Generatieve designsoftware zal ontwerpers “superkrachten” geven

Generative design tools that produce optimum forms for products and buildings without human intervention are set to transform both the physical world and the role of the designer, according to software experts. The digital design method relies on cloud computing to create a multitude options based on a set of fixed parameters. It often produces fluid, lattice-like forms, as the software imitates the way nature creates the most efficient structures possible. The designer's role The software can automatically make aircrafts lighter, buildings stronger and trainers more comfortable – with the designer acting as a "curator", rather than making all the decisions. The emerging technology uses algorithms to generate every possible permutation of a design solution. The designer simply enters a set of parameters and then chooses the best outcome generated by the software. Generative vs. Parametric design Generative design is similar to parametric design, which involves the user gradually tweaking spatial parameters until a desired form is reached. But with generative design the parameters are fixed, and the computer quickly builds all the possible solutions for the user to choose from – learning their preferences as it does so. Applications Architects and designers can specify their desired result – a chair, a floor plan or a facade pattern – along with parameters like materials, manufacturing methods, and cost constraints. Many designers are experimenting with generative design to produce new forms and improve existing products. Check
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