In 2021, the landscape of car wraps changed forever, all because of an advertisement that BMW released. It featured the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe as a blank canvas for digital artwork. 50,000 images were condensed using AI and projected onto it. Four years later, AI has shifted the direction of car wrapping and expanded the possibilities of how wraps can be visualized, created, and designed.
With advanced design software powered by artificial intelligence, professionals can now generate intricate patterns, simulate wraps on 3D vehicle models in real time, and make instant adjustments based on client preferences. Hence, car wrapping has evolved from a largely manual craft into a high-tech process that blends artistry with precision engineering. Let’s delve deeper into how AI has redefined every stage of the process, from initial concept development to final vinyl application, making it faster, more accurate, and highly creative.
Generative AI Tools Reshaping Car Wrap Application
Generative AI refers to the artificial intelligence algorithms that automatically generate multiple designs based on specific prompts. Machine learning supports a more efficient production process, with AI creating the initial design drafts. Many companies used this model to specifically offer car wrapping solutions. Here are some of the tools involved in the process:
- Car Concepts AI: This tool generates wrap designs based on user-uploaded photos of their vehicle and a description of the style or graphics they want. You can use this as an idea and further improve it to suit your needs.
- Wrap Studio AI: This platform allows registered users to select from public vehicle models and generate a limited number of wrap images for free, with options for industry professionals to apply for more credits. You can upload the picture of your car or use their pre-configured models tailored for a wide range of popular vehicle types, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, box trucks, sprinters, and sports cars.
- Auto Style AI: This tool provides a wrap and tint configurator, which businesses can integrate into their own websites so that customers may visualize these modifications.
- Other Tools: While not specifically geared towards car wrapping, tools like Adobe Illustrator and Patterned AI allow you to create designs and decals that can be used on cars. There are paid car wrap visualizer apps available as well that can be downloaded for this purpose.
How Custom Design Generation Through AI Benefits Car Wrapping?
If you want a faster, more adaptive design process, this is the technology for you. You can explore creative possibilities with greater flexibility and control. As the field of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it plays an increasingly important role in how car wrap designs are conceptualized and developed. Here are its various benefits for both consumers and businesses alike:
High Creativity With AI
AI allows you to push the boundaries of what is possible as it can explore larger design options. It can create unexpected and innovative patterns, allowing customers to choose from designs other than the ones that are readily available. It also helps businesses visualize wraps beyond simple color changes and stock patterns. A famous British YouTuber, in a bid to test the limits of AI, allowed it to select a vinyl wrap color for his Lamborghini Urus Performante. Four color options were generated, and finally, glossy fuchsia was selected for him based on his input. The wrap was applied to the vehicle, and the final result was simply amazing.
Generating Ultra-Personalized Wrap Designs
With AI, car wrap designs can be tailored and reworked to fit your exact needs. You can upload images and drawings, give text prompts, or even upload pictures of pets, family, or friends for an extra unique touch. This allows the car wrap industry to meet the growing demand for hyper-personalized wraps. Mariah Ackerman shared on a forum that she used an AI-assisted car wrap design and customized her Toyota Supra with a unique wrap that reflected her personal style, and she loved the way it turned out.
Time-Efficient Car Wrapping With AI
The best part about AI in car wraps is that the automation of designs allows for a huge amount of time to be saved. Instead of starting from a blank canvas, designers can generate initial concepts in minutes, accelerating the creative phase. The customer gets instant results, and they can easily make changes as they please, as multiple variations are offered instantly. This frees up time for refinement, selecting the correct material, and the application process. If you are a professional installer using AI, you can serve more clients without compromising on quality.
Real-time 3D Mockups
A hurdle that many consumers face while buying a car wrap is not being able to accurately visualize it on their vehicle. AI-powered tools allow companies to show the client a 3D mockup of their design to help them in the decision-making process. This is something that wasn’t possible before. These dynamic previews take into account the vehicle’s exact dimensions, curves, and contours, offering a highly accurate representation of the final result. This not only leads to effective communication between design teams and clients but also speeds up the approval process and improves overall confidence in the final wrap outcome.
Creating Sustainable Designs
With AI, you can achieve sustainability in car wrapping by optimizing material usage and reducing waste. It uses advanced design software to calculate the exact amount of vinyl needed for your car. You get precise virtual simulations, allowing adjustments before printing, if required, and cutting, which saves both material and energy. Hence, you get a more efficient wrapping experience.
How Does The Process Work?
From planning to installation, you can streamline the whole car wrapping process with AI. Here are the different steps:
- Upload the picture of your vehicle or choose your exact vehicle make and model from the provided database. This is required to help AI generate a design that fits the shape and size of your specific vehicle.
- Enter your design preferences, such as your preferred colors, patterns, themes, text, or logos. If you already have a product in mind, like Ocean Green or Inferno Red Vinyl Wrap, or want to split wrap your vehicle using two shades, you can upload their picture and see how your ride looks in them.
- All set? You can now review your car’s 3D model. Rotate, zoom, and explore every angle to see how the wrap will look in real life. You can also adjust colors, reposition elements, or swap out patterns. AI also gives suggestions.
- Once you have approved your wrap design, a professional installer will apply it exactly as visualized on your vehicle. That’s it!
AI and The Future of Custom Car Wrap Designs
With the evolving AI technology, many innovations will be seen in the car wrapping industry. The integration of technology will upgrade the look and functionality of vehicle wraps, making automotive customization more efficient, creative, and advanced. At TeckWrap, we are fully committed to understanding and evaluating how these new AI tools can help our customers. In the future, we expect exciting developments, groundbreaking progress, and cutting-edge improvements in the world of car wraps.
