It is time to use AI to leverage human creativity
Big-C Creative AI, where AI empowers people to thrive, create and be more productive.
With more than 20-years experience developing and researching Creative AI solutions, we believe in an increasing symbiotic future in which AI enhances the creativity of humans.
We Offer:
Revolutionary Research & Development: We push the boundaries of creativity with cutting-edge, human-centered solutions that amplify creative play. Our focus on groundbreaking collaborative interactions and co-creativity with AI is set to redefine the creative landscape.
Dynamic University Partnerships: By teaming up with diverse university departments—from the arts to health sciences—we catalyze transformative academic research and spark interdisciplinary innovation that drives real-world impact.
Trailblazing Industrial Partnerships: We empower industries to seamlessly integrate creative AI into their products and services, pioneering new, AI-driven solutions that enhance creativity and deliver unparalleled value.
Innovative Creative and Cultural Collaborations: In partnership with visionary creatives, we craft bespoke AI solutions that not only elevate artistic expression but also ignite innovation within the vibrant arts and culture sector.
Empowering Inclusive and Accessible AI: We design AI that champions inclusivity, enabling individuals to flourish without judgment. Our mission is to create creative partnerships that embrace all abilities and needs, ensuring everyone has a voice in the creative journey.
20+
YEARS
Of Creative AI experience
We have raised over £2 million in grants and commissions, including European Research Council, Leverhulme Trust, Arts and Humanities Research Council, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, National Environment Research Council, Arts Council England, FAPESP, CNpQ, and Itaú Cultural Rumos.
We are Big-C Creative AI:
BIG-C PROGRAMMERS RESEARCHERS ARTISTS INNOVATORS
Craig Vear
Craig Vear is a composer, programmer, researcher, and creative producer whose passion lies in exploring the intersection of technology and creativity. With a career spanning almost four decades, he has consistently delved into the vast creative potential of emerging technologies, with a special focus on accessibility and inclusivity to those facing barriers. Throughout his career, Craig has collaborated with prestigious organizations and artists across various industries. His work has been commissioned by renowned institutions such as the Royal Festival Hall, English National Ballet, British Antarctic Survey, Genesius Films, Island Records, and Palm Pictures, among others. His artistic contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including gold discs and prestigious Olivier Awards for his exceptional work in theater. As part of his scholarly pursuits, he also serves as a co-editor for the influential book The Language of Creative AI, which examines the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and artistic expression. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of creativity through technology has solidified his position as a respected figure in both the artistic and academic spheres.
Fabrizio Poltronieri
Fabrizio Poltronieri is a computer artist, mathematician, researcher, and programmer, renowned for his contributions to the field of creative computing.He has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and accolades for his creative endeavors involving computers. Two of his AI artworks, "Dionysus" and "Calliope", have found their place in the esteemed collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, UK. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Fabrizio Poltronieri currently dedicates his efforts to pioneering research in harnessing the collaborative and creative potential of AI across various domains, including music, education, healthcare, and visual arts. His innovative explorations aim to unlock novel ways of integrating AI into these fields, fostering groundbreaking advancements and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. He is also the co-editor of the books The Language of Creative AI and Explorations in Art and Technology.
why BIG-C?
BIG-C creativity refers to those AHA! moments when play turns into invention, novelty and inspiration. This is opposed to small-c creativity which describes the everyday production of solutions such as 'creating' an omelette following a recipe. At Big-C Creative AI we have spent several decades seeking those AHA! moments across a range of artistic practices. We understand that creativity happens inside a deep engagement, and not something that is merely an artefact. These experiences guide our AI development and is something we bring to every product and R&D exploration.
Current R&D
MarimbAI
An App series that brings a new approach to teaching music, revolutionising how people interact with musical instruments and ultimately their role in the creative industries. It aims to smash existing barriers for disabled children to access music-making.
Solaris
A flow-based, post-modern, free, math-AI jazz quartet exploring pure creativity and sentience of creative AI.
KPau!
Co-creative play bot for enhancing creative thinking in toddlers development.
JazzMyagi
Creative AI tutor for enhancing creative expression with jazz musicians.
SingAI
A creative and embodied approach to speech-therapy through playful singing.
JoyInst
Digital Score for inclusive music education for disabled children in Kenya.
Previous Work
Jess+
(2022)
Accessible AI/robot arm for inclusive music-making with disabled musicians, commissioned by Orchestras Live and Sinfonia Viva.
The Language of Creative AI
(2022)
Edited book for artists and researchers, published by Springer.
Dream App
(2019-2020)
AI generated post-show experience for Midsummers Night Dream production. Incubator R&D commissioned by Royal Shakespeare Company.
E_M_R
(2019-2021)
Musicking robot for assistive music improvisation, commissioned by Art-AI Festival, Leicester, UK.
Embodied AI Dataset
(2020)
Gold standard dataset using body and mind data of jazz improvisors. Commissioned by Human-Data Interaction research project.
ArchXtonic
(2020)
Real-time, generative, AI artwork for audience development. Commissioned by Dubai Expo 2020.
#LoveApparatus
(2018)
AI-installation for inclusive audience, commissioned by Art-AI Festival, Leicester, UK.
Prophecy Apparatus
(2018)
AI-installation and smartphone APP, commissioned by The Wrong Biennale.
Black Cats and Blues
(2014-18)
Hyper-media concerto for AI and cello, released on CD (Metier).
Postcards
(2015-17)
Music-AI hyper-media performance, commissioned by Kyma Symposium, Oslo.
Amigoide
(2011)
Creative-AI social bot; award-winning project Rumos Itaú Cultural 2011, Cybernetic Art.
Singing Ringing Buoy
(2005-8)
Interactive AI installation for inclusive audience development, commissioned by National Maritime Music Cornwall.
