Illustrator. I present to you: Love, Accept, and Live https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/eb057d17-4eeb-4935-bc8c-27cd7e5de71a/poster_21_escape_andino.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out ESCAPE ANDINO Being from Peru, I was exposed to the spiritual sounds of Andean music from an early age. With this in mind, I set out to create a poster for an intimate concert celebrating this tradition. I generated imagery in Midjourney of a fictional artist performing Andean music, experimenting with sref codes until I landed on a black-and-white photograph accented with light trails. Visuals that reinforced the idea of an intimate and surreal moment. I laid out the typography in Illustrator and wanted to introduce a splash of color into the predominantly monochrome composition. To achieve this, I included a color bar inspired by the Cuzco flag, one of the capitals of Andean culture. I consulted with ChatGPT on ideas for the artist’s name and venue. Designed multiple typographic layouts. ChatGPT acted as a creative partner, and we collaborated until we agreed on the best solution for this project. Here it is: “Escape Andino”, a fictional intimate evening of acoustic Andean sounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/994747ec-5747-49bd-8c16-1e44bcbadf4e/glass_dragon.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out WHISPERS OF FIRE I have been experimenting with AI as part of my design process. I wanted to design a poster that is on trend. So I came up with a concept for a fictional exhibition. I used Midjourney to generate a glass-blown dragon statue. Then, I used chatGPT to generate the name of the exhibition and used it to come up with the place where this exhibition would be held. Also, used chatGPT for the Japanese translation (my apologies if it's not 100% correct). I layout the poster myself using Illustrator and Photoshop. The most tedious part was clipping the dragon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/0f8058b0-b235-485c-8688-6b73d10d3699/poster_19_the_sweet_spot.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out THE SWEET SPOT During my walks through Coney Island, I noticed a few stores specializing in candy and confections. This sparked a design idea: What would a poster for a fictional Coney Island candy emporium look like? With a kaleidoscope made out of candy as the main element in mind, I used Midjourney to generate this concept. I wasn't completely satisfied with the results, so I decided to edit in Photoshop and try Adobe Firefly to enhance it. Then, I laid out the type and other design elements in Illustrator. Now, let's take a stroll through Coney Island and find the sweet spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/540fc08ce4b0e5bb93d3cb9d/8051b7f1-f453-46d1-83bb-d94152098d4c/star_gala.jpg design with AI - Make it stand out THE STAR CLUSTER GALA I was exploring AI and came up with an idea. To visualize it, I used Midjourney. Then, I consulted with ChatGPT to decide on the venue and name of the event. After downloading the Midjourney image, I used Photoshop's generative expand and retouching tools to clean up some areas of the image. Finally, I used Illustrator to lay out the text and design elements, resulting in a poster for a fictional gala at a museum