Organic Vase

Parametric Design
Design workshop
This project is the result of a one-day workshop as part of my master's curriculum. The goal of the workshop was to become familiar with parametric design in the Grasshopper software through applying it to a vase design. My objective was to make a 3D-printable vase that is inspired by the organic growth of coral.
My contributions

During this workshop, I accomplished the following tasks:

  • Building and fine-tuning the Grasshopper script
  • Adjusting the 3D model
  • Making the product renders
  • Preparing the 3D-printable file
The first step in the design was to create a 2D circle, that could mimic the typical organic growth pattern of coral, by using various mathmatical algorithms and variables. This growth was stopped when a beautiful pattern was created, that was subsequently saved as a curve. Then this curve was duplicated upwards and scaled and rotated in steps. This was done with sliders, to adjust the size and curvature of the vase manually and see the results in real-time. This step ensured that it gave the organic swirl as the curves were lofted to a complete surface area.
Project process
IDE Academy: Conceptual Design with Grasshopper
Nov 2022

Story

My design process involved multiple iterations and the careful consideration of wall thickness. This preparation ensures that the design is ready for 3D printing, effectively transitioning it from a surface representation to a solid volume. To bring my creations to life visually, I utilize Blender to render and visualize the final product. Additionally, to represent the 3D printing production method, I assigned a layered texture to resemble the end product as closely as possible. The end result was a stunning vase that perfectly captured the essence of coral growth. The workshop was a great introduction to the world of parametric design and the endless possibilities it offers.

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