IGI

Igi overcomes the engagement and interaction challenges of traditional digital art platforms by leveraging advanced technology, supporting artist empowerment, prioritizing user experience, and promoting sustainability

Preamble

The why and the what

The digital art industry struggles with engaging users and fostering interaction when they view digital artworks online. compared to physical galleries.

Digital platforms often lack the immersive and interactive elements that physical art galleries provide, leading to a limited and less engaging experience for users.

Tuchwud’s integration of embodied AI elevates the platform beyond conventional VR and AR art solutions by offering personalized, interactive, and educational experiences, fostering social interaction, enhancing accessibility, and utilizing advanced data analytics to continuously improve user engagement and satisfaction.

Problem Statement (Maggie’s Dilemma)

How Igi helps Maggie

I am Maggie, I work for a construction company as the HR manager. I am 38 years old and live with my 14 year old son in London.

I want to attend my favourite artiste’s final exhibition so i can buy one of her last creations before it gets sold out

But the exhibition is all the way in New York and i cannot travel right now.

Because i have Chemotherapy treatment on the day of the exhibition, and my son has school the next morning.

which makes me feel a very strong case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), sad and helpless, as I am unable to pursue something I love because of circumstances beyond my control.

Insert Igi

What is Igi?

Igi means ‘tree’ in Yoruba. Our character is carved out of the Iroko tree and given life through AI, tada! Igi assists as you enjoy an immersive and interactive art experience through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, enabling users to explore and engage with digital artworks in ways that traditional platforms can’t match.

Character Building using Blender

Sculpting in the details

It was a great experience sculpting my very first character!

Wireframe View

After marking seams, and UV unwrapping, I Rigged and animated the character.

Colour Palette

After texturing the mesh, the unwrapped UVs were placed on this palette.

3D view (Is this what it feels like to be God?)

I stongly doubt it… feels good still!

Igi’s Solution

How Igi helps Maggie

On the day of the exhibition, Tuchwud’s embodied AI enables Maggie to virtually attend the event through Mixed Reality (MR). The AI acts as her personal guide, providing real-time interaction with the artwork, giving detailed information, and personalised recommendations.

Maggie can explore the exhibition as if she were there, and quickly purchase her desired art piece through the AI’s seamless and secure transaction system. This solution allows her to experience the event fully despite her inability to travel, ensuring she doesn’t miss out on what she’s passionate about.

Maggie’s Virtual View

Maggie’s Virtual Environment

User experiences using VR Headset

Pre-Exhibition:
- Setup assistance for VR equipment.
- Exhibition preview for familiarization.
Virtual Attendance:
- Guided virtual entry.
- Real-time interaction with artworks.
Personal Art Curator:
- Personalized artwork recommendations.
- Chat with Igi for detailed information.
Interactive Engagement:
- Deep dives into artwork details and stories.
- AR visualization of artworks in Maggie’s environment.
Real-Time Purchasing:
- Instant purchase options.
- Secure transaction assistance.
Post-Purchase:
- Purchase confirmation and delivery details.
- Updates on future exhibitions and artworks.

User Interface on VR Headset

Packages and Assets & Environment

GPT-3.5 Turbo and Whisper

We integrated GPT-3.5 Turbo & Whisper models into our character through our API

Mid-Fi Wireframes

A prototype was created in Sketch to test the interactions in Sketch and InVision.

Floor Plan: Peter Blake's Model

We want a space that blends the pieces seamlessly with the architecture.

User Experience

Maggie’s User Journey

The AI’s personalized curation and instant purchase capabilities ensure Maggie can quickly buy the art piece she desires, avoiding the risk of it being sold out.

Using the Assistants API, I built an AI assistant within my application. An Assistant with specific instructions and can leverage models, tools, and files to respond to user queries. Tools like Code Interpreter, File Search, and Function calling are used in making Igi the ultimate solution.