THE INTERSECTION OF CREATIVITY & AI

The participants embarked on an imaginative journey, pushing the boundaries of creativity with AI-assisted tools.  They collaborated on hands-on projects, discovering how AI can enhance and inspire artistic and creative expression, culminating in a showcase of their innovative creations.

11 individuals | 9 project demonstrations

THE BENEFITS OF AI AS AN ARTIST

visualizing artwork differently

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by Khayla Erediauwa
23 from West Town
Sophomore @ Wright College

BOOK REALM

intertwining reading with gaming

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by Alyssa Coleman
18 from Roseland
Freshman @ Pomona College

FIRST DATE

capturing that special moment

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by Angelica Viramontes
17 from Dunning
Junior @ North-Grand HS

GAME DESIGN

remixing a structured gaming world with graphical textures

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by Marcial Cruz
21 from Montclare
Junior @ Northeastern Illinois University

RELEASE!

creating imagery from a poem

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by Ivy Mitchell
19 from South Shore
Freshman @ North Carolina A&T State University

PERFORMANCE ART

visualizing stage, light, and set design

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by Ari Yao
19 from Near North
Freshman @ Columbia University

INTERIOR DESIGN

reimagining spaces

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by Diana Tiart
23 from Lake View
College Accredited

THE SCIENCE OF SHOPPING

transforming a daily activity into an educational and engaging event

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by Reena Nuygen
19 from Rogers Park
Freshman @ Boston University

THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

supporting the creative process

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by Karen Martinez
22 from South Lawndale
College Graduate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS

David Boyd
20 from Calumet Heights
HS Graduate

Warda Aftab
18 from Rogers Park
Senior @ Chicago Math & Science Academy

THE INTERSECTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & AI

Exploring how generative AI tools can accelerate the entrepreneurship + app design cycle to solve community-based challenges.
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18 individuals | 5 project demonstrations

PREVENTING PATIENT FALL RISKS

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THE TEAM

Miriam Cing
23 from West Ridge
College Graduate from Trinity College

Abiha Hussain
19 from West Ridge
Freshman @ Illinois Tech

APPOINTMENT PREP

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THE TEAM

Jessica Chen
19 from Bridgeport
Freshman @ MIT

Rena Li
17 from Armour Square
Senior  @ Jones College Prep HS

James Wu
17 from Lincoln Park
Junior @ Walter Payton HS

Emnet Ghedamu
19 from Hyde Park
Junior @ Gwendolyn Brooks HS

HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES

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THE TEAM

Litao Li
19 from Armour Square
Freshman @ University of Illinois  at Champaign-Urbana

Cynthia Choi
20 from Near West Side
Sophomore @ University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

Erwen Mundo
19 from Gage Park
Freshman @ University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

CTA EXPLORE

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THE TEAM

Roberto Lopez
23 from Lower West Side
College Graduate from University of Illinois Chicago

Rogelio Lozano
19 from West Lawn
Freshman @ University of Illinois Chicago

Sean O'Hagan
21 from Lincoln Park
Junior @ University of Illinois Chicago
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INCREASING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

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THE TEAM

Sandy Zheng
18 from Austin
Senior @ Jones College Prep HS

Michael Fraction
17 from North Lawndale
Junior @ Holy Trinity HS

Jimmy Xiao
20 from Brighton Park
Sophomore @ Harold Washington College

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS

Anna Jackson
19 from Forest Glen
Freshman @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Maya Aponte
18 from Forest Glen
Senior @ Jones College Prep HS
Rami Damo
18 from Clearning
Senior @ Lane Tech HS