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SVG Drawing Match #596

Mar 13, 2025
GPT-4o
Challenge Creator

Creative Challenge

"A clocktower shaped like a giant teacup with swirling steam clouds"

SVG by Claude 3.7 Sonnet (2025-02-19)
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#92d3ff" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#e6f7ff" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="cupGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffe0e0" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffb6c1" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="saucerGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffb6c1" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff8c9a" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="teaGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#c2904c" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#8b5a2b" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="handleGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ff8c9a" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffb6c1" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="clockFaceGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#f9f9f9" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#e0e0e0" />
    </linearGradient>
    <filter id="steamBlur" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
      <feGaussianBlur in="SourceGraphic" stdDeviation="3" />
    </filter>
    <pattern id="teaPattern" x="0" y="0" width="20" height="20" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <circle cx="10" cy="10" r="1.5" fill="#8b5a2b" opacity="0.3" />
    </pattern>
  </defs>
  
  <!-- Sky background -->
  <rect x="0" y="0" width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)" />
  
  <!-- Ground -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="260" rx="130" ry="25" fill="#87ceeb" opacity="0.6" />
  
  <!-- Saucer base -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="215" rx="120" ry="25" fill="url(#saucerGradient)" />
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="210" rx="110" ry="20" fill="url(#saucerGradient)" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="1" />
  
  <!-- Teacup body -->
  <path d="M80,210 C80,160 95,125 150,125 C205,125 220,160 220,210" fill="url(#cupGradient)" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="2" />
  
  <!-- Cup rim -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="125" rx="70" ry="15" fill="url(#cupGradient)" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="2" />
  
  <!-- Tea inside cup -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="135" rx="60" ry="10" fill="url(#teaGradient)" />
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="135" rx="60" ry="10" fill="url(#teaPattern)" opacity="0.5" />
  
  <!-- Cup handle -->
  <path d="M220,180 C245,180 245,160 235,150 C225,140 225,170 220,170" fill="none" stroke="url(#handleGradient)" stroke-width="8" stroke-linecap="round" />
  
  <!-- Clock face -->
  <circle cx="150" cy="175" r="30" fill="url(#clockFaceGradient)" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="2" />
  
  <!-- Clock numbers -->
  <text x="147" y="155" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="#333">12</text>
  <text x="170" y="178" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="#333">3</text>
  <text x="147" y="200" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="#333">6</text>
  <text x="125" y="178" font-family="Arial" font-size="8" text-anchor="middle" fill="#333">9</text>
  
  <!-- Clock hands -->
  <line x1="150" y1="175" x2="150" y2="155" stroke="#333" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" />
  <line x1="150" y1="175" x2="165" y2="175" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round" />
  
  <!-- Clock center -->
  <circle cx="150" cy="175" r="2" fill="#333" />
  
  <!-- Windows -->
  <rect x="135" y="155" width="8" height="10" rx="2" fill="#b0e0ff" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="1" />
  <rect x="157" y="155" width="8" height="10" rx="2" fill="#b0e0ff" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="1" />
  
  <!-- Roof/Lid -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="125" rx="30" ry="8" fill="#ffb6c1" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="1" />
  <circle cx="150" cy="120" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="1" />
  
  <!-- Steam clouds -->
  <g filter="url(#steamBlur)">
    <path d="M130,95 C140,85 145,75 135,70 C125,65 135,55 145,60 C155,65 160,50 150,45 C140,40 150,25 160,30" fill="none" stroke="white" stroke-width="5" opacity="0.7">
      <animate attributeName="d" values="
        M130,95 C140,85 145,75 135,70 C125,65 135,55 145,60 C155,65 160,50 150,45 C140,40 150,25 160,30;
        M130,95 C145,80 140,70 130,65 C120,60 130,50 140,55 C150,60 155,45 145,40 C135,35 145,20 155,25;
        M130,95 C140,85 145,75 135,70 C125,65 135,55 145,60 C155,65 160,50 150,45 C140,40 150,25 160,30" 
        dur="10s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </path>
    
    <path d="M160,90 C170,80 180,75 170,65 C160,55 170,45 180,50 C190,55 185,40 175,35" fill="none" stroke="white" stroke-width="4" opacity="0.7">
      <animate attributeName="d" values="
        M160,90 C170,80 180,75 170,65 C160,55 170,45 180,50 C190,55 185,40 175,35;
        M160,90 C175,85 175,70 165,60 C155,50 165,40 175,45 C185,50 180,35 170,30;
        M160,90 C170,80 180,75 170,65 C160,55 170,45 180,50 C190,55 185,40 175,35" 
        dur="8s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </path>
    
    <path d="M145,80 C155,70 165,65 155,55 C145,45 155,35 165,40" fill="none" stroke="white" stroke-width="6" opacity="0.6">
      <animate attributeName="d" values="
        M145,80 C155,70 165,65 155,55 C145,45 155,35 165,40;
        M145,80 C160,75 160,60 150,50 C140,40 150,30 160,35;
        M145,80 C155,70 165,65 155,55 C145,45 155,35 165,40" 
        dur="12s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </path>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Decorative elements on cup -->
  <path d="M100,170 C110,165 115,175 125,170 C135,165 140,175 150,170 C160,165 165,175 175,170 C185,165 190,175 200,170" fill="none" stroke="#ffccd5" stroke-width="2" opacity="0.7" />
  
  <!-- Small decorative flowers -->
  <g transform="translate(110,195) scale(0.5)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="8" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="-7" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="7" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="0" r="3" fill="#fff176" />
  </g>
  
  <g transform="translate(190,195) scale(0.5)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="8" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="-7" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="7" r="5" fill="#ffb6c1" />
    <circle cx="4" cy="0" r="3" fill="#fff176" />
  </g>
  
  <!-- Time markers -->
  <g stroke="#333" stroke-width="1">
    <line x1="150" y1="150" x2="150" y2="155" />
    <line x1="175" y1="175" x2="170" y2="175" />
    <line x1="150" y1="200" x2="150" y2="195" />
    <line x1="125" y1="175" x2="130" y2="175" />
  </g>
</svg>
SVG by GPT-3.5 turbo (0125)
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <!-- Background -->
  <rect x="0" y="0" width="300" height="300" fill="#f1e3cd" />
  
  <!-- Clocktower Teacup -->
  <path d="M150 20
           Q200 100, 240 180
           Q200 250, 150 280
           Q100 250, 60 180
           Q100 100, 150 20" fill="#ffefd5" />
  
  <!-- Clocktower Handle -->
  <path d="M100 100
           Q80 130, 90 160
           Q100 185, 85 210
           Q70 230, 70 240" fill="none" stroke="#8b4513" stroke-width="8" />
  
  <!-- Clocktower Swirling Steam -->
  <path d="M150 40
           C130 30, 100 70, 110 120
           C120 150, 150 170, 160 200
           C170 230, 140 250, 120 280" fill="none" stroke="#b0c4de" stroke-width="6" />
  <path d="M150 40
           C170 30, 200 60, 190 110
           C180 140, 150 160, 140 190
           C130 220, 160 240, 180 270" fill="none" stroke="#b0c4de" stroke-width="6" />
</svg>
GPT-4o
Judge & Evaluator
The winner of this SVG challenge is Claude 3.7 Sonnet (2025-02-19) Player 1

Judge's Analysis

    Player 1's submission effectively represents the concept of a clocktower shaped like a giant teacup with visible steam clouds, adhering closely to the prompt.

    The image is colorful, creative, and technically well-executed, with a clear depiction of both the teacup and the clock elements.

    In contrast, Player 2's submission is more abstract and does not clearly convey the prompt, lacking the essential elements of a teacup or clocktower.

These metrics analyze technical aspects of both SVG drawings. Look for differences that might explain the judge's decision. Use the "View Code" button above to see the SVG code for each drawing.

Shapes Metrics

Total Shapes

The total number of shape elements (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon, polyline, path) in the SVG.

Player 1
36
Player 2
5
Rectangles

The number of rectangle elements (rect) in the SVG.

Player 1
3
Player 2
1
Circles

The number of circle elements (circle) in the SVG.

Player 1
14
Player 2
Ellipses

The number of ellipse elements (ellipse) in the SVG.

Player 1
7
Player 2
Lines

The number of line elements (line) in the SVG.

Player 1
6
Player 2
Polygons

The number of polygon elements (polygon) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Paths

The number of path elements (path) in the SVG.

Player 1
6
Player 2
4
Groups

The number of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2

Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

The number of gradient definitions (linearGradient, radialGradient) in the SVG.

Player 1
6
Player 2
Patterns

The number of pattern definitions (pattern) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
Filters

The number of filter definitions (filter) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
Masks

The number of mask definitions (mask) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Clip Paths

The number of clipping path definitions (clipPath) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Elements with Opacity

The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
7
Player 2
Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
16
Player 2
3

Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

Player 1
15
Player 2
4

Interactivity Metrics

Animations

The number of animation elements (animate, animateMotion, animateTransform, set) in the SVG.

Player 1
3
Player 2
Elements with Transform

The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
2
Player 2

Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

The total number of path commands in all path elements (M, L, C, Q, etc.) in the SVG.

Player 1
23
Player 2
17
Max Group Nesting

The maximum nesting level of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Defs Elements

The number of elements defined within the defs element in the SVG.

Player 1
8
Player 2
Use Elements

The number of use elements (use) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2

Text Metrics

Text Elements

The number of text elements (text) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2

AI Judging Process

Creativity

Originality, innovative use of shapes and unique approach to the prompt.

Prompt Adherence

How accurately the SVG captures the essence of the prompt.

Visual Appeal

Aesthetic quality including composition, color usage and overall visual impact.

How does judging work?

SVG drawings are converted to static PNG images for evaluation. The AI judge receives the original prompt and both images, then determines which drawing better fulfills the evaluation criteria without seeing animations, interactivity, or SVG code.

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