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• ideation, design, storytelling with midjourney •

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visual design & storytelling with midjourney

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visual design & storytelling with midjourney .....

i spy - with my mind’s eye -

  • a sculpture museum courtyard

  • a dress inspired by dried ginkgo leaves

  • image of a resort

    an elegant desert resort

  • a boot you wear to work on summer solstice

  • a perfume bottle for a modern cowgirl

  • a contemporary armchair in leather and wood

  • a weighted plush you carry everywhere for good luck

  • a local writer's private retreat in a historic hotel

  • the lobby of a heart surgery center

  • a library wing addition of a glass factory renovated for a school of craft

  • a playful abstract sculpture for a retired veterinary surgeon

  • a restaurant interior that is both surreal and familiar

  • teacher and student bots

    character design for a technology tutor & student

  • a golden apple awarded to the teacher-of-the-year

  • nest

    an image exploring the concept of personal nest-building

  • library building design

    a performing arts center and art library

Midjourney (AI image generation) is a powerful & quick way for designers, architects, and artists to brainstorm & iterate ideas — visually. I think of it as a storytelling process, as it allows yours ideas to unfold for yourself and to be conveyed to others.

When integrated thoughtfully into your workflow at various stages of design, visual AI tools like Midjourney can especially enhance processes of inspiration, ideation, and decision-making. As a form of digital sketching, you can quickly explore many design options — earlier in the design process — and move forward with confidence.

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I developed a holistic AI Vision for the award-winning LA architecture firm KAA Design in my role as Director of Design Technology. I pioneered the use of Midjourney and other AI on projects, and led a firm-wide bootcamp.

• R&D • vision • strategy • training • implementation •

I’m an official Midjourney Guide and active in the community. My primary focus is prompt-craft education: FAQs, live support, and educational events.

I also use Midjourney extensively in my own process - art, design, therapy. [ see galleries ]

Beyond the hype (and fear) around AI are practical solutions available to any firm or individual. I can help you evaluate when & how to leverage AI as part of your own creative work. As an artist / designer / architect myself, I’m sensitive to the philosophical questions that are emerging around creative authorship, ownership, and intellectual property — and I can guide you in learning more and developing your own point of view.

In an initial consultation, we’ll review your current process and future goals, and strategize an approach that works for you. While Midjourney is my primary creative tool, I have a range of visual, text-based, and other AI tools in my toolkit. I can demonstrate, teach, and advise on these as part of a holistic solution.

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i can work with you in two ways:

1 • as an artist/designer

For individuals or firms who are intrigued by Midjourney and other AI tools, and excited to expand their capabilities with a collaboration.

  • I’ll create images for you, as an extension of your team. This is a good option as a taste-test (seeing samples of AI applied to your specific creative context), and as an ongoing collaboration across one or many projects.

  • I’ll create images for you as a proof-of-concept exercise using one of your recent or current projects. This is one way for you to get a deeper understanding of AI’s potential within your specific context.

  • I’ll meet with you for a show & tell, an overview of AI in design and artistic contexts.

    A show & tell is a great starting point for firms and individuals who are curious about the potential of Midjourney and other tools. I’ll show examples of how AI tools have successfully contributed to various stages of the design process in my professional and personal work. We’ll talk about opportunities for inspiration and innovation in design fields, along with a few practical considerations from my experience.

    (1-2 hrs, presentation with Q&A)

  • I’ll show you how to use Midjourney, from technical steps to workflow integration.

    Basic Level Training: An introduction to the interface, creating images, and basic iteration and editing. This includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and conversation about how midjourney can integrate into your design workflow.

    Advanced Training: deeper dives into advanced features and workflows of Midjourney, and discussion of specific goals or challenges in your firm.

    (Active subscriptions are required for Midjourney since there are no free tiers or trials)

  • I’ll introduce you to a range of AI tools, including visual, text-based, and others.

    A “bootcamp” is best for individuals or groups who would like to develop a hands-on understanding of how AI works and how it can be used in their work.

    This program is designed as an 8-week introduction to four AI tools, including demonstrations, hands-on practice, homework, and a mini-project. In the initial consultation, we’ll discuss your goals and decide together which tools might be best to include. We can also adjust the duration of the program as needed.

    (Active subscriptions are required for Midjourney since there are no free tiers or trials. Many other AI apps do offer a limited free version.)

2 • as a teacher

For individuals or firms who are ready for hands-on learning and developing in-house capabilities.

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