Publication: The future of tattooing
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Type
Thesis
Degree
BA
Date
2025
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Abstract
This thesis explores the evolving
relationship between artificial intel-
ligence and tattooing, a practice tra-
ditionally grounded in human skill,
intuition, and cultural symbolism.
As AI increasingly shapes creative
industries, tattoo artists face new
opportunities and challenges in inte-
grating technology into their design
and execution processes. Through a
mixed-methods approach combining
surveys, interviews, and speculative
design, this study investigates how
AI might influence tattooing between
2025 and 2035.
The findings reveal cautious open-
ness among tattoo artists toward AI
tools that assist in the design phase,
such as style variation generators
and body mapping. However, strong
concerns persist regarding author-
ship, authenticity, and the emotional
dimension of tattooing. The thesis
introduces InkFlow, a speculative
AI-powered design interface that
supports rather than replaces the
artist’s role.
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