Mariano Zhao
Digital artist & creative technologist for the web
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Generative Audiovisual Experiment | AI + TouchDesigner
Hey guys! I’m excited to share my latest project where I explored the synergy between Generative AI and real-time visual programming.
I used AceStep1.5 and ComfyUI to generate the initial AI music and video assets, then integrated them into TouchDesigner for the final production. Technically, I leveraged the NVIDIA Background TOP and Face Track TOP for seamless real-time matting and tracking.
The visual distortion is entirely driven by the music’s DNA—splitting the audio into bands (Kick, Snare, and spectral ranges) to modulate the intensity of the displacement. This project is a testament to how AI-generated content can be "re-conducted" through real-time creative coding.
🔊 Sound on for the full experience!
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Visuo, A Visual Memory Driven Language Learning App
Hello Guys👋
Visuo is a published iOS app built around visual association rather than constant text translation.
The idea was to reduce the cognitive cost of switching between languages by letting users recognize meaning through simple visual cues first, then reinforce memory through short, repeatable review sessions.
Each vocabulary item is grouped by visual and semantic categories, combined with spaced repetition to support long-term recall without heavy explanation screens or complex interactions.
I designed and built the full learning flow and interface, focusing on fast access, minimal distraction, and a rhythm that fits into everyday micro-learning moments.
App Store : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visuo-visual-french-learning/id6756568055
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Personal Portfolio for Generative Art & Creative Technology
This website serves as a central place to present my generative art projects, trained Lora models, and interactive experiments.
I built it not only as a portfolio, but as a space to connect visual research with technical practice, allowing each project to be viewed in its own context rather than as isolated images.
The site is designed to be simple and flexible, making it easy to update with new models, experiments, and long-term artistic research as my practice evolves.
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Pastel Retro Futurism & Theatrical Symmetry Study
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Velvet Stage — Ritualized Body & Queer Dream Aesthetic
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