KUME SEKKEI participated in the Work Experience EXPO 2024 organized for children. We chose cutting-edge AI technology to introduce children to the world of architectural design. Before visiting our booth, children may have wondered, "What is architectural design?" We set a goal to make them think, "Architectural design is fun!" after this experience, and repeated trial and error from planning and tool development to designing the experience on the day of the event.
Image Generation : ArchitectureRealMix by laizhende - https://civitai.com/models/84958/architecturerealmix
Image Generation : ArchitectureRealMix by laizhende
After registering, the children nervously took their seats in the booth, exchanged greetings with the staff in charge, and embarked on their experience. This year, each child was assigned to create several patterns using an app on a tablet computer. The children began grappling with tablet computers as they discussed with the staff until they generated their designs. Looking at the expressions on their faces, we could see sheer concentration in their eyes as they thought about the shapes and beaming smiles when they finished generating the images.
We are delighted that this experience will help children learn the joy of design and trigger their interest in architecture. Furthermore, we believe that children, who shape the future, will broaden their perspectives by experiencing and feeling many things, opening up new horizons and creating new richness. Through these activities, we learn so much from the children's sensitivity, curiosity, and ability to have fun.