Industrial & Product Design Archives - Page 2 of 4

A Sculptural Table for ETT’s Sala Demo

October 1, 2025

Architect Valentina Serando designed a sculptural glass and resin table for ETT’s Sala Demo in Genoa, using Rhino SubD to translate fluid, organic forms into a precise, manufacturable object. The result is a centerpiece that fuses technology, craft, and design in a dynamic dialogue with space and light.

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Thinking in Code: First-Year Towers from Ain Shams University

August 8, 2025

First-year architecture students at Ain Shams University utilized Grasshopper to design and fabricate parametric towers, learning to think like system designers from day one. The course emphasized algorithmic logic, data structures, and generative workflows to build not just models, but design intelligence.

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Astroid: A Parametric Ergonomic Mouse Built with Rhino

August 1, 2025

The Astroid 7000 is a parametric, ergonomic 3D mouse that revives the legacy of the original Spaceball using Rhino as a central tool for design, prototyping, and engineering. This case study highlights how digital modeling can transform legacy concepts into responsive tools for today’s designers.

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ShaperBay: A Browser-Based Platform for Custom Surfboard Design and Fabrication

July 9, 2025

ShaperBay is a browser-based platform that empowers users to design and export custom surfboards using parametric tools powered by Rhino and Grasshopper. Its standout Hollow Wood Structure (HWS) feature supports the fabrication of sustainable, high-performance wooden boards through laser-cut templates and intuitive digital workflows.

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Bio Corallo: A New Biomaterial for Digital Craft and Architecture

June 24, 2025

Bio Corallo is a lightweight, bio-based ceramic composite developed by Ana Bridgewater that merges digital craft with ecological material research. Made from porcelain and tapioca starch, the project explores how computational design and sustainable thinking can reshape the future of lighting, architecture, and modular fabrication.

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TV Head Guy: From Digital Sketch to Life-Sized Installation

June 17, 2025

Brooke Pennington’s TV Head Guy is a larger-than-life sculptural piece brought to life through a fusion of digital design, CNC fabrication, and character storytelling. Developed as an independent study, the 6-foot figure showcases Brooke’s skill in Rhino, RhinoCAM, ZBrush, and physical prototyping.

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Unroll, Design, Reroll: Creating Ceramic Textures with Rhino

June 9, 2025

Jenna Richards developed a custom ceramic texture roller using Rhino’s modeling tools and 3D printing, transforming precise digital patterns into tactile clay impressions. The project explores the challenges of wrapping geometry around cylindrical forms and refining prints for hands-on ceramic use.

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Reimagining Prosthetics: A Parametric Foot Cover

May 1, 2025

Franziska Hagenauer’s project transforms prosthetic design through a parametric foot cover that highlights, rather than hides, the underlying technology. Developed at Controlmad using Rhino and Grasshopper, the design merges biomimicry, digital fabrication, and personal expression.

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La Pendenta: A Community-Led Suspension Bridge Project in the Swiss Alps

April 28, 2025

La Pendenta is a slender suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps that blends digital precision with ecological sensitivity. Designed using Rhino and Grasshopper, it showcases how thoughtful engineering and community collaboration can shape resilient, elegant infrastructure.

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Pinko Takes Off: Parametric Retail Design at Rome Fiumicino Airport

April 24, 2025

At Rome Fiumicino Airport, Pinko’s new flagship store merges fashion and technology through a parametric design inspired by the brand’s signature patterns. Brought to life with robotic 3D printing using Rhino and Grasshopper, the space sets a new standard for sustainable, regulation-compliant retail architecture.

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