Название: Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide
Автор: Arash Soleimani
Издательство: Routledge
Год: 2026
Страниц: 256
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 65.0 MB

Computing is revolutionizing the creative process, transforming how designers approach ideation, prototyping, fabrication, communication, and representation. Yet many lack the foundational knowledge needed to fully harness its potential. Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide bridges this gap, offering a comprehensive, step-by-step exploration of algorithmic practices applicable across diverse design fields.

This guide begins with foundational theories, illuminating the role of mathematics and computational logic in design thinking. It progresses to practical techniques for creating parametric 2D and 3D geometries, grid systems, patterns, forms, and fonts. The book culminates in real-world case designs, showcasing diverse applications of generative algorithms across urban design, architecture, graphic design, typography, fashion, and more. Unlike software-specific guides, this book emphasizes process and adaptability, teaching readers to think algorithmically and develop skills transferable to any programming platform.

One of the most important tools in algorithmic design is scripting, which allows designers to write code that generates design solutions. Scripting languages such as Python, RhinoScript, and Grasshopper have become essential tools for designers who want to explore the possibilities of algorithmic design. Scripting allows designers to define a set of rules or constraints that the algorithm must follow. For example, a designer might write a script that generates a series of parametric shapes based on a set of input variables. These variables could include factors such as the size of the space, the amount of sunlight, or the structural loads. The algorithm then generates multiple design solutions based on these inputs, allowing the designer to explore a wide range of possibilities.

One of the key advantages of scripting is that it allows designers to automate repetitive tasks. In traditional design processes, designers often spend hours manually adjusting shapes, materials, and dimensions. With scripting, these tasks can be automated, freeing up the designer to focus on more creative aspects of the project. For example, a script could automatically generate multiple versions of a façade design, each optimized for different environmental conditions.

Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or enthusiast, this book empowers you to future-proof your design practice and unlock the creative potential of computation.