Designing for Connection: AI and the Culture of Care Call for Submissions

The Story

The "Designing for Connection: AI and the Culture of Care" competition, hosted by Iowa State University, is a pioneering initiative that invites students to explore the intersection of AI with art, graphic design, and environmental design. Rather than viewing AI merely as a simulation tool, participants are encouraged to treat it as a collaborative partner in visual storytelling. The competition challenges students to create emotionally engaging, human-centered images that move beyond typical AI aesthetics. The design solution features a grid of small AI-generated images that reflect iterative design processes, culminating in the formation of the letterforms 'AI'. This is set against a backdrop of an AI-generated artist's studio, where the window frames resonate with the grid's structure, enhancing the overall theme of connection.