Computational Couture#

November 3rd, 2020

Aldo Sollazzo

Brief#

Disciplines as programming and electronics become highly interconnected, blurring old boundaries and merging different fields of knowledge. Fashion has been already affected by this radical change. Therefore, clothes, shoes and other accessories can now incorporate elements of hardware and software, generating a peculiar mix between fashion and computation that is incredibly fertile and inspiring. Data becomes Beauty, Interaction becomes Emotion. As a result, a new aesthetic is emerging.

In this class participants will explore computational design methods towards a new reinterpretation of cloths, garments and accessories for fashion design, inspired by a new digital design methodology.

Requirements#

This class requires basic knowledge of Rhinoceros, Grasshopper. Participants should bring their own laptop with a pre-installed software. The software package needed has no additional cost for the participant (Rhino can be downloaded as evaluation version, Grasshopper and plugins are free). These softwares are subject to frequent updates, so a download link to the version used in the workshop will be sent to the participants a few days before the workshop.

Libraries for Grasshopper3D#

Flexhopper
Bifocals
Bowerbird
Chromodoris
Kangaroo
Anemone
Weaverbird
Cocoon
Marching Cubes
Mesh Edit
Mesh+
Mesh tools
Lunchbox
VR-Edge
Mesh analysis

Software#

Rhinoceros3d
Grasshopper3d

Assignment#

Document the concept, sketches, references also to artistic and scientific publications
Design a parametric model using Grasshopper3D and uploadthe rhino file + grasshopper files.
Learn how to use 3D printing techniques to print the 3D model in/on the chosen materials.
Document the workflow for exporting your file and preparing the machine and gcode to be 3D printed
Upload your stl file with pictures at : https://oscircularfashion.com
Submit some of your swatches to the analog material library of your lab. (20cm *20cm aprox)

How will it be evaluated#

References : tutorial , links, inspiration
Design : sketch , 3D modeling skills, Parametric modeling skills
Fabrication : Capable of executing from file to production workflow, from 3D modelling to 3D printing , parameters, materials
Documentation : Anyone can go through the process and understand
Final outcome : Is the project assembled, functioning and complete
Originality - Aesthetics : Has the design been thought through and elaborated