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Computational Mindset: Foundations for Innovation in Design

Name: Computational Mindset: Foundations for Innovation in Design
Price: 93.50 EUR

"Computational Mindset: Foundations for Innovation in Design" teaches how to apply computational design principles using Grasshopper to solve complex design problems efficiently.

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Date:

Feb 15, 16, 2025

Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Language:

English

Certificate:

Yes

Registration:

€93.50

Tutor:

Jak Drinnan

Members:

79.48 EUR (27.75%) discount

Recordings:

Available Indefinitely

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Introduction of the workshop:

In order to master the tools of Computational Design - you need to change how you think as a designer fundamentally. Using Grasshopper as your tool, your medium, you must first realize that you aren’t 3D modeling anymore; you’re creating systems. And…from a systemic perspective, seemingly unrelated designs can follow the same build logic and the exact same approach. In this workshop, we will explore the principles, logic, rules, and methodologies that you can repeatedly use to solve problems and design anything you can imagine in Grasshopper. Learn these foundations and unlock design abilities in Grasshopper you didn't know you already had.

What You’ll Learn?

The key elements we build within Grasshopper, and the importance of a numerical basis for all parametric design.

Guidelines to structure your scripts efficiently - from simple to complex.

A deeper understanding of the topology of curves and surfaces.

Storyboard Sketching and Reverse Engineering methodologies.

How to keep your scripts, your thinking and your approach efficient and organized.

Computational Mindset: Foundations for Innovation in Design

Methodology:

Arming you with proven methodologies and the right mindset - this workshop will simultaneously develop your knowledge of Grasshopper and your Computational Thinking skills. By focusing on a handful of key principles, we will learn to apply this knowledge by planning and creating two complex design projects in Grasshopper. The approach we will practice can be used as a blueprint, a repeatable methodology to tackle any design problem you can imagine in Grasshopper more confidently in the future. These methods apply to all scales and typologies of design. We will work at an Architectural scale, but the principles can be applied to whatever design field you work in: Interior, Furniture, Jewelry, Product Design, etc. Working individually throughout this workshop, participants will first get up to speed with some key principles of Grasshopper and Rhino geometry through live presentations and demonstrations. We will then review and practice storyboard sketching and reverse engineering methodologies in order to define a repeatable approach that we can use every time we create a new project in Grasshopper. Finally, applying all we have learned, we will design, plan, and create two complex design projects in Grasshopper, practicing and showcasing all the concepts and methodologies we have encountered.

What You’ll Use?

Grasshopper 3D

Rhinoceros 3D

Highlights:

Knowledge Requirements:

Students will also need physical sketching equipment—an iPad or tablet or a physical sketchbook with tracing paper and a variety of pens in different colors—in addition to access to Rhino and Grasshopper. True creation should be messy!

Content

Introduction + PAACADEMY Updates (09:10)

Introduction + PAACADEMY Updates

Computational Design Fundamentals (24:07)

Computational design, structure, interactive learning.

This session focuses on introducing computational design fundamentals, structured learning methodologies, and interactive collaboration using Miro.

Grasshopper in Computational Design (47:52)

Grasshopper fundamentals adjusting geometry & parameters

This session focuses on understanding the fundamental numerical and geometric building blocks in Grasshopper, exploring number systems, domains, and structured parametric logic through interactive exercises.

Parametric Grid Analysis (44:36)

Grasshopper grids, randomness, parametric transformations

This session focuses on identifying and analyzing number systems within architectural patterns, exploring structured randomness, grid logic, and parametric transformations using Grasshopper.

Geometry Manipulation in Grasshopper (44:18)

Grasshopper, reparameterization & numerical systems

This session focuses on understanding geometry normalization in Grasshopper, emphasizing reparameterization and numerical systems to manipulate curves and surfaces for scalable design efficiently.

Breaking Parametric Complexity (53:42)

Scaling parametric complexity through scripting

This session focuses on building and breaking complexity in parametric design using number systems and scripting logic.

Parametric Design Principles (37:56)

Reverse engineering parametric workflows

This session explored computational design principles, focusing on reverse engineering, number systems, complexity management, and best practices in Grasshopper to optimize parametric workflows.

Parametric Design Thinking (37:24)

Structured parametric problem-solving techniques

This session explored structured approaches to parametric design, emphasizing repetition, modularity, and strategic problem-solving in Grasshopper.

Parametric Roof Design Workflow (47:51)

Structured parametric workflow with Grasshopper scripting

This session covered structured Grasshopper scripting for parametric roof design, including symmetry setup, curve generation, and tangent-controlled edge formation.

Optimizing Parametric Surfaces (57:56)

Grasshopper workflow, structured surfacing optimization

This session focused on refining Grasshopper scripts by cleaning up network surfaces, structuring edge curves, and using best practices for organization and efficiency, ensuring robust parametric control.

Paneling and Optimization Workflow (32:31)

Optimizing paneling workflows with adaptable control

This session focused on implementing paneling techniques in Grasshopper, optimizing workflows with network surfaces, structured data trees, and best practices for efficient organization and adaptability in computational design.

Instructors

Jak Drinnan

Biography

Jak is an Architect and Computational Designer based in Bangkok and the founder of Tekne Lab, a global consultancy delivering high-tech, design-driven solutions for complex architectural challenges. Known for his expertise in computational design, over the last decade of his career, Jak has crafted workflows and projects that push the boundaries of modern design. Formerly an Associate Architect with Foster and Partners, Jak has shaped iconic projects like Apple Global Flagship Stores, seamlessly bridging architecture and fabrication, innovation, and craft. Through Tekne Learn, he empowers all kinds of designers with transformative Grasshopper skills, offering programs tailored for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

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arq.lopezgerardo 2025-02-18 17:59:12

As a beginner, I felt stuck on how to start designing in Grasshopper. However, after this workshop, I gained a new perspective on understanding the algorithmic system by incorporating real references.

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Duration:	8 Hours
Date:	Feb 15, 16, 2025
Instructor:	Jak Drinnan
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Language:	English
Certificate:	Yes, Learn more
Digital Members:	79.48 EUR