Research
POLYMATH
A person whose expertise spans a significant number of subject areas,
known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.
"Any man who bears the ability of a polymath shall not be interfered by specialty,
he needs discipline to manage his behaviors and nurture his creativity "
We will always learn new things, have a look at our explorations.
Summary:
Visualizing electro-magnetic toroidal fields
Date:
February 2023
Description:
If I can design it, I can understand it. Electro-magnetic toroidal fields are a mystery for me and I've always been fascinated by its physics. By modelling and programming these animations in Rhino Grasshopper I'm learning to understand how these behave and how to make use of these in the design processes of a project.
Summary:
Procedural design in Rhino Grasshopper
Date:
June 2018
Description:
In order to achieve more complex 3D designs, automate repetitive design work and push the boundaries of defining form in 3D software I've taken the time to incorporate visual programming into my workflow.
Once the switch from intuitive draftsmanship to programming was made a huge set of design possibilities opened up.
Summary:
Beehive design and fundamentals of beekeeping
Date:
May 2018
Summary:
Large dataset visualization with Excel, Grasshopper en 3D modeling
Date:
March 2020
Description:
Large projects generate large datasets. Parts lists, calculations, structures, inputs and outputs, planning, these are all organizational tools that ensure proper overview of each project. Most people intuitively understand visual information better than lists of numbers and texts. This is why data visualization is a essential communication tool for us.
Description:
Mycelium is the root network of mushrooms. These can break down all sorts of organic and inorganic matter and consume this as food. Miles of microscopic strands excrete metabolites that digest the external environment. By teaming up with this omnipresent organism I can turn waste products into food and materials to build things with.
MYCOLOGY
Summary:
Growing food and materials from garden waste
Date:
August 2018
Description:
Since 2011 I've been following the trends and developments of 3D printing. Making use of this technique in rapid prototyping, sandcasting, concept design and experimentation. 3D Printing still has its limits but it has proven to be a very convenient tool transferring designs from the digital into reality.
3D PRINTING
Summary:
Following the adoption of rapid prototyping with additive manufacturing
Date:
2012 till Present
Description:
The cost of CAD/CAM manufacturing has gone down since more companies have automated their data processing into online portals and other companies specialize in CNC cutting services. As a designer you can easily access and make use of these production methods online.
CAD/CAM MANUFACTURING
Summary:
Utilizing CNC and LASER Cutting to automate production.
Date:
August 2019
Summary:
Live in nature, learn from nature
Date:
April 2017
Description:
I started learning 3D rendering in order to visualize interior and product design projects for my clients. When I first rendered these old renders I was amazed how realistic they looked compared to hand drawn sketches and screenshots from software. 3D rendering has gotten to an entire new level and visualization as never been more tangible as it is today.
3D RENDERING
Summary:
Using render engines to visualize concepts
Date:
April 2017
Summary:
Studying metal shaping techniques for coachbuilding
Date:
April 2020
Summary:
Adopting high-resolution 3D scanning
Date:
April 2022
Description:
Imagine having an entire team of concept artists at your disposal. Now you are the art director and can explore ideas and concepts with astonishing momentum. AI tools like Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, CrAIon and more enable everyone to rapidly visualize conceptual ideas and iterate on those visualizations to express and communicate their ideas faster and better.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Summary:
Visualizing new concepts with AI tools
Date:
January 2023
Description:
We think in images, symbols communicate a multitude of meaning in one single gesture. A design without a meaning is like art without a soul. It does not solve a problem and it does not fulfill a function. The beholder projects an interpretation on the perceived symbol. Therefore the meaning of a symbol is only limited by the knowledge and experiences of the perceiver and the culture they live in.
SYMBOLISM
Summary:
Incorporating layers of meaning into design
Date:
January 2018
MORE RESEARCH
Summary:
Research chapters we'll add in the near future