merging parametric logic with physical warmth
How can digital rules code a physical, tactile object? This project explores the intersection of computational design and material reality. Using Grasshopper, a parametric framework was developed to generate complex, fluid geometries from a simple circular base. By systematically shifting constraints within the code, a wide matrix of visual variations was explored to test the aesthetic and structural boundaries of the digital system.
To bridge the gap between software and space, several iterations were 3D-printed using a translucent, caramel-colored PETG filament. This allowed for real-world testing of how the algorithmic layer lines interact with light. One standout iteration was selected, scaled up, and paired with a minimalist, custom-designed base. The final table lamp beautifully balances the precise, playful complexity of parametric design with a warm, soothing ambient light.
year:2025, BA6
type: Parametric Product Design / Lighting
materials: Translucent Caramel PETG (3D Print), Electronic Components
software: Rhino, Grasshopper
research & design: Vanessa Pelger