Štěpán Dlabaja
Katzegotchi is a concept for an interactive game inspired by the legendary Tamagotchi, reimagined for the present through artificial intelligence. The project employs generative AI to create a unique digital pet identity that adapts to the individual user and evolves according to their interactions. Its minimalist rocket-shaped form gives the toy both a symbolic and aesthetic dimension while emphasizing haptic qualities often lost in today’s purely digital applications.
The work represents a transformation of the gaming experience — from a simple digital simulation into a personalized, interactive dialogue between human and machine.
Katzegotchi demonstrates how AI can expand the boundaries of play while rediscovering the importance of physical contact in an era when entertainment is increasingly shifting into the virtual sphere.
Postgraduate project
2023/2024
Industrial Design Studio