Master in Parametric Design, Autumn 20th Edition

A unique study program to introduce you to the world of computational design, the state-of-the-art field for product design, architecture, landscape, engineering, digital fabrication... through creating physical and digital parametric models using as main tools Grasshopper for Rhino and CNC machines and 3D printers.

The course is divided into two parts: 

• Part I, entirely online: Rhino, Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Karamba3D, Python, AI, visualization
• Part II, optional to take: Digital Fabrication (Onsite at Controlmad or online, as you wish)

You may choose multiple ways to take it:

• Full course onsite or remotely
• Part I online
• Hybrid: Part I online + Part II onsite.

Course details

• Language: English
• Part I: October 28, 2024–January 16, 2025 
• Part II:  January 20–February 13, 2025 
• Minimum number of students:  8

Early bird fees are available!

Webinar: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper

 

Innovative Parametric Modeling for Civil Engineers: MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper

Webinar: September 5, 2024

Session 1: Europe & Asia 9 am (BST/London)
Session 2: North & South America noon (EDT/New York)
Register here!

Join the MIDASIT team for an exciting webinar explicitly designed for civil engineers where MIDASIT will showcase the powerful integration of MIDAS CIVIL NX with Grasshopper. Discover how parametric modeling can transform your design workflow, offering flexibility and efficiency.

Learn from industry experts, see live demonstrations, and hear from real-world users about how this integration has enhanced their projects. Whether you're an experienced engineer or new to parametric design, this webinar will provide valuable insights to elevate your engineering solutions.

Details, agenda, and registration... 

 

Design Modelling Symposium - September 2024, University of Kassel

 

Design Modelling Symposium 2024

The Design Modelling Symposium will take place this September in Kassel, Germany. International research groups from ETH Zurich, the University of Hong Kong, Autodesk, Uni Stuttgart, the University of Innsbruck, and others will present their latest work on the four topics of Realizing Circular Design, Scaling Digital Concepts, Biomaterial Design, and Digital Construction.

This will be complemented by distinguished keynote talks from Philip F. Yuan of Tongji University Shanghai, Andrea Klinge of ZRS Architects Berlin, Corentin Fivet from EPF Lausanne, Kerstin Müller of Zirkular Basel, Anke Parson of Urban Beta Berlin, Olivier Baverel Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and Greta Tiedje of Henning Larsen Copenhagen.

See here the final schedule of the conference: Schedule DMS 2024

Two intensive days of workshops will be held on the topics of  Immersive Design Based on Human Motion by the University of Hannover, Structural Design for Reuse by Karamba / Bollinger Grohmann, Human Robot Interaction by Prof. Stefana Parasho of EPFL, Design with Mycelium Materials by EDEK University of Kassel in cooperation with the Royal Danish Academy and Form-fit spatial frames by TWE University of Kassel, knippershelbig and Strong by Form.

See here the schedule of the workshops: Schedule Workshops

It is possible to register individually for the conference or workshops, and there are also special rates for bundles and students.

Register here...

Teacher Workshops by McNeel Europe

 

Join our free online Rhino/Grasshopper workshops to catch up on what's new in Rhino 8. These sessions are for tutors, teachers, and professors in the EMEA region. Proof of status is required.

· September 3 at 10 AM CEST: Shrinkwrap & QuadRemesh 
· September 3 at noon CEST: Push-Pull, Clipping Planes & Sectioning 
· September 4 at 10 AM CEST: SubD Modelling
· September 4 at noon CEST: Rendering & Presentation
· September 5 at 9 AM CEST: Introduction to Compute 
· September 5 at noon CEST: GH Data Types 

Once registered, we will send you a confirmation email with more details regarding the session. You can join one, two, or all.

Got any questions? Drop us an email!

Parametric Footwear Texture by Cademy Xyz

Parametric Footwear Texture

by Cademy Xyz

Cademy Xyz's Parametric Footwear Texture online course offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Rhino and Grasshopper to create advanced parametric textures in footwear sole design.

The course includes 14 pre-recorded lessons covering 3D scan import, NURBS modeling, and attractor textures using LunchBox.

You'll also learn to prepare designs for 3D printing and digital fabrication, enhancing your portfolio with three unique texture variations. Additional resources include Rhino, Grasshopper, KeyShot files, and 3D printable .stl files.

"In this workflow, we will create advanced parametric textures for footwear soles using Rhino 3D, apply complex attractor patterns (3 variations) with Grasshopper (LunchBox). Learn to export for 3D printing and rendering in KeyShot. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of essential 3D modeling tools for footwear design and enhance your portfolio. Please register to access our recorded workflow course and download Rhino/GH exercise files."

Explore Cademy's new Parametric Footwear Texture tutorial.

Enroll today for €75 and gain access to on-demand videos, enabling you to learn at your own pace.

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Enscape 4.1: New Enscape Impact add-on, Chaos AI Enhancer and Artistic Visual Modes

New Enscape Impact Add-on

Chaos AI Enhancer and Artistic Visual Modes

Enscape 4.1 brings the power of energy modeling to its intuitive real-time visualization tool. With the new Enscape Impact add-on, compatible with Rhino 8.3, architects and designers can now quickly view their building's energy performance and optimize it within their usual design workflow. The new solution significantly reduces the analysis time to a few minutes.

Artistic Visual Modes adds the ability to create images simulating pencil or watercolor drawings. Users can now create captivating presentations while reducing unnecessary distractions for the clients.

Enscape 4.1. also includes the Chaos AI Enhancer, which leverages the power of AI to elevate the visuals and export better-looking assets, such as people and vegetation, straight from Enscape. The AI engine solution identifies the correct pixel selection, ensuring better results than other AI-generated images.

Additionally, Enscape 4.1 introduces the following key features:

• New glass material and more realistic fog
• Support for machines with integrated GPUs for greater accessibility
• Additional vegetation and people assets
• Access to Chaos Cloud

Discover more about Enscape 4.1 on Rhino....

Getting to know… Beaver Structures: Redefining Parametric Timber Engineering!

Dive into ShapeDiver's latest case study to uncover the innovative Beaver plugin for Rhino and Grasshopper. This tool, which integrates seamlessly with Karamba3D, promises to enhance both educational and real-world structural design applications.

The article features a comprehensive case study with João, Marcio, and Renan, the creators behind Beaver. They delve into their journey from academic research to developing a tool that’s now a favorite among industry leaders. The discussion covers their inspiration for focusing on timber engineering, the specific market needs Beaver addresses, and the benefits of its open-source nature.

Explore how Beaver is transforming timber engineering workflow, helping professionals shift from safety-checking to active design roles, and streamlining complex tasks with integrations like Karamba3D and ShapeDiver.

Read the full article here...

Motorboat Design in Rhino by SABIT

Motorboat Design in Rhino 

by SABIT

The Motorboat Design course is for beginners in Rhinoceros, using an aluminum boat as an example, with practical knowledge in technical and technological aspects of construction. Tips on what to pay attention to when designing and the secrets of executing aluminum structures are divided into design stages in design offices.

For whom?

• Industry Professionals - Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and other individuals in the maritime industry who want to expand their skills or transition to new positions. 
• Students and Graduates of Technical Fields related to yachts or those looking to change careers. 
• Sailing Enthusiasts - Individuals passionate about sailing who want to understand the yacht design and construction process better. 
• Entrepreneurs and Investors - Individuals who want to start or invest in a yacht design or construction company.

What will you learn?

• Basic aspects of the program's interface
• 3D hull modeling methods
• Create creative and non-standard shapes
• Methodology of working with floating units
• Yacht ergonomics design
  

Date: 22-23 August 2024
Form of study: Online individually 
Schedule: 6 lessons, 8 hours
Language: English, Polish

Course in English...

Course in Polish...

Transform Your Jewelry Design Workflow with iJewel Plugin for Rhino

iJewel Plugin for Rhino

iJewel Viewer is a Rhino plugin designed specifically for 3D jewelry designers. It enhances the workflow for designers to interact and share their intricate jewelry models with their clients and fellow designers.

Key Features:

• Experience seamless viewing of your 3D jewelry models directly within Rhino.
• Export your Rhino models directly to the iJewel Viewer.
• Use different options within the viewer to rotate, zoom, and pan around your imported 3D model.
• Create and customize your configurator using a predefined set of metal and gem libraries, applying selected materials to your models according to your preferences.
• Enhance your models by applying different metal and gem environment maps from the library.
• Adjust advanced settings like environment rotation and intensity to achieve the perfect look for your designs.
• Share your creations with clients, allowing them to view and interact with your designs in real time, providing an engaging experience.

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D5 LiveSync for Rhino | Rhino Real-time Rendering workflow

 

The recently released demo video of D5 Render's LiveSync plugin for Rhino showcases its seamless integration and real-time rendering capabilities. This plugin allows for real-time updates between Rhino's design elements, such as models, materials, and light sources with D5.

This integration provides Rhino users with a realistic preview of designs under natural lighting conditions, improving decision-making in the design process.

D5 Render enhances the workflow with features like AI environmental setup and image enhancement, a vast asset library, and stunning image/animation outputs. Rhino designers and visualization specialists can easily achieve their creative ideas with this tool.

More details about D5 real-time rendering workflow...👈

D5 Render & LiveSync plugin free download... 👈

Download the demo scene...👈

Vertiport Master Class - LYNEports and Rhino

This workshop is designed for architectural professionals and graduate students eager to learn how to design and plan vertiport infrastructure and airspace planning using basic Rhinoceros/Grasshopper and LYNEports software from industry experts. Over eight intensive days, participants will delve into the emerging field of Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure, focusing on the geospatial design and planning of vertiports, for a chance to win a €500 Prize for the best vertiport design.

What will you learn?

• Learn to prepare 3D models for web applications.
• Design vertiports using Rhinoceros/Grasshopper.
• Understand the necessary resources and approaches to enter this field.

For whom?

This workshop is perfect for students, architects, and urban planners who want to enter this highly demanded field.

Course start: 22 September 2024
Form of study: Online
Duration: 8 days
Time: 16:30 to 20:00 (3.5 hrs/day)

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Rhino Developer Meeting Copenhagen - Registration open!

Rhino Developer Meeting
27 September 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark

McNeel Europe is excited to announce the Rhino Developer Meeting in Copenhagen, a must-attend event for anyone involved in the Rhino ecosystem, from seasoned developers to new enthusiasts looking to deepen their expertise in Rhino and Grasshopper.

Why Attend?

• Learn from the best: Get the most from industry experts through exclusive live coding presentations. Renowned professionals will showcase their workflows and share invaluable knowledge and techniques. 
  
  
• Unlock advanced knowledge: Participate in masterclasses and in-depth sessions covering a range of topics from Rhino’s royalty-free developer tools and new frameworks to the ecosystem’s latest additions like RhinoCommon, Python, rhino3dm, Rhino.Inside, Rhino Compute, Hops, Code Editor, Sub-D, Grasshopper 1.0 and 2, Package Manager, and food4Rhino.
  
  
• Inspiration and innovation: Hear from experts in a variety of fields, including Architecture, BIM, Landscape Design, Algorithmic Modeling, Rendering and Visualization, Footwear Design, Orthotics, 3D Printing, Robotic Milling, Environmental Analysis, and more. 
  
  
• Exclusive updates: Learn about the latest tools and features and how they can be integrated into your workflows to boost productivity and creativity.

The Rhino Developer Meeting will also be a networking opportunity to connect with fellow developers, industry experts, and the McNeel team.

Register now to secure a spot at this conference that will take your skills to the next level. The registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, and a special social event.

Seats are limited.

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