As I was dozing off to sleep the other day, I quickly jolted out of my transitional slumber state, exclaiming unexpectedly, “A small guy is batting at home plate!” Not realizing the significance of this, I thought I would drop the phrase into Midjourney. It was interesting to see how a pseudo-dream state declaration can be visualized using generative AI.
Designbivouac is experimenting with the integration of AI into the creative process. This post focuses on a beginner’s exploration into the potential of AI as an aid in visualization. It is a study in prompting and editing.
In 1981, well before making another critically acclaimed film featuring thieves, Michael Mann created Thief, starring James Caan. The film’s cinematography, storyline, location selection, and soundtrack from Tangerine Dream set the tone for many action dramas that followed in the 1980s, including the series Miami Vice.
Well, it’s that time of year again—the second week of September. And, true to form, Apple has revealed the iPhone 13 in a special event. As the company continues advancing its iPhone offering, perhaps some of you feel nostalgic about your older iPhones.
Many things fell apart in 2020, and it proved to be a time for many to deconstruct the reality of life as we knew it. Many took the year as a prompt to look at things differently. Todd McLellan does just that through his meticulous work Things Come Apart.
Often, when the details of how structures are made can be seen, they become more impressive. Such is the case with large windmills anchored to solid ground.
Tim Dodd, Everyday Astronaut, and some colleagues have created an excellent video showing rocket renderings in relatable places. It provides familiar contexts to help us better grasp the actual size of today’s impressive space vehicles.
The opening titles of the second season of Amazon Prime’s Jack Ryan series do a remarkable job of setting the stage for the drama. Conveying the dual nature of Jack Ryan’s life as a CIA analyst and a reluctant field operative; the sequence uses a split-screen approach, juxtaposing images for both of Jack’s worlds.
While companies continue to do interesting and beautiful vehicle interior concept work, a wide range of new configurations for accommodating vehicle occupants remains to be explored.
The folks at Mustard have a way of telling stories rich in detail, background facts, and visuals. It is great seeing their work, much of which documents critical moments in mobility. It's great to see educational material this spicy! Pass the Mustard, please!
Ever wonder what it was like to ride aboard a mighty Saturn V rocket? Well, with Reentry: An Orbital Simulator, you can now take on the role of a mission commander and master the procedures followed by those who pioneered spaceflight.
Bringing together Danny Goodman and Richard Saul Wurman, this publication was and remains an exceptional example of accessible and visually delightful educational material.
Whenever I see images of automotive designers thoughtfully shaping vehicle profiles at a 1:1 scale on walls with tape and film and pen and pencil, I get inspired.
Today's ride-sharing services use vehicles never designed with this form of mobility. Offering passengers a choice of interior accommodation will be crucial for ride and car-sharing services.
With Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric vehicles on the horizon, the gig economy and the sharing economy may intertwine in interesting new ways.