Made by Human
Made by Human is an open-source project that provides a set of free, easy-to-use SVG badges to signal human involvement in creative work, especially in an era increasingly dominated by AI-generated content. The project promotes a positive philosophy: rather than rejecting AI, it honors the intention, judgment, and personal touch that humans bring to every creative project, whether created entirely by hand or in collaboration with AI tools. The core offering consists of four distinct badges—'Made by Human', 'Co-created with AI', 'Crafted by Human', and 'Human in the Loop'—each representing a different nuance in how humans and machines work together. The badges can be used on websites, GitHub repositories, products, music, apps, and art projects by simply copying an HTML or Markdown embed code. The project website provides clear instructions, including code snippets for README files and web pages, and a blog with guides on integrating the badges into modern web frameworks like Next.js and React. The movement is community-driven: the GitHub repository welcomes contributions of new badges, designs, text, or code, aiming to celebrate the human element in every creative process. The underlying goal is to build trust and transparency by giving creators a simple, visual way to communicate the authentic human effort behind their work, offering a constructive alternative to negative or exclusionary labeling systems.
- Category
- Open Source
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
In the age of AI-generated content, consumers and collaborators often struggle to understand the origin and the degree of human involvement behind creative works. This uncertainty can erode trust and undervalue genuine human craftsmanship. Made by Human solves this problem by providing a transparent, voluntary labeling system that clearly communicates the nature of human contribution. It allows creators to proudly assert their human touch, distinguishing handcrafted work from fully automated outputs and building confidence without resorting to anti-AI rhetoric.
Use cases
- A musician releases an album co-created with AI composition tools and embeds the 'Co-created with AI' badge on their Bandcamp page to be upfront with fans.
- A software developer adds the 'Made by Human' badge to their GitHub repository's README to signal that the codebase is human-led, even if it uses AI-generated snippets.
- An Etsy seller of handmade ceramics uses the 'Crafted by Human' badge on their shop header to reassure buyers that every piece is made by hand.
- A tech blogger curates articles with AI-assisted research and editing, and places the 'Human in the Loop' badge at the end of each post to indicate human oversight.
- An indie game studio displays the 'Made by Human' badge on their game's website to highlight that core game design and narrative were crafted by humans, despite using AI for some assets.
- A photographer includes the 'Crafted by Human' badge in their portfolio to emphasize that all editing and curation is done manually, not by automated filters.
Audience
- Content Creators
- Developers
- Designers
- Business Users
Pros
- Free and open source, lowering adoption barriers.
- Simple to integrate with just a copy-paste of HTML or Markdown code.
- Positive, inclusive philosophy that celebrates human creativity without demonizing AI.
- Multiple badge types cover a spectrum of human-AI collaboration scenarios.
- Community-contributable, allowing expansion and customization.
Cons
- Relies on self-attestation without verification, potentially undermining trust if misused.
- Limited badge selection (four types) out of the box, though the community can add more.
- No built-in analytics or dynamic features; it is purely a static visual indicator.
Official website: https://madebyhuman.iamjarl.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/made-by-human