Mariam Naficy, the creator of the design platform Minted and the cosmetics store Eve, is committed to helping independent artists with her most recent project, Arcade AI. Users, referred to as “Dreamers,” have creative power over jewelry design thanks to this cutting-edge marketplace.
Arcade AI, which was introduced in beta in September, lets users enter their concepts into a generator that generates a variety of jewellery design possibilities. For inspiration, they can also post pictures. After a design is chosen, it is given to one of Arcade’s craftspeople, who turns the computer idea into a tangible item, such as rings, necklaces, or earrings. Gold, metal, and other gemstones are among the materials available to customers.
The platform does provide customers with an editing tool to change their designs, and other features, such as improved image prompts and customisation choices, are in the works. For those who like to design without actually buying, the process is still fun even though manufacturing unique jewellery can be expensive, starting at about $100 and possibly going up to $1,000.
Experimenting with the generator, which combines several third-party models, such as stable diffusion. The AI produced a lovely gold floral necklace after desire for opals was expressed. Within two weeks of ordering, the purchaser will also receive a video of the completed piece for approval.
In addition to allowing users to create, Arcade provides a commission structure that allows designers to profit from sales, encouraging a sense of camaraderie among producers. Naficy thinks some artisans use Arcade as a means of improving their businesses by establishing direct connections with customers, whereas some designers may be concerned about intellectual property issues.
With $17 million in capital from well-known investors like Ashton Kutcher and Karlie Kloss, Arcade hopes to broaden its product line and add more social elements, eventually creating an environment for innovation and cooperation between artists and customers.