education & Courses
You need it, we teach it
Some topics that we can ( and have) covered include but are not limited to the following:
- Parametric Design
- Generative Design*
- Algorithmic Design
- Design Space exploration and prototyping
- Optimization Strategies
- Data driven Design
- Interactive Design
- Computational Design Thinking
- AI+Architecture
- AI+Product Design
- Digital manufacturing workflows, (inc Robotic)
- Geometric Wizardry
We like to experiment
Our team will design a bespoke course in computational design thinking for various design fields to fit your teams’ requirements. Our main fields are Architecture, Structural Engineering, Material, and Industrial Design. We are always looking for opportunities to dive into new design territories, so feel free to contact us, be it Fashion, Furniture or Virtual Space.
Linked with academia
Our team has experience in teaching Industrial designers, Master students in Architecture and Urban design studies at Aalto University. We believe in research-based design solutions and find a strong collaboration with academic circles to be fruitful grounds for exploration and knowledge growth.
Linked with academia
Our team has experience in teaching Industrial designers, Master students in Architecture and Urban design studies at Aalto University. We believe in research-based design solutions and find a strong collaboration with academic circles to be fruitful grounds for exploration and knowledge growth.
Some of our courses
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Grasshopper Essentials
What is this? So many Wires?
10h introduction course
covers the basics of Grasshopper data and geometry manipulation.
10h introduction course
covers the basics of Grasshopper data and geometry manipulation.
Main topics covered in the course:
Introduction to Grasshopper Introduction to UI and basic navigation of components. Creating simple geometry.
Parameters and Data Trees
Manipulation and organization of data in Grasshopper using data trees, lists, and other data manipulation tools.
Algorithmic Design
Use of algorithmic design principles and mathematical functions to generate complex patterns and forms.
Advanced Topics in Grasshopper
Working with curves and surfaces, using data matching and culling tools.
Manipulation and organization of data in Grasshopper using data trees, lists, and other data manipulation tools.
Use of algorithmic design principles and mathematical functions to generate complex patterns and forms.
Working with curves and surfaces, using data matching and culling tools.
Grasshopper
Basics
What is this? So many Wires?
30h intensive introduction course
covers the basics of Grasshopper data and geometry manipulation
30h intensive introduction course
covers the basics of Grasshopper data and geometry manipulation
Main topics covered in the course:
Introduction to Grasshopper Introduction to UI and basic navigation of components. Creating simple geometry.
Parameters and Data Trees
Manipulation and organization of data in Grasshopper using data trees, lists, and other data manipulation tools.
Algorithmic Design
Use of algorithmic design principles and mathematical functions to generate complex patterns and forms.
Advanced Topics in Grasshopper
Working with curves and surfaces, using data matching and culling tools.
Manipulation and organization of data in Grasshopper using data trees, lists, and other data manipulation tools.
Use of algorithmic design principles and mathematical functions to generate complex patterns and forms.
Working with curves and surfaces, using data matching and culling tools.
Grasshopper Intermediate
Better, Faster, Stronger
30h intensive intermediate course
covers basics in design optimization, data analysis, and simulation tools.
30h intensive intermediate course
covers basics in design optimization, data analysis, and simulation tools.
Main topics covered by the course:
Logic and Data Flow in Grasshopper
creating and manipulating geometry intro.
Advanced Geometry Creation
using advanced geometry creation tools, incorporating external data sources, parametric design best practices
Optimization and Analysis
physics and simulation tools, analysis and visualization of data, understanding and utilizing optimization algorithms
Integration with Other Software
benefits and limitations, exporting geometry from Grasshopper for use in other software, integration with BIM software
using advanced geometry creation tools, incorporating external data sources, parametric design best practices
physics and simulation tools, analysis and visualization of data, understanding and utilizing optimization algorithms
benefits and limitations, exporting geometry from Grasshopper for use in other software, integration with BIM software
Grasshopper Advanced
I'm bored. What else can I do? .
30h advanced course
covers basics of Rhino Common, Hops, Grasshopper Player, and RhinoCompute.
30h advanced course
covers basics of Rhino Common, Hops, Grasshopper Player, and RhinoCompute.
Main topics covered by the course:
Basics of Hops and RhinoCompute
building a Hops project and custom C# component, overview of Grasshopper Player.
Using Grasshopper Player
running Hops projects on the cloud with Rhino Compute, creating custom Rhino Compute instances.
Advanced Hops topics and Rhino3dm
debugging, profiling, and testing Hops projects, building custom Hops user interfaces with WPF.
Best Practices and Workflows
best practices for integrating Hops, Rhino Compute, and Grasshopper Player into workflows
building a Hops project and custom C# component, overview of Grasshopper Player.
running Hops projects on the cloud with Rhino Compute, creating custom Rhino Compute instances.
debugging, profiling, and testing Hops projects, building custom Hops user interfaces with WPF.
best practices for integrating Hops, Rhino Compute, and Grasshopper Player into workflows
computational design thinking
We believe that a fundamental paradigm shift in the way how thinking about design problems is essential to employ computation to augment the design process. We will get familiar with employing coding, algorithmic design, and visual coding to leverage the tools and technologies available to us.
Design workflows, feature scripts, mass prototyping, design feedback reporting, shop drawings, analysis dashboards; there is latent value that is discarded when design effort only yields a solution. Now more than ever this latent value when leveraged can completely tilt the table on productivity, design exploration, design feedback.
We believe that a fundamental paradigm shift in the way how thinking about design problems is essential to employ computation to augment the design process. We will get familiar with employing coding, algorithmic design, and visual coding to leverage the tools and technologies available to us.
We believe that a fundamental paradigm shift in the way how thinking about design problems is essential to employ computation to augment the design process. We will get familiar with employing coding, algorithmic design, and visual coding to leverage the tools and technologies available to us.
Custom software training
Interested in your employees learning a software, plugin or workflow that is not covered by our basic course package? Send us a message!
For architects, our tools can include advanced energy analysis, lighting simulation, and building information modelling (BIM) integration, giving you the ability to create detailed and accurate models that meet industry standards and regulations.
For industrial engineering, our tools can include advanced simulation and analysis for manufacturing processes and machinery design, allowing you to optimize your designs for maximum efficiency and performance.
For industrial engineering, our tools can include advanced simulation and analysis for manufacturing processes and machinery design, allowing you to optimize your designs for maximum efficiency and performance.