advanced research
This page contains research and experimental projects that I have developed in my own work, either working towards a larger project, learning, or purely curiosity. They may be incomplete, works in progress, or abandoned.
wind-shaped midsole
utilizing a wind modeling algorithm for creating additive-ready midsole geometry
Personal R&D Project exploring the use of nature-based algorithmic design for the creation of novel geometry in footwear. Dynamic simulations can provide a wide swath of potential static geometry outputs, while also creating visually appealing forms of design exploration.
The modeling algorithm is originally created by Koichi Onoue and Tomoyuki Nishita at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo.
Houdini implementation is adapted from Junichiro Horikawa.
Image references are by photographer Kevin Krautgartner.
wind dune modeling algorithm
photo reference imagery by kevin krautgartner
water-tight mesh geometry
text-2-lattice
leveraging the integration of proceduralism and generative models for rapid lattice geometry creation
This project integrates the use of Generative AI with procedural modeling and automation using Houdini to generate additive-ready lattice geometry. Depth masks were extracted from generated images and then a custom procedural algorithm was utilized to create an adaptable 3D geometry system. This process is automatable using PDGs to generate a multitude of variations.
prompt: "a dynamic, repeating, organic lattice structure"
generative image output
tileable square geometry swatch
morphed lattice structure render
lerp geometry
utilizing linear interpolation for dynamic geometry creation
Personal R&D Project exploring linear interpolation on point grid systems for geometry creation. I built out a series of tools in the form of Houdini Digital Assets for use in leveraging interpolation for a variety of cases. Interpolation can be used for size grading, human scan data processes, automation, and various other instances.
Procedural cmf design in houdini
utilizing linear interpolation for dynamic geometry creation
Personal R&D Project exploring the use of procedural modeling in the context of more traditional CMF design. Generating a few different types of surface patterns and rendering with procedurally driven materials to explore CMF design iterations.
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