HMW use AI to improve industrial designer’s

divergent thinking?
 Test 1
HMW User interview Current working flow Unique inspiration Why camera Final
Test 2
After preliminary research, I will use the AIGC tool, input the
theme of my design and a keyword derived from the research.
Let AI give me some unexpected inspiration.

For example: when I was designing dumpling packaging, my

research found that ice cubes can make the dumplings more
complete, so I entered "dumpling packaging" and "ice cubes"
to get some random ideas.
accumulate
discover define explore emerge evaluate
inspiration
 Sense of ritual Interaction Speculative & education

From the interview, it was found that users hope for Just like a DJ controller, user interaction can be The AI camera has a certain level of critical

a sense of ritual, which allows them to concentrate enhanced through physical knobs. And by adopting thinking, forcing me to rethink the impact of AI

more on gathering inspiration and proceeding with an adjustment method similar to that of a camera, technology on traditional industries and items. At

brainstorming. It makes them feel that they are in users can have a more concrete perception of the the same time, physical products can also be a

this stage. impact of AI parameters." better tool for beginners to learn AI.
test 1 video
test 2 video
 Information
Design style (It will try to describe the
design style of the object)

Cultural (It will give you information about

the cultural of the object)

History (It will give you information about

the history of the object)

How to inspire designer Material (It will give you information

about whether this material is suitable for
“mouse” or not..)

Inspiration
Shape

Color

Texture

Material

Egonomic
 Value

Have a totally different perspective, see object from AI’s

eyes(more systematic and rational).

Information such as fairy tales, historical contexts, cultural

references) could not only add depth to the design process but
also foster creativity by providing a broader understanding of
the design elements

Presentation of confused(maybe) meaning, improve divergent

thinking skill.

Provide a new way to collect inspiration, encourage people to

explore real things in real life (off the screen).

Interesting object collector, a library for designer to store

inspirations, develop personal style and personality.

Through physical interaction similar to familiar products, people

have a sense of the abstract AI generation logic.

Think about what impact AI will have on traditional objects.

(Could AIGC change photography)