TRAN-392: AI for Automotive Design

This course immerses students in the use of generative AI tools for automotive design, focusing on hands-on experimentation and innovation. Students will explore text-based LLMs for concept development, text-to-image workflows for mood boards and rapid ideation, and sketch-to-image techniques for refining designs. Additional topics include image-to-3D processes, image inputs and blending for unique form inspiration/influence, image to video, and ethics of LLM usage. Emphasizing experimentation and ethics, the course equips students to evaluate tools and integrate AI into their design practices, pushing the boundaries of automotive creativity.