Listen "#3 Crafting Digital Identities"
Episode Synopsis
What actually goes into creating a virtual face—or voice—for a brand? In the first half of our two-part deep dive, Phoebe and Maikel pull back the curtain on the creative pipeline that turns raw brand values into an engaging AI character.In this episode you’ll learn- Why personas beat static logos – How embodiment, interactivity, and subtle anthropomorphism boost customer identification and engagement.- Building blocks of an AI persona – Tone, style, looks, sound, and behavior—and why consistency with brand DNA is non-negotiable.- Frameworks & pitfalls – When classic archetypes help, when they get cliché, and how to balance distinctiveness with instant familiarity.- From sketch to screen – The hand-off between free-thinking concept artists and detail-driven “character polishers,” plus the role of stakeholder and user testing.- Art × commerce – Managing clashes between avant-garde designs and mass-market expectations (yes, initial pushback can be a feature).- Tech realities – Why a grasp of TTS, voice cloning, and other AI constraints keeps wild ideas buildable.If you’ve ever wondered how brands invent a chatbot that feels human—or a mascot that nails their vibe—tune in for a practical, behind-the-scenes tour of AI character design.
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