IBM — Project Debater

I collaborated with the talented team of Perception NYC developing different concepts, aesthetics and motion tests for one of the ambitious projects of IBM - Project Debater, an advanced Artificial Intelligence technology capable of forming and articulating arguments based on research and facts in real-time.

The main goal was to create a "persona", a visual representation that was approachable, engaging and capable of conveying subtle emotions like thought, confidence, humour and disagreement. We covered various explorations from 2D/3D solutions to abstract and experimental while understanding and visualizing what felt right for the Debater.

You can learn more about the project on the Perception Website.

3D Humanized Busts

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Abstract Orbs

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2D Avatar Representations

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Capsule — Motion Tests

After exploring potential ideas, the Perception team provided me with a design represented by a capsule shape with a fluid stored in its container to allow for speech wave visualization. I helped with some motion tests experimenting with different types of language and behaviour.

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Credits List
Client: IBM
Studio: Perception NYC
Creative Director: John LePore
Producer: Eric Daly
Designer / Animator: Bruno William

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