Which software and tools are used in this workshop?

The workshop uses Midjourney for AI-driven concept visualization, Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper for parametric modeling, and Arduino IDE to structure simulated bio-signal workflows.

What exactly is covered in the curriculum?

The program moves from a theoretical introduction to Neural Vernacular through speculative visualization in Midjourney, a parametric modeling tutorial in Rhino and Grasshopper, and workflow mapping for simulated biological signals, ending with a review and future outlook session.

Do I need physical lab hardware or sensors to attend?

No. The workshop uses mathematically simulated bio-signal workflows within Grasshopper, so you build a practical foundation in responsive, bio-integrated design without needing any physical lab equipment.

What will I produce by the end of the workshop?

A set of speculative, parametric design concepts that translate simulated biological signals into material, wearable, or architectural geometry, developed across the full workflow from AI-driven ideation to algorithmic form-finding.

Upcoming19 days left to enrollOct 3, 2026Saturday13:00 - 18:00 (GMT)5 HoursBeginner

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Neural Vernacular: Bio-Responsive Design

Name: Neural Vernacular: Bio-Responsive Design
Price: 35.00 EUR
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Neural Vernacular: Bio-Responsive Design is a workshop that teaches designers to explore AI-driven, bio-integrated design through parametric modeling and simulated biological signals. Students use Midjourney for speculative visualization, then translate concepts into algorithmic geometry in Rhino and Grasshopper, using Arduino and simulated bio-signal workflows to drive dynamic parametric parameters without requiring physical lab hardware. The workshop is Beginner level and results in a set of speculative, bio-responsive parametric designs.

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October 2026 · 1 live day, highlighted below

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As emerging technologies blur the boundaries between biology, computation, and spatial design, designers must move beyond static forms toward responsive, living systems. This workshop investigates the novel concept of ‘Neural Vernacular’, a speculative design approach where biological signals (instead of raw earth) directly inform material, wearable, and architectural logic.

To bridge rapid conceptualization with computational design, we pair generative AI with parametric modeling. Midjourney serves as an ideation tool, allowing students to quickly imagine and iterate complex, speculative visuals without the technical limitations. We then transition into Rhino 3D and Grasshopper to ground those visions into precise, algorithmic geometries.

By integrating Arduino and simulated bio-signal workflows, students learn how physiological data translates into dynamic parametric parameters, giving them a practical foundation in responsive, bio-integrated design without requiring physical lab hardware.

Utilise AI image generators to visualise complex design concepts.
Translate speculative biological concepts into parametric geometries.
Mathematically simulate neural signals within the Grasshopper environment.
Explore responsive design workflows driven by simulated biological data.

This workshop will encompass an exciting focus on speculative design. Attendees will explore the theoretical foundations of the concept of neural vernacular, examine sensor technology and biological signal translation, and apply parametric design logic to generate complex geometries. It also integrates visual speculation and provides critical takeaways on future technological outlooks.

Following a brief theoretical introduction, we will jump into speculative visualization leveraging AI image generation tools such as Midjourney to establish a conceptual vision and aesthetic direction. The parametric form-finding workflow will then allow us to translate these ideas into speculative geometries using Rhino and Grasshopper.

Finally, the simulation and computational integration portion of the workshop will take mathematically simulated internal biological signals to drive responsive, parametric parameters within the digital models. After that, we will look at the next steps of how students could potentially prototype and fabricate their designs with methods like 3D printing technology.

Program:

Introduction and theoretical framework on Neural Vernacular.
Speculative visualization using Midjourney to develop conceptual vision.
Parametric modeling tutorial in Rhino and Grasshopper.
Workflow mapping for simulated biological signals.
Review, Q&A, and future outlook.

5 Hours

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Abdulalim U-K (Aikin Karr)

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Aikin Karr is a pseudonym used by AbdulAlim U-K, a UK-based 24-year-old Nigerian architectural designer and entrepreneur; his name pays homage to his ethnic heritage as he redefines Sudano-Sahelian architectural design aesthetics and principles in tandem with cutting-edge technology. With a unique focus on the evolution of vernacular architecture, he leverages artificial intelligence to explore contemporary and futuristic forms of traditional architecture that are culturally and environmentally bound to the Sahel region. AbdulAlim coins Regional Tectonics in this design process, which he uses to create captivating urban layouts, facades, and industrial designs for a global audience. In addition, AbdulAlim studied architecture and environmental design at the University of Westminster in London, has 2+ years’ experience working in a design-build firm in Nigeria, co-founded an award-winning startup with the aim of alleviating urban crime supported by the National Space Research & Development Agency of Nigeria, and is currently studying towards a master’s degree in computer science at Cardiff University in Wales with a focus in artificial intelligence. It’s the role in the built environment and in the enterprise.

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