The author created a mood board representing the current digital era, using a combination of manual collage techniques and AI image generation. The composition includes symbols such as a globe with network streams, a futuristic city, financial charts, Bitcoin, and data centers.
The process involved a cyclical workflow: creating a base collage, generating prompts for AI, and performing manual refinements in a graphic editor. The author used one AI model to generate prompts and another to process the image, while manually editing specific elements to maintain visual consistency.
To achieve the final result, the author layered multiple AI-generated variations in a graphic editor, adjusting their visibility and color settings to reach the desired aesthetic. This method helped overcome issues with AI-induced blurriness and inconsistent color balance.
The author notes that while AI tools significantly speed up the design process, they currently require extensive manual intervention to manage object composition, contrast, and sharpness, as AI models often struggle to perceive individual elements within a complex scene.
