BCAD - Jmill & Lucy Qiu Summary

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BCAD (Before Cat, After Doggo) is a creative studio founded by J. Mill and Lucy Qiu that explores experimental art, technology, and social innovation through various projects.
They create books, games, digital art, and physical installations using cutting-edge technologies like AI image generation, language models, and blockchain.
One of their notable projects is a graphic novel created by Lucy, where she used AI image generation to capture the visuals of a psychedelic trip she experienced.
They also published one of the first books entirely written by language models, exploring themes of advice and parables through the lens of elemental gods.
BCAD develops digital tools like Spaghettify (a VS Code extension to make code worse), AI Tarot card readers, and games that use language models as rule engines for non-deterministic gameplay.
Their physical installations and events, such as the Bombay Beachy Yamaichi, combine digital and analog elements, encouraging community participation and creative exchange.
The presentation showcased various projects, demonstrating BCAD’s innovative approaches to art, technology, and social experimentation.

BCAD explores the intersection of art, technology, and social experimentation through a diverse range of projects, from books and games to physical installations and digital tools.
Their work incorporates cutting-edge technologies like AI image generation, language models, and blockchain in innovative and creative ways.
BCAD’s projects often challenge traditional boundaries and aim to foster community participation and creative exchange.
Their approach combines digital and analog elements, creating immersive and interactive experiences for participants.
The presentation showcased BCAD’s ability to experiment with new technologies and push the boundaries of what is possible in the realms of art, technology, and social innovation.
BCAD’s work highlights the potential for using AI and other emerging technologies in creative and unconventional ways, opening up new avenues for artistic expression and social engagement.
Their projects demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the fusion of different fields, leading to novel and thought-provoking outcomes.