dreamco installation

Unveiling the Art of Dreams and AI.

Plug-into illusions and reimagine your dreams!

Welcome to DreamCo.
Unveiling the Art of Dreams and AI

The first of its kind interactive art installation, powered by AI and human imagination. A Dream making machine that uses the logic of the human mind and blend it with the magic of Creative AI. DreamCo enables people to tap into their dreams to create truly unique visual and sharable artworks.

Plug-into illusions and reimagine your dreams!

The „WHY“.

The „How“.

The „What“.

Idea Development – Conceptual Genesis

At DreamCo, the fantastical becomes tangible. Merging art with technology, this project embarks on a revolutionary path to alter how dreams are perceived and represented. Utilizing a custom AI model trained on diverse images, it challenges the traditional boundaries between reality and illusion, providing an innovative approach to exploring the human mind and its dreams. This synergy of AI and human creativity not only crafts unique artistic expressions but also sparks discussions about the human experience and the evolving role of AI in society.

Idea development – the output.

Idea development – sharing the results.

At night, the machine creates a very magical atmosphere.

DreamCo Vision
Expansive and Adaptable Themes

DreamCo’s vision embodies versatility and boundless potential. It can be tailored to various themes, aligning with specific cultural atmospheres or locations, such as Milan’s artistic vibe. From sustainability to futuristic explorations, DreamCo’s adaptability allows it to mirror any concept, reflecting the uniqueness of each theme, thus enhancing its appeal as a tool for diverse thematic explorations.

A selection of the images generated in Shanghai, a total of 2869 images were created using the customised AI.

The Look & Feel can be adapted to locations or significant cultural features #Milan

The Look & Feel can be adapted to any topic. #Sustainability #Futurevison #Yourdreams

The vision: We aim to create unique series tailored to your dreams, visions and needs.

DreamCo Walk-through
The Journey Through DreamCo

  1. Introduction: Welcoming visitors to the immersive world of DreamCo.
  2. Photo Moment: Capturing the visitor’s image as a starting point.
  3. DreamCo’s Invitation: Explaining the unique adventure that awaits.
  4. Prompt Selection: Choosing themes through an interactive plug-in board.
  5. Prompt Generation: Merging visitor input with AI for personalized dreamscapes.
  6. The Revelation: Unveiling the final, unique artistic creation.

A brief overview of the steps from a visitor’s perspective.

Technical sketch showing details of the Dreamco machine.

DreamCo Setup
Technological and Sustainable Design

DreamCo’s setup is a marvel of modern technology, powered by high-performance PCs and cutting-edge GPUs, operating fully offline. This sustainable design, featuring modular scaffolding and efficient hardware, minimizes energy consumption and physical waste. DreamCo is more than a place to create art; it’s a space where people are inspired to think deeply, be curious, and rethink the difference between what’s real and what’s imagined.

Welcome to DreamCo, after accepting a legal notice, the visitor takes a selfie.

After successful image capture, the photo will be entered into the system.

The visitor receives a call from the DreamCo agent, who explains the next steps.

The plug-in board allows visitors to make a selection based on location, mood, time and gender.

The individual selections have a significant influence on the later result.

The scanner feeds the data into the AI and via prompt generation the personalised result will be created.

The final result appears.

Visitors now have the opportunity to share their DreamCo image via social networks.

The visitors have a lot of fun with the individual results.

Venues
DreamCo’s Global Showcase

DreamCo has been exhibited at a variety of prestigious venues and has proven its versatility at events such as art exhibitions, festivals and brand events. Its flexibility in set-up and content programming has been demonstrated at prestigious events such as the Shanghai Design Festival, the Shining Shanghai Festival, the Culture and Tourism Expo in Ningbo, HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, The Future of Digitalisation in Shanghai, the Marie Claire Future Fashion Exhibition in Suzhou and World Together Day in Singapore. Each event emphasises DreamCo’s adaptability and far-reaching appeal.

DreamCo premiere on Design Shanghai Festival.

Shining Shanghai edition.

Huawei Connect: DreamCo was also booked for brand events.

World Together Day in Singapore in January 2024.

Marie Claire Future Fashion Exhibition in Suzhou.

Facts and Figures
Overview of DreamCo’s Usage and Attendance Data on Shanghai Design Festival.

This section outlines key statistics related to DreamCo’s operation, including daily visitor numbers, operating hours, and the demographic breakdown of its audience.

Dream Co Shanghai in Numbers.

Testimonials & Reports
Collected Feedback and Media Coverage of DreamCo

selection of feedback from visitors and reviews from various media sources, offering insights into the experiences and perceptions of those who have interacted with the DreamCo installation.

People sharing DreamCo experience online.

Concept & Design & Production:
VAVE Studio

Creative Director
Tobias Geisler

Concept Design
Dustin Stupp

3D Design
Matthias Sütterlin

Communication Design
Whan Lee

Project Coordination
Wenqian Luo / Lin Shunkang

Technical Consulting
Fu Yaowen

Operational Support
Zhang Manru

PR Manager
Victoria Cocco, Yang Shichao

 

Software and AI model development:
TFG

Technical Director
Charles LO

Project Management
Xie Guye

Hardware Modification
Han Lin

AI Engineer
Xie Guye

UI Implementation
Zhong Jiajing

Software Development Engineer
Zhou Shenjie

AI System Architecture
Yu Song

FURTHER PROJECTS