First-Generation Set
For this project I was challenged to create a set of Loteria cards using only AI. The ones displayed are my four favorite ones. They are the most successful ones that represent being a first generation student. I learned how to overcome obstacles that come along with using Ai. For example generating issues, malformations, and misinterpretations. It has helped me create descriptive and clear prompts as well as how to use AI as another design tool.
Why First-Generation?
I chose to do my Loteria cards based off first-generation experiences because I am a first-generation student. I know the upsides and downsides of entering a world we were never introduced to. Something completely new that was exciting and frightening all at the same time. My overall goal was to create visual representations of hardships and achievements we face as first generation-students. Like motivation, financial aid, being away from family, and just wanting to succeed. Which is why my favorite card is El journey because it is a great representation of the long and hard journey to finally graduate and hold the diploma we have been working so hard to get.
Process
When this project was introduced I was really excited because I was challenged to create my own version of a game my family loves to play. It was neat to work on project that was part of my culture and getting to choose what was represented. The first step was to do research about Loteria. I went to the library and looked for books about Loteria. I only found a few but it was enough to learn where it originated and what its importance was. Afterwards I started brainstorming about themes I could focus my cards on my first idea was to create something inspired by Hispanic singers. I chose singers because music is such a big part of Hispanic culture and who we are. However, AI could not create the illustrations I wanted, so I decided to change my idea to my second choice: Loteria cards inspired by the prompt first-generation students and college experience in general. After choosing these two topics I created a mind map for both which narrowed my subject down into subtopics, allowing me to break down each main topic. After writing down many different themes I started creating descriptive prompts into Adobe firefly. As you can see below there was a lot of trial and error because I had to keep generating and editing the prompt until it gave me an image I liked. I chose to put the Spanish definite articles in front of each word because I wanted it to be bilingual. Even though not everyone can understand them they can still get the general idea with the second word.