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We’ve seen AI turn photos into artwork, faces into cartoons, and even generate entire brand worlds. But this time, we weren’t going for wow, we were going for warmth. Could we wrap a logo in textures like fur or fleece and still keep it iconic?

This experiment was about creative limits. How far can design go before it becomes something else?

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The Process: AI Meets Patience

We started with AI prompts that imagined logos in soft, plush textures. Sounds easy, right?

Not quite.

• Too much fur? The logo disappeared.
  
  
• Wrong color or lighting? The vibe felt off.
  
  
• Slight changes in prompt wording? Wildly different results.

We had to experiment. A lot. Prompt after prompt, adjustment after adjustment. When AI couldn’t perfect the details, we turned to Photoshop to refine the textures, edges, and lighting, until every version felt warm, cozy, and still familiar.

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The Challenges: Between Fuzzy and Flawed

Here’s what we learned:

• AI is sensitive. One wrong word and the entire visual goes sideways.
  
  
• Textures can overpower identity. Fur is fun, but only in the right dose.
  
  
• Manual tweaks matter. AI gets you 80% there, but the final 20% still needs a designer’s eye.
  
  

Balancing softness with structure was tricky. We had to make sure the logos looked snug, not smudged.

Our Favorite Makeover: The CN Logo

The Creators Network logo got a deep blue and teal fur coat, and looked fantastic. It felt modern, plush, and still 100% recognisable. A creative refresh that stayed true to the brand.

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What We Learned: Design Doesn’t Have to Be Serious

This was a fun experiment, but also a powerful reminder that design can be playful, and AI is only as good as the creativity behind it.

At Creative Lab, we’re always testing the edge where technology meets design. Sometimes the best ideas come from the silliest “what ifs.” This one started as a winter joke and ended as a reminder: your brand can wear new textures, and still feel like home.

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Pushing Boundaries at Creators Network

At Creators Network Creative Labs, we’re committed to exploring new creative possibilities using AI and design. From reimagining Gandhi in 2024 and lighting up landmarks with “India Got Lit,” to giving brands a Ghibli-style twist and designing AI-powered Christmas trees, we’re constantly experimenting with ideas that surprise and delight.

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