{"id":12162,"date":"2024-09-24T22:58:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handandmachine.org\/classes\/computational_fabrication\/?p=12162"},"modified":"2024-09-24T22:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:59:02","slug":"parametric-vessels-nathaniel-filer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handandmachine.org\/classes\/computational_fabrication\/2024\/09\/24\/parametric-vessels-nathaniel-filer\/","title":{"rendered":"Parametric Vessels – Nathaniel Filer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My Design Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For my vases, I wanted to use sine functions, and I wanted to create a vase design that used boolean difference to create patterns on the surface. I had a thought about using a sine function both to vary the radius around the vase, as well as up the side of the vase. Creating parameters to vary the frequency and amplitude both around and up the side of the vase led to some really interesting designs! I also created parameters to vary base radius, height, shift (to adjust where the sine pattern starts), and vertical resolution (to specify how frequently curves are calculated on the z-axis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I ended up using a similar strategy to what we went over in class: create a number of curves for both the inner wall and the outer wall of the vase, add a loft surface around both sets of curves, join and cap both the inside and outside of the vase, then take the boolean difference to hollow out the inside. However, I also created a second vase-wall-type shape (with different parameters), and then subtracted it from the first to add designs on the outside of the vase. I had to be careful not to subtract too much from the original vase wall or it would be thinner than 1.5 mm. To ensure that wouldn’t happen, I made the radius of the outer shape the radius of the inner shape + sum of the amplitudes of the sine waves on both shapes. This made sure it would never “take too big of a bite” out of the vase wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also had a little trouble making the base of the vase. I didn’t want the base to be merely a big circle on the bottom\u2014I wanted it to be the same shape as the vase wall. I tried to make it a circle just big enough to fill the inside, but not so big that it stuck out on the outside of the vase, but with some combinations of parameters this was impossible. So I ended up creating a third set of curves the same shape as the outside and inside of the vase wall, but with a radius half-way between. I then lofted just the bottom few curves so the base was at least 1.5 mm thick, and merged it with the vase wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing I found interesting was that with the (oftentimes unnecessary) complexity of my python code, it took a while to update the preview every time I changed a parameter. To deal with this, I commented out most of the code and merely previewed the inner walls of both shapes, then once I had the parameters I liked, I would un-comment-out the code and preview the whole thing. This worked pretty well, but it was still annoying to go back and forth so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully my slicing and printing process went smoothly! But that was partially because I chose designs that wouldn’t be difficult to print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reflections on Parametric Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I really enjoyed the parametric design process. I love that I can set up an interesting formula, create parameters, and then discover interesting combinations by trial and error. I love that if a specific idea occurs to me along the way, I can go back and edit the formula! It helps make the design process easier, because I can come up with an idea for a framework and not have to completely envision all the details ahead of time, but instead experiment within the framework once I make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Note On Creative Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because a big part of parametric design is about trial and error, it does feel like the design process is slightly less “hands-on”. This, however, is my personal favorite form of creativity. I love engaging in creativity as an adventure, where I make decisions but also just go along with the flow of things happening around me. I enjoy letting myself be swayed by observations I make as I go. It’s like building a world first and then letting the characters write themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Grasshopper Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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