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Computational Design








Computational Modeling & Simulation





Digital Fabrication












Electronics & Prototyping


Materials & Processes


Supporting Skills

a list of computational design and digital fabrication skills

Programming & Scripting
 Python (general scripting, rhino modeling)
Parametric & Algorithmic Design
 Rhino + Grasshopper
 Grasshopper plug-ins:
o Galapagos / Wallacei (evolutionary optimization)
o Ladybug / Honeybee (environmental simulation)
o Lunchbox, Human, Weaverbird (geometry manipulation)

 Structural simulation (Karamba3D)
 CFD basics (Butterfly, Autodesk CFD)
 Agent-based modeling (e.g., Boids, Swarm intelligence in Grasshopper)
Visualization & Interactivity
 Unity

3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
 FDM 3D printing (e.g., Ultimaker, Creality, Raise3D)
 SLA/DLP resin printing
 Robotic/large-scale 3D printing (cement, clay, biocomposites)
 Slicer software (Cura, Grasshopper-based slicers)
Subtractive Manufacturing
 CNC milling (3-axis, 5-axis machining)
 Laser cutting & engraving
Robotics & Automation
 Industrial robotic arms (KUKA, ABB, UR)
 End effector design and customization
 Motion planning and toolpath generation

 Arduino / Raspberry Pi
 Sensors & actuators integration

 Digital fabrication with plywood, timber, metal, composites, and bio-based materials
 Hybrid workflows (3D printing + milling + manual finishing)

 CAD/BIM platforms: Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit
 Workflow automation & pipeline integration