Generative design
Subtitle: visualize, program, and create with processing
By: Hartmut Bohnacker, Benedikt Gross, Julia Laub ; editor, Claudius Lazzeroni ; translated by Marie Frohling
Contributors: Gross, Benedikt, 1980-; Laub, Julia, 1980-; Lazzeroni, Claudius
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9781616890773
Subjects: Graphic arts; Computer art; Generative programming (Computer science); Computer drawing; Data processing
Work titles: Generative Gestaltung
Description: Generative design is a revolutionary new method of creating artwork, models and animations from sets of rules, or algorithms. By using accessible programming languages such as Processing, artists and designers are producing extravagant, crystalline structures that can from the basis of anything from patterned textiles and typography to lighting, scientific diagrams, sculptures, film and even fantastical buildings. Opening with a gallery of thirty five illustrated case studies, Generative Design takes users through specific, practical instructions on how to create their own visual experiments by combining simple to use programming codes with basic design principles. A detailed handbook of advanced strategies provides visual artists with all the tools to achieve proficiency. Generative Design is both a source book of inspirational examples of generative design and guidebook on programming with Processing for designers. It covers the foundations of programming, includes important programming codes and showcases projects by leading international practitioners.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.