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Jarrod with the
Airstream table &
Diffuse stools

The Outcome: The Reflection:
Lim persevered with the AI generated ideas and fully collaborated Reflecting on his experience, Lim’s collaboration demonstrated
to realise a stunning collection of table, stools and screen. how generative AI can be a helpful tool for ideation and
"The Airstream table and Diffuse stools represent a fusion experimentation, bringing to life concepts within seconds. Yet
of AI-generated concepts with my design language, merging whilst AI models can quickly generate attention-grabbing designs
contemporary aesthetics with Indonesian cultural influences. suitable for content hungry consumers of media, its ability to

Drawing inspiration from Indonesian lattice screens and combine these with a sense of what is possible is still limited.
Balinese interior styles, these pieces also reflect Indonesia's "This experience has been profoundly enlightening for
shipbuilding heritage through the bent wood construction me. Collaborating with generative AI compelled me to clearly
of the legs. The AI recommended American red oak for its define and articulate my design objectives. The AI assisted
workability and durability, and collaborating with the skilled in narrowing down material choices, ultimately leading to
craftsmen at Omega Mas brought these designs to fruition. This the selection of American red oak. While we are still in the
project exemplifies how technology can enhance creativity." early stages of generative AI, it's evident that this tool will
become increasingly integral to the design process, similar
to 3D designing years ago. Rather than replacing human

design sensibilities, it serves to enhance and elevate our
creative capabilities. But while it can generate eye-catching
designs quickly, there is no story-telling element behind the
inspiration, no designers' intuition which guides proportions
and material choice. At the end of the day I have to question
whether alone, it is capable of creating designs which people
can fall in love with” concludes Lim. FDM

ENQUIRY NO. 6102
Diffuse Stool and Airstream table detail