Project 1: From Bell Bottoms to Buffets
Overview:
From Bell Bottoms to Buffets is a conceptual, vibrant, and nostalgic cookbook that celebrates the culinary delights of the 1970s. With engaging descriptions and playful design elements, the cookbook invites readers to experience the fun and flair of 70s cooking. The project creatively utilizes AI to enhance visuals and recipes, ensuring a cohesive theme that reflects the playful and eclectic decade.
Mission Statement:
To revive the culinary spirit of the 1970s, bringing families and friends together through classic recipes and vibrant memories. From Bell Bottoms to Buffets aims to inspire home cooks to explore and enjoy the flavors of the past while celebrating the joy of cooking and entertaining.
Target Audience:
This cookbook is designed for food enthusiasts, nostalgic home cooks, and anyone curious about 1970s cuisine. It appeals to individuals looking to reconnect with their culinary roots, experiment with retro recipes, and host themed parties. The target audience includes both seasoned cooks eager to explore new flavors and younger generations interested in vintage cooking trends.
AI-Generated Images
Beef Stroganoff
Swedish meatballs
Cookbook Cover and Inside Pages
Front Cover
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Back Cover
Designed Mockups
Front and Back Cover with Spine
Swedish Meatballs
Project 2: This Paper is NOT by ChatGPT
Overview:
This project explores the balance between human creativity and artificial intelligence (AI), specifically within the graphic design industry. By combining a designed holographic image of my face with an essay examining the role of AI, the project emphasizes the unique qualities of human-made work—emotional depth, originality, and personal style—that AI cannot fully replicate. The question "Can You Trust Me?" invites viewers to consider authenticity in a world increasingly influenced by AI, positioning the human touch as irreplaceable in creative fields.
Mission Statement:
To advocate for the preservation of human creativity and originality in the age of AI. This project encourages designers to embrace AI as a supportive tool while holding onto the irreplaceable nuances of personal expression and originality that only human creators can bring.
Target Audience:
Graphic design students, professionals, and enthusiasts who are navigating the rise of AI in creative fields. The project also speaks to a broader audience concerned with the ethics and future of AI, particularly individuals who value authenticity and originality in media.
Photos Before and After
Before
After
The Poster
