DarkShell AI – a professional-grade AIGC design platform for designers

What is DarkShell AI?

DarkShell AI is an AI-based spatial design tool designed for the physical space and home furnishings industries.

The platform is operated by DarkShell Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and it serves designers, brands, stores, and content teams.

The product positioning of DarkShell AI

Users can start with a vague request or a reference image, allowing the Agent to understand their intentions and plan out the process.

The results can be used not only to generate visual representations, but also to make modifications on the canvas, enable collaboration, and link products with procurement information.

Main functions of DarkShell AI

Space Design Agent

The agent will provide professional guidance to address aspects such as space, style, functionality, materials, and delivery requirements.

It is suitable for organizing the initial design process, but it cannot replace the designer’s judgment regarding on-site conditions and regulations.

Freely design the canvas

Dialogue, creation, adjustment, and collaboration can all take place on the same canvas, reducing the need to switch back and forth between various tools.

The candidate images, product details, and design specifications can be organized further around the project.

AI Design Skills Library

The official public catalog currently lists 45 skills, covering 6 types of real-world design tasks.

The homepage, also known as the platform, boasts over 100 professional skills; it may also include capabilities that are not listed individually in the public catalog.

Inspiration search and examples

Users can find design inspiration and take the reference materials back to their specific projects to further develop them.

The Browser Inspiration Assistant can also extract image prompts to help determine the direction for a project.

Knowledge base and project knowledge base

The platform can organize context around industry data and project details, enabling the Agent to maintain a consistent understanding of the same design task.

When dealing with client confidential information, unlisted products, and quotation documents, it is necessary to first determine the scope of processing and sharing of such materials.

Ecological database and procurement collaboration

EcoLibrary brings together furniture and building materials brands, design assets, and 3D models, allowing users to drag product details onto the design canvas.

Once the scenario is confirmed, a purchase list can be created, allowing for further price inquiries, sample requests, and coordination regarding delivery.

Space roaming videos

The platform allows for planning the camera paths around a spatial layout, and it generates videos of spatial exploration.

The dimensions, material consistency, and practical constructibility shown in the video still require verification by professionals.

What does the 45 listed skills cover?

Floor plan and space planning

• Converting floor plans to 3D and home interior layouts.
• Color plan views and analysis of floor plan circulation.
• Office layout.

Interior vision and materials

• Raw house design, renovation of existing houses, and white model rendering.
• Replacement of multiple materials, style transfer, and changes in lighting atmosphere.
• 360-degree panoramic views, spatial manuscripts, and window view generation.
• Analysis of color and material extraction.

Product and furniture creativity

• Product drafts, conceptual splits, and multi-angle views.
• Product drawings, material substitutions, and exploded views.
• Furniture and product marketing scenarios.

Soft furnishings and concept presentation

• Extraction of soft furnishings products and their pairing with fully furnished apartments.
• Specify product replacement, addition, and material substitution.
• Soft furnishings collage rendering and storyboard scene design.

Architectural Design and Expression

• Architectural manuscripts, multiple views, and axonometric drawings.
• Project location map and plan view from an aerial perspective.
• Building rendering and conceptual proposals.

E-commerce and product content

• Marketing posters, product retouching, and studio-style atmosphere images.
• E-commerce detail images and multiple style scene images.
• Marketing scenarios for material brands.

Which users are it suitable for

• Interior and home decor designers.
• Architecture design and visualization team.
• Brands of furniture, lighting, and materials.
• Interior design and product selection specialists.
• Home store consultants and sales teams.
• E-commerce operators and brand marketers.
• Owners who need to quickly compare different options.
• Looking for project teams that combine design with supply chain management.

DarkShell AI Usage Guide

1. Clarify the project type, current status of the space, target users, and delivery phases.
2. Prepare floor plans, site photos, white models, product images, or reference images.
3. Confirm that all input materials have the necessary permissions.
4. Select the Agent or the professional skill that is closest to the current task.
5. Fill in the space dimensions, functional requirements, style, materials, and budget limits.
6. Generate multiple sets of comparable directions; do not use the first one directly.
7. Check the structure, doors and windows, circulation paths, as well as the dimensions of the furniture and their functional relationships.
8. Place the candidate results on the canvas and continue to replace the materials and products.
9. Color plan, axonometric, storyboard, or walkthrough videos are generated when a report is needed.
10. Create candidate products and a procurement list from the ecological database.
11. The price, delivery time, samples, and specifications are confirmed by the brand or supplier.
12. Before construction or production, it should be further processed using specialized software and by qualified personnel.

Comparison of member prices and packages

The following are the individual packages displayed on the official annual card page as of August 30, 2026; the promotional prices may change.

The reference yield is an upper limit set by the authorities based on specific task costs, and it is not guaranteed that all models will be able to reach it.

The actual price, taxes, bonuses, benefits, and availability for purchase shall be as indicated on the settlement page after logging in.

What are the differences in member benefits?

The free version allows use of basic functions, but there are daily limits on the number of images that can be used as well as on certain advanced features.

The main features of the three tiers of annual cards that are currently available are similar; the key difference lies in the number of points awarded per month.

• The paid personal version offers unlimited storage space.
• The member page indicates commercial licensing protection.
• You can enable privacy mode and turn off the AI watermark.
• The image generation queue has been increased to 4.
• The skill library can be used unlimited times.
• The conversion of images to video can reach up to 1080P.
• The AI image generation can reach up to 4K resolution.

Corporate members have a separate access point, but the public page does not display a consistent price that can be confirmed; it is necessary to contact the authorities for an assessment.

Distribution and reset of points

Annual card points are issued on a monthly basis; the amount allocated for each month is reset, and all the points for the whole year are not given at once.

The new points earned after renewing the membership are not issued immediately; the transaction record can be checked in the subsequent membership periods.

• The trial version comes with 2,000 points per month.
• The Professional version comes with 5,000 points per month.
• The Premium version costs 8,000 points per month.
• The validity periods for additional point packages and member points should be checked separately.
• The consumption varies depending on the skills and models used.
• Check the score indication for the current task before generating it.

How to choose a package

• If you want to try out 3D renderings from time to time, you can start with the free version.
• The lightweight proposal from individual designers can be compared with the trial version.
• The Professional version can be evaluated by handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• The Master version can be evaluated by generating images and videos at high frequency.
• For multi-person collaboration, brand materials, and procurement processes, please consult corporate members.
• First, record the actual usage for a week, and then determine the gear level by calculating points on a monthly basis.

Commercial licensing and intellectual property rights

The member page states “Commercial license protection,” but the basic user agreement contains broad provisions regarding permission for use and ownership of the generated content.

The basic agreement states that the content entered grants the platform a free, permanent, irrevocable, and transferable license.

The agreement also states that the intellectual property rights for content created in a standard manner belong to the platform, while during the membership period, these rights are determined in accordance with the membership service agreement.

• Before using it for commercial purposes, download and save the membership agreement obtained at the time of purchase.
• Retain order details, package benefits, and proof of creation time.
• Verify whether the authorization covers customer projects, advertisements, and resale.
• Third-party fonts, models, products, and reference images still require separate licensing.
• Confidential design drafts should not be uploaded until the scope of permission has been confirmed.
• For major projects, it is recommended to obtain a written commercial description from the authorities.

“A commercial licensing guarantee” does not mean that third-party infringement will not occur, nor does it replace the evaluation of the project’s own rights.

Privacy and security of design data

The platform handles information such as accounts, searches, prompts, uploaded images, and device and service logs.

The privacy policy adheres to the principle of data storage within the country, and outlines the circumstances under which data may be transmitted to overseas partners in accordance with the law.

• The customer’s floor plan should have their name, address, and contact information removed first.
• Information on layout plans, products, and pricing that is not made public should be handled on a hierarchical basis.
• Do not upload state secrets, trade secrets, or important data.
• It is still necessary to check the actual scope of protection before using private mode.
• Check the permissions of collaborators when sharing canvases and projects.
• After the project is completed, remove any sensitive materials that are no longer needed.

Can AI-generated results be used directly for construction or production?

No, the official specifications clearly state that AI-generated results cannot replace construction drawings, structural calculations, manufacturing plans, or professional reviews.

AI is more suitable for early exploration, option comparison, visual communication, and drafting marketing content.

• The layout must take into account the actual dimensions and building conditions.
• Flow analysis cannot replace fire safety and accessibility assessments.
• The material effects require a physical sample and confirmation from the supplier.
• The dimensions of the furniture, as well as the hardware and joints, need to be redesigned in more detail.
• The product images generated cannot be used as a basis for the manufacturing dimensions.
• The purchase price, inventory levels, and delivery times are finalized by the brand.

Platforms and plugins

• The web version includes Agent, canvas, skills, inspiration, and a marketplace.
• The desktop client is available for Windows and macOS.
• The SketchUp plugin enables the use of DarkShell AI within the modeling process.
• Browser plugins can help gather inspiration and extract prompts.
• The page is available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese.

Product advantages

• Focused on the real-world workflows of space and home furnishing.
• Start generating directly from various design assets.
• The boundaries of the skills required and the input specifications are clearly defined.
• The results can be further combined and developed on the canvas.
• Ecological databases incorporate product data into spatial plans.
• Covers plans, videos, procurement, and collaboration workflows.
• Desktop versions and professional software plugins are available.

Usage restrictions and precautions

• The points for the annual card are reset each month, and any unused credit cannot be accumulated.
• The reference yields for different tasks are not fixed commitments.
• The commercial terms for members need to be verified in conjunction with the actual agreement.
• The basic agreement provides relatively broad provisions regarding input and output rights.
• AI solutions cannot be used directly in construction or production.
• The product prices, specifications, and delivery times must be confirmed by the brand.
• The platform capabilities, the number of skills, and the packages will be adjusted.
• No public API or complete open-source code is available at the moment.

API and open-source status

Currently, no public API documentation for developers, API pricing, or official complete source code repository is available.

The desktop client, SketchUp plugins, and browser plugins represent the entry points to the product; based on these it cannot be concluded that the platform is open source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DarkShell AI mainly used for?

It is used in space, interior, architectural, furniture, soft furnishings, and e-commerce design; it allows for the creation of designs and further collaboration within a canvas.

Can DarkShell AI be used for free?

Yes, the free version offers basic functions, but there are daily limits on the number of images that can be used as well as on certain advanced features.

How much is the annual card for DarkShell AI?

The prices for the current trial version, professional version, and premium version annual subscriptions are 1280 yuan, 3280 yuan, and 5280 yuan respectively, as indicated on the payment page.

Do the points for the DarkShell AI annual card accumulate?

No, the points for the annual card are issued on a monthly basis and reset each month; similarly, the points associated with the renewal plan are not credited immediately.

Can content generated by DarkShell AI be used for commercial purposes?

The member page offers commercial protection, but it is necessary to verify each aspect in conjunction with the membership agreement, authorization details, and third-party rights.

Can the results generated by DarkShell AI be used directly in construction?

No, AI-generated results cannot replace construction drawings, structural calculations, manufacturing plans, on-site inspections, or professional reviews.

Does DarkShell AI offer APIs or an open-source version?

Currently, no public developer API or official complete source code repository has been found; therefore, it is not possible to confirm the availability of an open API or an open-source deployment.