Generative AI vs The Artist? The Changing Face of Board Game Design
Generative AI vs The Artist? The Changing Face of Board Game Design
Generative AI vs The Artist? The Changing Face of Board Game Design
By Lauren Eade, Stuart Green and Lachlan Sadler
May 14, 2024
Summary
In the realm of board games, aesthetics play a pivotal role, from intricately carved chess pieces to vibrant designs on Snakes and Ladders boards. Evolving beyond gameplay alone, thematic artwork and high-quality components, like meeples, drive appeal across various game genres. Traditionally, game publishers hired artists whose work became integral to game identity and marketability, a practice now challenged by generative AI technologies such as DALL-E and Midjourney. These tools generate art based on trained themes, raising ethical and legal questions about copyright ownership and artistic integrity. As the industry adapts, issues of co-authorship and consumer acceptance of AI-generated art are becoming central to board game design and commerce.
Reference
Eade, L., Green, S., & Sadler, L. (2024, May 14). Generative AI vs The Artist? The Changing Face of Board Game Design. Lexology. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=824f3538-8d3c-47ca-835b-a47384dfe109