Potential applications of AI-generated doll imagery for unique agricultural products
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence generated image technology, Doll design, Agricultural special productsAbstract
Faced with the rapid advancement of AI-generated image technology (AIGIT) and its ability to lower learning barriers, traditional design-education still has numerous challenges, such as limited time, varying artistic abilities, and creative bottlenecks. The authors tried to explore the application of AIGIT (specifically using the Stable Diffusion (SD) platform) in doll design education and the promotion of Taiwanese agricultural products (guava). A three-hour AI image generation training (prompt design to optimization) was assessed for its impact on boosting student creativity and efficiency. The final doll designs further were evaluated by industry experts across five dimensions: visual appeal, character characteristics, emotional expression, consistency, and functionality. Questionnaire results, visualized via R-programmed radar charts, revealed AI-assisted design fostered culturally resonant, visually appealing mascots, with iterative prompt refinement boosting success rates. AI emerged as both a creative and pedagogical tool, enhancing innovation and cultural branding. Besides, practical implications include strengthening local agricultural products through character design, while educational implications highlight AI’s role in lowering barriers to creative expression. The originality of this study lies in its integration of AI-generated doll imagery with agricultural product promotion, offering a novel model for design education and regional agricultural cultural development.
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