Community
Role: Founder & UI/UX Designer
Date: 2023
An inclusive online art community platform
Women AI Artists (WAIA) is a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing female creativity in the AI and digital art landscape. As part of its mission, WAIA encompasses multiple initiatives, including a comprehensive website that serves as the community’s hub, a curated artist directory spotlighting emerging talents, and a strong social media presence that amplifies the voices and works of female artists. Through these interconnected efforts, WAIA provides valuable resources, networking opportunities, and visibility, empowering women to thrive at the intersection of art and technology.
Curated Artist Directory
One of its kind; the WAIA Artist Directory showcases the diverse talents of women in AI art across the world. Selected by widely celebrated names in the community such as Niceaunties, it's updated twice a year to highlight new and emerging artists. Featuring user-friendly filters for location and themes, it facilitates easy discovery and collaboration, maintaining a consistent visual style with other WAIA platforms.
Central Hub
The WOMENAIARTISTS.ORG website serves as the central hub for artist interviews and exploration. With an intuitive layout, it features a dedicated section for in-depth interviews, an 'About' page, and links to the artist directory and social media, providing a comprehensive platform for discovering and connecting with women AI artists.
Social Media Presence
WAIA's social media channels—Instagram, Twitter, and Discord—extend the brand’s reach and foster community engagement. Through cohesive branding and targeted content, it maintains a consistent identity while actively inspiring and connecting with its audience across multiple platforms.
The WAIA community, with over 500 members on Discord and thousands of Instagram followers, supports creatives who use AI to overcome challenges. Key personas include disabled artists who leverage AI to create without traditional supplies, new parents who find therapeutic escape and rekindle their creativity, and creatives who, having sacrificed their artistic ambitions, now bring vivid ideas to life with AI.