Arkitecta Intellectual Property AI Optimization Research
Project Overview
Arkitecta – Architect of the Ark is a novel written by Kal Ng during the 2019-2023 Covid pandemic as a pre-AI work of Techno-Apocalyptic Speculative Fiction, at present being published on A mazon Kindle Direct.
The work is being used as an illustrative example of AI integration on creative hybrid experimentwith large language models on writing, narrative, image generation, art directions and on creatorship and creatorpreneur IP optimization and value generation for students in the VR/VR 2205, Trajectory 2100, Total Design 2107, Imaginaries 2106 and the new AI Game Making class.
As a creative professional practitioner, Kal Ng plans to research and output an AI Cinematic rendition and AI Game experiences as feasible, skill transferable pipelines for the creative entrepreneurship in the post-AI digital economy. Locales created and generated from the Hong Kong Imaginaries Initiative will be extensively utilized in the production pipeline for AI Cinema and AI GameMaking.
Work in progress will be shown periodically at the Faculty of Arts Arts Tech Lab as an illustrative work on how creative works are optimized in the Post-AI economy to generate value and sustainable synergies for Creators and Makers
About the researcher
Dr. Kal Ng has experience in architectural design, film production and virtual reality applications, with a PhD in Architecture at HKU, Dr. Ng specialized in cross-disciplinary practices and creative work in film and animations. He operates an architectural design practice KGE LAB. His research includes immersive spatial cinema, gameplay and interactivities in virtual worlds and cultural imaginaries.
For inquiries, please contact
atlab@hku.hk