In this detailed article, Jacob shares his journey developing Summon Self, an innovative app that transforms users into trading cards with personalized stats, graphics, and rarity. The app utilizes AI for generating unique attributes based on user photos, employing technologies like MobileCLIP and CoreML for image classification, alongside Metal Shaders for graphical effects. The trading cards can be exchanged in real life, promoting social interaction. Jacob, motivated by his childhood fascination with the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise, emphasizes a fun, engaging user experience. The process involved several iterations from concept to proof of concept, focusing on features like customizable card titles and stats. With a user-friendly interface crafted using SwiftUI and the Vision framework, the app aims to create a collectible experience akin to Pokémon cards. Jacob invites feedback and aims to enhance the app for a broader audience, envisioning it as a future viral success. Users can download it on the App Store and share their creations.
I Captured Your Soul in a Trading Card: A Journey with Client-Side AI
