Project Pæmon

Question Example - UI
Pæmon example
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Backup video link

We've been having some problems uploading our video due to a copyright claim on the cat sound. 😅

Here is a backup Google drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftW_YC21oHYx9icEgp5xkgkQLrf6pdnH/view?usp=sharing

Inspiration

Our inspiration for this project is based on our collective nostalgia for catching "small magical creatures". Pixel art has also seen a recent resurgence in gaming so we decided to combine the two into a fun project that we wouldn't normally have the chance to create otherwise!

What it does

Project Pæmon allows users to hatch their own "pæmon" using a short questionnaire. These questions help define the Pæmon's name, design, background, personality, stats, and special abilities. Once completed, Project Pæmon uses openAI and stable diffusion to generate a customized pixel art pæmon based on the user's choices. The experience is different for each pæmon you create!

How we built it

Frontend: Next.js for a seamless, interactive user experience.

Backend: OpenAI (GPT-3.5) and Stable Diffusion for AI-powered generation.

Styling: TailwindCSS for a retro GameBoy-inspired UI.

Music: Beatoven.ai for custom background tracks.

Deployment: Hosted on Vercel for reliable performance.

Challenges we ran into

Remote Collaboration: Coordinating across time zones required thoughtful planning and asynchronous communication.
Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation: Ensuring the project felt retro while incorporating modern techniques.
Copyright Warning!: About a half-hour before submission, we found that our demo video kept receiving a copyright warning due to the cat noise on our website. Luckily we were able to put it on a different platform just in time.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Integrating unique AI-generated visuals, descriptions, and music into a seamless experience.
Incorporating many different elements to generate for each generated pæmon.
Designing a fun and visually appealing UI

What we learned

AI Integration: Combining multiple AI technologies (OpenAI, Stable Diffusion, Beatoven.ai) into a cohesive project.
Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation: Ensuring the project felt retro while incorporating modern techniques.

What's next for Project Pæmon

Adding multiplayer features so Pæmons and trainers can interact with each other.
Expanding the questionnaire for even more nuanced personalities.
Creating a gallery where users can display their Pæmons.

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