generative design

Printing Code – Ice Cream Cone

December 18, 2013 by michellechandra in Generative Design, Processing

I really wanted to take Printing Code next semester, but many other ITP-ers also really wanted to take Printing Code (generative design/graphic design course focused on Processing). Luckily, Rune Madsen who teachers the course has all the lectures, code and readings on his website. Very convenient for my Winter Break.

Below is my response to the first homework assignment for Week One: “You can only use black (0) and white (255). You are only allowed to use triangle(), rect() and ellipse() once each, and no other drawing functions are allowed (no beginShape or images). Bring to class a design of an ice cream cone. Yes, and ice cream cone.”

And my code: → Read more

Generative Design Inspiration

December 18, 2013 by michellechandra in Processing

After browsing “Generative Design” by Hartmut Bohnacker, I realized most of the graphic design I really like is generative design. Luckily, this book removes some of the mystery on how to create generative design work.

Some of the more inspiring examples of Generative Design:

10,000 Digital Paintings by FIELD (2011)

10.000 prints comprising different views of a sculpture. Not entirely sure how the paintings were generated, but love the resulting colorful landscapes. → Read more

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