On May 11th 2020, a curious pink monster blinked into existence.
In the spring of 2020 I trained a neural network on 100 or so of my monster artworks.
This ML model could produce endless synthetic monster drawings.
One of these stood out to me over the others - PUFF.
Over the last few years we have been exploring AI and creativity together.
Some of the original PUFF experiments
The evolution of PUFF:
With the help of the community, PUFF evolved.
Hundreds of beautiful fan-made images fuelled a new iteration of the AI model, allowing endless variations of PUFF to exist.
We stretched the boundaries of what PUFF could be.
PUFF data set images
Synthetic PUFF images
Beyond the image:
But PUFF’s story doesn’t end with a single form.
New AI technologies unlock a kaleidoscope of possibilities, transforming PUFF into endless materials and situations.
The journey continues:
PUFF’s journey keeps expanding.
We’re diving into 3D, video, and interactive storytelling.
Follow along HERE!