This study aimed to explore the process of producing physical biomorphic nail art using digital images generated through the image-generation platform ‘Midjourney’. Through an analysis of previous studies, biomorphic expressive characteristics wer...
This study aimed to explore the process of producing physical biomorphic nail art using digital images generated through the image-generation platform ‘Midjourney’. Through an analysis of previous studies, biomorphic expressive characteristics were classified into five categories: dynamic formative qualities, symbolic color expression, continuous fluidity, biological abstraction, and surrealism. Based on these characteristics, prompt engineering was conducted by designing and refining text prompts, and visual images generated via Midjourney were analyzed and selected for physical nail-art production. The results confirmed that generative AI serves not merely as a tool for producing visual imagery but as a creative collaborator capable of enhancing creativity and expanding design diversity. Moreover, by addressing challenges that arise when translating the textures and colors of digital images into physical works, the study demonstrates that image-generation AI can enhance both creative productivity and practical applicability within the beauty-art field. By presenting a case that connects digital-image–based nail-art design to its physical implementation, this study is expected to provide foundational data for future research on the use of generative AI in beauty design and education.