From Code to Canvas

Ethical AI use in indie game development. Create stunning visuals while respecting human artists and maintaining creative integrity.

The Ethical AI Creative Framework

AI as Creative Partner

Use AI for ideation and iteration, not replacement. Generate concepts that human artists can refine and perfect.

  • Concept art brainstorming
  • Color palette exploration
  • Style reference generation
  • Asset variation creation

Human-First Workflow

Maintain human oversight and creative control throughout the AI-assisted creation process.

  • Artist-directed prompting
  • Manual refinement and editing
  • Style consistency checks
  • Quality assurance review

Transparency Standards

Be open about AI usage while giving proper credit to human collaborators and inspiration sources.

  • Clear AI usage disclosure
  • Credit to human artists
  • Source attribution
  • Community dialogue

Practical Implementation

Recommended AI Tools for Game Art

  • Midjourney: Concept art and environmental design
  • Stable Diffusion: Customizable asset generation
  • Adobe Firefly: Commercial-safe content creation
  • RunwayML: Animation and video effects

Hybrid Workflow Example

  1. Generate initial concepts with AI
  2. Sketch refinements by hand
  3. Use AI for color exploration
  4. Manual composition and finishing
  5. Final polish with traditional tools

Ethical Guidelines

  • Always credit AI assistance in your game
  • Don't use AI to directly copy existing artists' styles
  • Support human artists through collaboration
  • Be transparent with your community
  • Consider the broader impact on the art community