"I created a webapp that will form the framework for future installations done by the lab. Main feature is rendering in the browser and displaying material textures while being able to respond to user inputs and interaction. Also, began developing a library of textures that were generated with AI models and combined to morph between different textures. Also, helped set up accounts for the lab to list and sell NFTs and created their first NFT. Finally, I also created animated gifs of a set of old Ex Libris postcards.
I used coding for editing the AI models (python) and also for creating the interactive webapp (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). The ML/AI class I took last semester (4.s00) helped me when using/editing the generative models. I also did a lot of CADing which I have learned/practiced in various classes and was easily able to pick up a new rendering program, Blender.
I gained more experience working with AI/ML, learned how to use Blender, learned how to use AfterEffects, learned how to make and sell NFTs. Through talks and presentations given at the lab I was exposed to lots of interesting topics such as 3D printing with organic materials (mycelium and coffee beans) and sonic pollution."
