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Weaknesses and Limitations for AI Design of Sportballs

Image1:  logo of customer

Image2: AI design made by DALLE (ChatGPT) "Design a 32 panel shape soccer ball, colour blue and green with logo see attachment"

Image3: Balldesigner design and final product

 

Four Challenges

 

  • Understanding of Physical Properties: An AI may not fully understand the physical properties that make a good soccer ball, such as the weight distribution, material flexibility, and aerodynamics. While it can create a visual representation, it may not be able to ensure that the design is practical or functional in real-world use without human expertise.
  • Aesthetics versus Functionality: AI can generate designs based on aesthetic input, but it may struggle to balance aesthetics with functionality. A soccer ball must meet certain standards for play, and while an AI can make it look visually pleasing, ensuring that the design also meets performance standards is a different challenge.
  • Contextual Understanding: AI might lack the context of how the ball will be used or the brand's history and ethos it represents. For instance, a design might need to reflect a team's heritage or a country's colors, which requires an understanding beyond the mere aspects of shape and color.
  • Complexity of Logo Integration: Integrating a logo onto a curved surface like a soccer ball can be complex. The AI must consider the distortion of the logo on the curved surface, how it will appear from different angles, and the impact on the visibility and branding.