Secret Cars: AI Imagines the Unimaginable
Mr. François, a Brussels-based film director and photographer also known as Mr. François, has created a playful book called “Secret Cars: 300 Promptographs”. This collection is filled with artificial intelligence-generated images of imaginative, almost ‘secret,’ car models. These vehicles might not exist in the real world, but thanks to clever AI, they seem incredibly real.
Using over 300 prompts, Mr. François brings these creative car designs to life. Each image begins with one of his unique ideas. What if Ferrari produced a camper van? Or what if Lamborghini designed a school bus? How about a luxurious six-seater Mini limousine? The result is a diverse mix of original car designs, all set in realistic environments.
Mr. François’s work asks the question: What if the top car manufacturers began building models that are completely unexpected? Using AI, he began a creative project to explore this idea. “Secret Cars: 300 Promptographs” is an entertaining, humorous trip, where Mr. François uses AI and becomes a ‘promptographer.’ He taught himself to produce images from prompts — brief descriptions of imaginary cars. These aren’t traditional photographs because they don’t capture reality, but the cars appear so real, as if they could or should exist.
This book is the perfect gift for any car enthusiast who loves the idea of driving a Porsche 911 station wagon or a BMW 2002 truck edition. It’s also great for those interested in car design, pop culture, and AI-generated art.
