Zero.Dawn:
Generative Visions Of The Anthropocene
2023
Visual StorytellingSpeculative DesignData-Driven DesignEnvironmental CommunicationBook Design
Zero.Dawn reimagines Singapore's sustainable future through AI-generated imagery. Drawing on the nation's Green Plan 2030, this project harnesses machine learning to craft 50 high-fidelity visuals spanning five key initiatives. The result is a speculative urban landscape where human-made structures and nature achieve unprecedented harmony.
Utilising Midjourney's neural network and bespoke datasets, the project renders hyper-realistic cityscapes that blend current Singaporean architecture with futuristic elements. Advanced techniques, including 4K resolution and ray tracing, ensure visual authenticity. The initiatives explored range from biophilic urban design to quantum computing for green economics. By merging AI-assisted image creation with forward-thinking urban planning, Zero.Dawn serves as both a technical showcase and a thought-provoking model for climate-resilient urban ecosystems.
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