AI journey logs on experiments, learnings & insights

As generative AI becomes more accessible, the risk of diluted creativity grows. This article explores how a hybrid approach—balancing centralized models with personalized, decentralized AI—can safeguard uniqueness, empower creators, and turn creativity into a thriving product, offering new possibilities for artists and content creators.

In this post, I dive into the big cognitive shift, share practical workflows, and discuss how collaborating with AI can reshape the future of creativity. Whether I’m adapting smoothly or facing challenges, understanding these new dynamics is key to thriving in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Experience the dynamic universe of DeepState Empire with their album Welcome to the idiocracy, where. Each track unlocks a doorway to thrilling moments, tapping into the pulse of life and connection.

ArtPopies revives the soul of early 70s art pop and progressive rock, echoing the experimental spirit of legends like David Bowie, Genesis, and Yes. Their music explores cosmic themes, emotional introspection, and transcendent journeys that bridge the personal with the surreal.

FunQmatic is all about the groove, blending the raw energy of funk with modern hip-hop beats and a dash of trap influence. Inspired by the likes of Jamiroquai, The Roots, and J Dilla, FunQmatic takes listeners on a rhythmic journey through catchy basslines, syncopated beats, and infectious hooks that get under your skin.

Derailed Ingrid channels the gritty, pulsing energy of the UK dance scene. Drawing from the sounds of garage, house, and a touch of breakbeat, Derailed Ingrid fuses hypnotic rhythms, deep basslines, and atmospheric synths to create tracks that feel like a late-night journey through London’s underground clubs.

Creating a Tarot deck is no small task. With its intricate symbolism and deep-rooted mysticism, each card must capture complex meanings and archetypes. In the autumn of 2023, I embarked on the journey to create Luminous Hermetica, a Tarot deck designed entirely with the help of GenAI tools like DALL-E 3, MidJourney, and more. From meticulous research to generating and refining thousands of images, here’s how I brought 94 unique cards to life in a process that combined ancient wisdom with modern AI technology.

Designing a vinyl record cover is a unique challenge—a blend of art, precision, and a whole lot of patience. When Dan Dark approached me to create the cover for his debut solo album, “Dark Avenger,” I saw it as an opportunity to push GenAI tools like MidJourney, Magnific, Krea, and Topaz to their limits. From crafting an artist logotype to designing front and back covers, inner sleeves, and promotional graphics, this project took me on a journey through thousands of image renderings. Here’s how it all came together—and the lessons learned along the way.

After our first playful experiment with GenAI in “The Fisheries Agency – An Elof Tale,” Peter Öberg and I couldn’t resist diving into a new Elof story. This time, with “The Northern Link,” we set out to create a short film with a more complex storyline, voice narration, and historical references. Inspired by the ongoing infrastructure project in Gothenburg, our fictional character Elof takes on his own ambitious tunnel-building attempt from the 1930s. Here’s how we brought this nostalgic, humorous tale to life using GenAI tools.

“The Fisheries Agency – An Elof Tale” began as a late-night exploration of GenAI video tools with my friend Peter Öberg. Inspired by the nostalgic charm of old Swedish silent films, we decided to create a one-minute silent film, featuring Peter’s larger-than-life, fictionalized grandfather, Elof. With GenAI as our tool and a vintage aesthetic as our guide, here’s how we turned a simple idea into a quirky short film, complete with classic silent-movie vibes.