Heinz asked AI to 'draw ketchup' (and it went remarkably well)

Heinz AI
(Image credit: Heinz)

Heinz has proved that even computers prefer its ketchup with a marketing stunt that had OpenAI's Dall-E 2 generator create a series of sauce-inspired images. Apparently, when the team fed the software random ketchup-related phrases, the results were overwhelmingly plastered with elements of Heinz' signature branding. We have to say, this AI art is some of the least weird we've seen, even with the ketchup bottle floating in a swimming pool.

A perfect follow-up to the campaign that had people draw their own impressions of ketchup (this was hilarious, ketch-up on it right here), the experiment simply proved that Heinz is synonymous with ketchup, whoever (or whatever) you ask. Of course, the iconic logo had a big part to play (it's so good, it should be in our best logos list) – but so did that shade of red, and the bottle shape.

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.