SJSU King Library believes in nurturing creativity and connecting students with the tools to express their ideas. In that spirit, the SJSU King Library from September 4, 2024 to September 30, 2024, invited students to participate in a contest to explore their imaginations and create the library of their dreams using Adobe Firefly AI art generator. Supported by Adobe Trainer and Instructional Designer Raymond Lam, this initiative combined creative technology to offer students a unique opportunity to showcase what they value most in their library.
Students crafted AI-generated images by developing a unique prompt to describe their ideal library using mindful figurative language. Whether it’s an underwater oasis filled with books or a futuristic space with AI-powered research stations, students were encouraged to think big and bold. The contest was judged on creativity, vision, and thoughtfulness, with the first-place winner receiving a $100 gift card, and two runner-ups earning $50 each.
To help participants refine their submissions, Lam hosted a workshop on September 18, 2024, with over 50 campus members attending, offering expert guidance on how to use Adobe Firefly.
It was wonderful to work with students who had never used Adobe Firefly. This contest was a unique opportunity to examine different preferred user experiences while introducing students to new technologies.
– Raymond Lam, SJSU King Library's Adobe Trainer and Instructional Designer
The Library Marketing Team in partnership with Raymond Lam, will perform a theme analysis of the submitted prompts to understand what students want for their library spaces. Initial findings suggest a desire to integrate nature, coziness, technology, and whimsy fun as top values for library users.
The contest offered a chance for students to dream about spaces that foster learning, community, and creativity while learning innovative software.
Anyone in the SJSU community interested in learning more about Firefly or other Adobe tools can contact Lam directly for support or can create their own dream library by visiting the Adobe Digital Café website.
Contest created and implemented by the Library Marketing Team.
