Unveiling the Fusion of Creativity and Digital Fashion with Baris Gencel

Jan 10

Author:YIQIN ZHU(Isola)

In our latest HGVIS X DOF DAO| Digital Fashion Podcast episode, we delved into the fascinating world of AI-driven fashion with the creative maverick, Baris Gencel. His insights opened up a world where technology meets creativity, but also where challenges lie in the human approach to design.

As a master of Generative AI, Baris Gencel, a relentlessly curious Digital Artist and Creative Director, brings over 23 years of innovation and creativity to the heart of the digital revolution. His expertise cover a spectrum from digital fashion, digital art, artificial intelligence, and creativity to generative AI.

Unveiling the Fusion of Creativity and Digital Innovation: Baris’s journey is marked by a ceaseless pursuit of reinvention and excellence, exploring cutting-edge domains such as Immersive experiences, Multimedia Installations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Digital Fashion, NFTs, and the transformative realm of Web3.

Creativity in the Age of AI: Baris Gencel emphasized that while AI promises to bolster creativity by offering novel ideas, it also poses the risk of anchoring designers, potentially leading to a reduction in authentic creative output.
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Design:A critical observation by Baris highlighted a growing trend: the emergence of uniformity across designs. With hundreds of designers on various platforms, there’s a noticeable similarity in AI-generated designs, suggesting a potential over-reliance on AI.
Baris pointed out that the challenges again is about human, designer’s attitude, they may become lazy and also create automated not authentic, lack of creative outcomes which all look like same, so there is two sides of the sword In the hand of human either can be great tool to create unusual interesting works or stuck in mediocrity which is what he has seen around him now all over the platforms every design from 100s of designers looks same.
The risk lies in becoming complacent, relying too heavily on AI, and losing the essence of true creativity. Individuals might become “less creative” if they heavily rely on or are constrained by the ideas generated by Generative.
On the other hand, Baris highlighted that Creativity is core to being human. AI holds promise for humans to be more creative by offering new ideas, but also make less creative by anchoring on GenAI ideas. Human Attitude Towards is the key. AI.This, he notes, is the double-edged sword of AI in fashion. Yet, the issue is not with AI itself; it’s about how users choose to interact with AI, treating it as just another tool.
The Core of Creativity: Reinforcing the idea that creativity is intrinsic to being human, Baris argued that while AI can aid in the creative process, it should not replace the fundamental human touch in design. Highlighted the need for a balance between leveraging AI for innovation and maintaining the authenticity and uniqueness of design.
Transforming Fashion with AI: He observes that AI is reshaping traditional fashion design, offering rapid, innovative design processes. Yet, he cautions about ethical challenges and the risk of uniformity and lack of originality if designers become too dependent on AI.
Physical vs. Digital Fashion: Baris predicts a seamless integration of physical and digital fashion, enhanced by AR and VR. This blend will redefine traditional retail, offering immersive experiences for consumers.
Baris’s Memorable Projects: He shared his notable work in digital fashion and immersive installations, highlighting projects like ocean themes and rainforest immersive experiences.
Baris Gencel’s insights offer a glimpse into a future where technology and fashion intertwine, creating new realms of creativity and innovation. His perspective offers a critical lens on the role of AI in fashion, posing essential questions about the future of design and the preservation of creativity in a digital age.