AI Transparency
Keeping a Log
Throughout the process, I kept an AI Transparency Log, where I recorded each AI purpose, prompt, and model for my generations. This is part of maintaining ethics in technology; utilizing AI in a way that enhances what's already there, and being vocal about it when it does.
Intent/Goal
Prompt Description
AI Tool and Version
Image Generation depicting Observations in Orleans Square
*Provided a reference image of the 3D style I wanted to replicate* “Generate a 3D isometric interactive map of Orleans Square in Savannah, Georgia? I want the overall style and layout to match the reference file. It should look like a mini-diorama floating on a clean white background, complete with the classic historic brick buildings, those big live oak trees with Spanish moss, the central fountain, and the rose hedge border around the base. There should be a food truck parked on the street with a food icon above it, a picnic area on the grass with green blankets and a picnic basket icon, and a group of people hanging out and taking pictures with a camera icon above them.
Gemini 3 Flash
Adding detail to the 3D Map
“Add a second food truck and place it along the sidewalk, almost across from the first truck. Then, change the generic food icon to be a classic Southern brisket on the food truck to the left. On the right, change the food icon to resemble bibimbap. Then, remove any icons of people on their phones, and instead have them engage happily with each other or the space around them.”
Gemini 3 Flash
‘Home Page’ Text Corrections
*Provided the draft of my text for the home page*. “Correct the below text for grammatical, spelling, and fluency mistakes. Do not correct the text itself. Instead, point out any instances of error, redundancy, or over-explaining, so I can correct them myself. Give your rationale for why you determine something to be an ‘error’.”
Gemini 3 Flash
Location Image Generation
*Provided an image of a mockup I had made of a map of Savannah. Then, provided a reference image of a publically available photo of a girl sitting on a set of stairs. “Using the second file as your photo reference, replace the map in the girl’s hand with the map provided to you in the first file. Ensure that her face is completely covered. Change nothing else about the photograph.”
Gemini 3 Flash
Location Image Generation
*Provided an image of a mockup I had made of a branded camera. Then, provided a reference image of a publically available photo of two girls taking a picture with an iPhone. “Using the second file as your photo reference, replace the phone in the girl’s hand with the digital camera provided to you in the first file. Ensure that her face is completely covered. Change nothing else about the photograph.”
Gemini 3 Flash
Build an AI-influenced interactive app
*Provided my current website (in the works), as well as my presentation files to give full information on the scope, mood, and language style of still with us? “Using this information, build a full interactive HTML prototype for my campaign 'Still With Us?' — a Savannah-wide scavenger hunt that uses AI to generate personalized discoveries based on user observations. The app should have five screens: a landing page that loads when a QR code is scanned, a notice screen prompting users to observe three things on their walk, an observation form with a consent gate (yes/no radio buttons), a loading screen, and a results screen showing three personalized AI-generated suggestions for things to look for at Orleans Square. Each suggestion should have a 'why am I seeing this?' button that explains the AI's reasoning. Users who decline consent get a static fallback list instead. Use a demo mode that reads keywords from the user's actual observations and returns contextually relevant suggestions — detecting whether they noticed sounds, nature, people, light, buildings, or physical sensations — so responses feel genuinely personalized without calling a live API. Brand colors: green #6b9f6e, cream #f4f1ea. Fonts: Syne and DM Sans."
Gemini 3 Flash
Image Generation for Food Truck Display
"Generate a photorealistic landscape wide shot of Orleans Square, Savannah, in the style of. The scene must be empty of people to emphasize the natural public space. Position two distinct food trucks on opposite sidewalks of the square. The first food truck must be branded with the text 'still with us x hueys' and the second food truck must be branded with 'still with us x bewon'. Maintain the natural lighting and aesthetic integrity of the provided reference image while ensuring the branding text is clearly legible." without calling a live API. Brand colors: green #6b9f6e, cream #f4f1ea. Fonts: Syne and DM Sans."
Claude Sonnet 4.5
‘The Locations’ Text Corrections
*Provided the draft of my text for the locations page*. “Correct the below text for grammatical, spelling, and fluency mistakes. Do not correct the text itself. Instead, point out any instances of error, redundancy, or over-explaining, so I can correct them myself. Give your rationale for why you determine something to be an ‘error’.”
Gemini Flash 3
Digital Camera Logo
“Using this branding guide as your reference for style, font, and color scheme, generate a precise, high-resolution product close-up of a disposable-style single-use camera, based on the original Fujifilm branding text (including all small-print instructions and technical numbers). The central green panel should be re-branded with the custom, legible text: 'still with us?', rendered in a minimalist, slightly curved cream-colored serif font. A large, stylized matching cream-colored question mark graphic is integrated behind the text, framing the central lens. The iconic tan, cream, and red horizontal stripes are preserved at the far-left edge of the label. All essential mechanical elements like the lens, flash unit, and the On/Off switch with its label are retained and look operational. The overall aesthetic is clean, purposeful, and reflective of a specific, non-commercial awareness campaign, presented against a seamless white background with soft, natural lighting to emphasize object texture and text clarity.
Gemini Flash 3
The Mani
Keeping a Log
Throughout the process, I kept an AI Transparency Log, where I recorded each AI model, purpose, prompt, and date for my generations. This is part of maintaining ethics in technology; utilizing AI in a way that enhances what's already there, and being loud about it when it does.
The Manifesto
Why a manifesto?
This manifesto was created to serve as a personal code of ethics and a professional governance framework that bridges creative ambition with social responsibility. It outlines the specific boundaries I refuse to cross and the regulatory standards I commit to upholding throughout my career to ensure that my projects respect both the residents and the environments they inhabit. By integrating these ethical principles into every design decision, this compass acts as a foundational tool for maintaining accountability and transparency in all speculative and applied AI work.
