Artificial Intelligence Technologies as an Approach to Children's Rooms Design Inspired by their Drawings

Abstract

The research explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software/programs in creating interior designs for children's rooms inspired by their own drawings. The study aims to identify AI tools and techniques applicable to the fields of interior design and to uncover the inherent characteristics of children's drawings that can serve as creative catalysts. Using the descriptive-analytical approach to examine AI technologies and a design case study methodology, the research demonstrates the generation of room designs based on children’s artwork. The research sample consisted of a single drawing selected from a population of artworks created by children within a family social circle, aged 4–12 years. The study utilized Leonardo AI as the primary tool to achieve its objectives. Key findings indicate that AI technologies can successfully generate viable, real-world interior designs that translate a child’s imagination into functional spaces. The AI demonstrated sophisticated creativity by interpreting the child’s drawing through both direct and indirect simulation. Furthermore, the results show that incorporating children’s artwork leads to the production of designs in terms of both form and color palettes that are uniquely suited to their specific needs and preferences. The study concludes with several recommendations, most notably the necessity of leveraging AI technologies to enrich the visual arts and various design processes. It further suggests conducting more studies to explore alternative AI platforms for interior design, as well as investigating how AI can utilize children’s drawings to innovate in other product sectors, such as children’s fashion, stationery, and school accessories.