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If AI can make anything, what still makes something yours?
I've always wanted to open a cozy little café. Books on the shelves, jazz on vinyl, matcha on the menu, and stories tucked into every corner.
So I imagined one.
Using Envato's AI tools and assets, I built the identity for Stories' House. The logo, menus, packaging, and brand system all came together through AI.
But the soul didn't.
That came from the prompts I wrote, the references I obsessed over, the directions I rejected, and the feeling I kept chasing until everything belonged to the same world.
AI created the visuals.
I directed the vision.
Here's my entry for the #EnvatoChallenge.
What's one creative choice you've made that AI couldn't have made for you?
Super cool! Now I need this to be a real cafe.🫡
Haha thank you, here’s hoping 🤞
this is so cute!! don't forget to include a video on how you made it / the human decisions made beyond ai!
Yess! Have added that in the comments!
yo make use of Gpt right for images??
I used Envato for the assets and then used it for further reference into GPT for 2 images. I also used the envato assets for building the brand identity doc directory in Canva:)
Here's the walkthrough of how I made the brand identity for the cafe of my dreams. Also catch my human behind the AI moment where I use the inspiration from Pinterest mixed with the assets created by Envato to create the desired output:)
Great video Chhavi!
Gotta lov Pinterest for inspo! My 1st stop. Great work!
Love it
Love how it all came together!
Thank you:)
Love this!
Glad Bernice:)
Awesome
Thank you!
So cool! 😍
Thanks!
As a copywriter, I see the same thing with writing. AI can draft words, but brand voice, emotion, and knowing what to leave out still come from the person behind the prompt. Fantastic project! 🙌
Thank you Subooh!
Amazing work!
Appreciate the support!
You're welcome!
Really like this take. AI speeds up execution, but vision, taste, and storytelling are still what make a brand feel authentic. Nicely done.
thank you!
This is super cool
loved working on this Esther:)
Thank you 😊
@Envato hey envato I do not have credit card how to do it ? any workaround , I only have debit cards
The earthy palette and that "Stories' House" naming are what sell it — that's the taste to reject options until it feels like one world, which no prompt can shortcut. For me it's usually the small deliberate imperfections I leave in that AI tends to smooth away. How many rounds...
Thanks Maty!! Just 2 hahah, did this all in under 30-40 mins
Super impressive!
thanks again Ansh!
The sage and terracotta palette really sells the cozy cafe feeling, and pairing that script logo with Helvetica for body text keeps it from tipping into twee. To answer your question, I'd say the restraint is the part AI can't do for you, knowing when to stop adding detail.
Yes and yes! That is why I personally use AI only as a pressure tester and enabler in my process.
This is so amazing😍
Appreciate the support Sharon!
Wow! So beautiful and professional work! 🔥
Thank you!
Love this! AI can generate the output, but the vision and creative direction are still what make a project feel personal.
Yes! I personally see AI as a pressure tester, and in this case, as an enabler to help me execute the output in a much more efficient manner:)
AI is really a wonderful tool. A nightmare for some but a dream come through for those who are keen on the future
Always amazing to experiment with the AI tools when they can assist in making a more efficient output.
great work
Thanks Grace!
This deserves more than just liking, this deserves to be featured! 🏆 The visual storytelling is stunning makes me want to bring this entire brand layout to life on a landing page.
Appreciate the support! 🫶🏻
Really Awesome Work
thanks
love this design!
🫶🏻
This is beautiful
Thanks Louis!
Amazing work! Clean, creative, and truly professional. Keep it up! 🔥👏
Thanks Saeed!
really cool work chhavi
Thank you Mariyam
The mockups are convincing enough to make someone ask for the menu :)
Haha, sending in my pitch to cafes nearby:D
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