Generative design tools for novice designers: Issues for selection

The size matching and scaling method: a synthesis method for the design of mesoscale cellular structures

“…In the context of structural design methods, cellular design methods can be classified as 'computer-based generative design tools': automated tools that can aid in the design of complex structural systems. In his work, Chase (2005) mentions various generative tools, such as the programming language, Logo, and the design software, TopDown, that can facilitate the design of complex structures for novice designers and assist in teaching key foundational design concepts to new designers (Chase 2005). In their work, Shea et al (2005) introduce a 'performance-driven' generative design system: a tool that is aimed at creating designs that are spatially novel yet efficient through exploitation of current computing and manufacturing technologies (Shea et al 2005).…”

A generative design technique for exploring shape variations

“…Shape grammars are a generative method for creation of design alternatives by incorporating geometric logics/rules and have been utilized in different applications such as product design [30], architectural design [27], and embroidery design [31], etc. Despite being its usage for different application, shape grammars' usage is limited to the industry because of its computational complexity and difficulty in developing user interfaces [32]. L-systems are a variation of shape-grammars and has been used for different design problems such as com-plex city planning [33] and computer pattern design [34].…”

Proceso Generativo de Texturas Paramétricas Bioinspiradas: Modelo Metodológico de experimentación

“…El diseño generativo presenta diferentes características que lo convierten en una herramienta útil y práctica, entre ellas, que es un sistema que automatiza la etapa de búsqueda de morfológicas (Shea, Aish, & Gourtovaia, 2005;Singh, & Gu, 2012), permitiendo generar infinitas posibilidades de las formas iniciales a partir de la manipulación controlada de las variables (Szalapaj, 2014); permite una transición fácil a la manufactura digital; genera formas de alta complejidad que por otros medios serían muy difíciles de lograr diseñar, fabricar y comprender (McCormack, Dorin, & Innocent, 2004;Menges, 2005;Chase, 2005;Oxman, 2006); y además, en el mismo proceso emergen formas que aumentan el tamaño del repertorio morfológico de los diseñadores (Hopf, 2009). …”