"Never So Far Away: Chapter 3" - Concept Art Book By Luigi Memola

"I began using Rhinoceros about 15 years ago, and it quickly became an integral part of my daily work as a designer. Whether it's for professional projects or during my free time, I rely on this powerful tool to bring the creations of my imagination to life.

Rhinoceros allows me to achieve an extraordinary level of precision, quality, and detail, making it the perfect software for a wide range of designs. From futuristic spaceships and rugged trucks to sleek catamarans and cutting-edge race cars, I've used Rhinoceros to craft vehicles and objects that inhabit a visionary yet believable future. Every line, surface, and contour in these designs is carefully considered, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible both in the real world and in my imagined universe.

Never So Far Away: Chapter 3 is the culmination of years of work, passion, and creativity. In this concept art book, you'll find a selection of my most ambitious designs, all presented with high-quality visuals that showcase both the technical complexity and imaginative vision behind each project. This chapter focuses on a universe where advanced technology meets the human drive for exploration, speed, and innovation, reflecting the essence of what I aim to convey as a designer.

With a foreword by the legendary Lorin Wood and special support from the incredible Christian Grajewski, this is a must-have for all sci-fi and digital art enthusiasts!

I’m excited to finally share these creations with you and invite you to explore the worlds and vehicles I’ve built—where the future feels just within reach, yet never so far away." 

Luigi Memola

This 120-page high-resolution book includes:

• 50 minutes of time-lapse videos
• 50 highly detailed 3D digital renderings
• 70 traditional media sketches

Buy now the book's digital version or hardcover physical version... 

New book by Abdulwahab Alosaj - CAD.GH Computational Aided Design Via Grasshopper

 

CAD.GH Computational Aided Design Via Grasshopper by Abdulwahab Alosaj

Abdulwahab Alosaj, instructor of architectural digital courses at Ajman University - UAE, just published a book on computational design. The comprehensive guide explains Grasshopper and its most essential plugins, including Kangaroo 2, Ladybug tools (Ladybug, Honeybee, Butterfly, Dragonfly), WASP, Fox, Anemone, BioMorpher, KUKA|prc for robotics, and the integration of coding by Python and C#, in addition to Grasshopper default tools (points, curves, surfaces, meshes, data, Galapagos).

CAD.GH Computational Aided Design Via Grasshopper is an essential guide for readers seeking to grasp and comprehend the potential of computational-aided design workflow by introducing the power of Grasshopper®, a visual programming language integrated with Rhinoceros®.

The book opens up a world of possibilities for groundbreaking design exploration. Through the lens of Grasshopper’s algorithmic design process approaches, the book provides design methods that enable the creation of complex geometries, dynamic patterns, and adaptive structures. These capabilities transcend the limitations of traditional CAD tools, empowering designers to envision and actualize concepts that were once considered unattainable.

From seasoned professionals to aspiring designers, this book equips readers with the skills and knowledge to harness the potential of Grasshopper and ascend on a transformative journey in computational-aided design. With its comprehensive approach and innovative insight, this resource promises to elevate design practices and inspire creative breakthroughs, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in the realm of architecture and beyond.

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New book by Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Robert Schmitt - Internet of Construction

Internet of Construction: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Integration in the Construction Industry by Prof. Sigrid Brell-Cokcan and Prof. Robert Schmitt

The book Internet of Construction delves into the digital interconnection of value chains in construction. With the increasing prevalence of digital planning and automation, the harmonization of data usage poses a challenge due to numerous stakeholders and digital platforms. The book addresses this issue head-on, exploring strategies for connecting digital and automated construction processes and covering production workflows from prefabrication and intralogistics to on-site assembly. Drawing upon the scientific findings of the BMBF-funded IoC-Internet of Construction project, the book presents a thorough presentation and analysis of development from industry and research. It also highlights practical, informational, and economic aspects and provides insights and recommendations for planning offices, general contractors, and prefabricators. 

Internet of Construction is an essential resource for managing the complexities of digitalization and automation in the construction industry, extending the use of BIM, and advancing future-oriented technologies such as Rhino and Grasshopper. 

More information about the IoC book...

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Rhinozine - February Issue

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Our February issue is filled with exciting content you don't want to miss.

The Barcelona Collection:
A fusion of technology and tradition in Spanish jewelry, an intersection of artistry and innovation.

Kinetica’s Triumph at Expo Dubai:
A 140-meter diameter video mapping dome was created with creativity, precision, and adaptability.

Jewelry Design Challenge:
A digital fabricator project that's both fun and interesting using Grasshopper as a design tool.

2D Technical Drafting with Rhino 7 & 8:

Drafting is the "language of industry": a technical way of communicating ideas and designs through drawings.

Land Kit:
Design landscapes more efficiently by implementing computational design workflow.

Elevate Your Grasshopper Game:
Here are some valuable tips, tricks, and resources that you may find helpful for Grasshopper.

Books Discovery:

Fundamentals of digital drawing, 3D modeling, and visual programming in architectural design by Frank Melendez.

Coupon Corner:

Discover many coupons and save big! (Valid from February 5 to April 5, 2024).

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World Expanded / NFTS and Rendering - The new book by Tobias Eder (in German)

The German sculptor Tobias Eder has realized his virtual art in digital space since 2009 using McNeel's Rhino software. Since then, a large number of artworks have been created with Rhino. 

His book, published in November 2023, comprises 400 pages with numerous illustrations and provides a deep insight into Eder's digital world. It includes futuristic spaces, digitally created sculptures, which are often realized using 3D printing, and even the Old Synagogue in Freiburg, which was cast in bronze based on his digital model and is now installed in front of the University Library in Freiburg. Text contributions in the book reflect the new art in digital space, and the art historian Wolfgang Ullrich focuses on the NFTs created by Eder, which are also shown in the book.

Tobias Eder was born in 1966 in Rheinfelden/Baden. He studied sculpture at the art academies in Karlsruhe and Munich and now lives and works in Freiburg im Breisgau. With Rhino, he designs both profane and sacred spaces and in some cases their new contemporary furnishings. 


World Expanded
NFTS and Renderings, Tobias Eder
Softcover, 22.5 x 17.2 cm, 400 pages, numerous illustrations
With essays by Wolfgang Ullrich, Mareike Hartmann, AI/Marek Kralewski, Tobias Eder
Euro 35.- (plus shipping)
Published by Galerie Marek Kralewski
ISBN 978-3-945173-18-1

Order the book (in German) on the gallery's website...

New Book discusses generative evolutionary fashion design for sustainability using Rhino

Accelerating Sustainability in Fashion, Clothing & Textiles is a thirty-four-chapter book that collates leading-edge research and industry best practices to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ exploring the complex and interconnected issues surrounding sustainability in fashion, clothing, and textiles. The practical and digestible chapters include innovative examples and perspectives from different regions of the globe, addressing topics from policies to supply chain issues and materials innovation.

Chapter 31, Fashion Ex Machina: Human–Machine Collaboration to Support Sustainability through Customized Design and Production, written by Elizabeth Bigger et al., discusses transitions toward sustainable bespoke production for Industry 5.0, agile fashion system requirements, emerging processes, and human-machine collaboration. 

Elizabeth’s work with generative garment design for sustainability is discussed using Grasshopper in Rhino. Parametric fashion patterns created in Grasshopper then use the generative evolutionary solver Galapagos for multi-objective optimization of the garment design. The fashion industry is a wicked problem because of the interdependent factors of garment design and production that create significant climate problems (6-10% of global emissions). Using Galapagos for multi-objective optimization solves many interdependent sustainable design issues at once in the design phase.

The book was edited by Professor Martin Charter, Dr. Bernice Pan, and Professor Sandy Black and is available from Rutledge Publishing UK.

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Free book: Advanced Surface Modeling in MatrixGold 3

 

Mohsen Mohammadvali has written a free digital book in English about Advanced Surface Modeling in MatrixGold to share with Rhino users.

Advanced Surface Modeling in MatrixGold is an educational book that provides CAD designers with the tools and techniques they need to create complex and organic models. Whether you're an experienced designer looking to expand your skill set or a newcomer to the world of CAD, this book will guide you through surface modeling using MatrixGold software. With this book as your guide, you can create stunning, high-quality designs that push the boundaries of what's possible in CAD.

Mohsen Mohammadvali is a jewelry CAD designer, authorized Rhino Trainer, and certified MatrixGold instructor in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Note: An earlier post had a bad link, which we have now fixed. Thanks to all those who pointed that out.

Understanding the Science of Product Design

Jr Neville Songwe, Industrial Designer Professor at SCAD, has published a book with Carmen Andrisani, titled An Industrial Design Guide Vol. 01: Understanding the Science of Product Design.

This book targets industrial design students, design professors, design practitioners, and others interested in industrial design (product design). It offers a guide or roadmap by providing: Design Templates, 7 Historic timelines, 50 Schemas, 100 Drawings, and Illustrations. Rhino (NURBS and SubD) was used to develop and illustrate all the 3D CAD concepts in the book, featured on pages 2, 7, 11, 57, 87, 101, 180, 206, and 207.

The book is available for purchase from the following links:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Walmart

Price: $56.99 

Questions? Contact Jr Neville Songwe at indusdesignbook@gmail.com.

Rhino3D.Education offers online courses in Rhino, Grasshopper, Computational Design, GhPython, PanelingTools, RhinoCAM, V-Ray, and more. Check it out!

New Book about Grasshopper in the French Language

 

Conception paramétrique avec Rhino et Grasshopper
Authors: Jean-Pierre Couwenbergh and Mohamed-Anis Gallas

French speakers seeking documentation about Grasshopper in their native language now have Conception Paramétrique Avec Rhino et Grasshopper, a new book by Jean-Pierre Couwenbergh and Mohamed-Anis Gallas.

The book is not only a presentation of the fundamentals of parametric design but also a practical guide to Rhino and Grasshopper with exercises that readers can download for practice. The manual also covers the connections between generative design and BIM through Revit and Archicad.

The book is available in paper and in digital format.

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Two new books for jewelry designers!

Dana Buscaglia has published two new books to demonstrate and teach using Rhinoceros 7.0 for the design and creation of jewelry modeling. 

The first volume covers basic Rhino commands and the 2D project creation. The second volume covers basic Rhino commands and the 3D project creation. The chapters are in tutorial format with step-by-step instructions that gradually build a knowledge base, becoming more advanced in later chapters. 

Dana Buscaglia’s 40+ years of experience in jewelry ranges over various segments of the jewelry industry. After designing and executing her line of contemporary jewelry for 13 years, Dana moved to a more commercial side and took design jobs at Jacmel Jewelry and then at Avon. Both experiences exposed Dana to the different worlds of jewelry design and mass production.

As outsourcing became important, involving the transmission of accurate product design and description to contractors worldwide, Dana became interested in Computer Aided Design to easily and accurately transmit drawings and layouts. She became adept at AutoCAD and then branched into Rhinoceros because of its ability to create both drafted 2D drawings and 3-dimensional models. 

Dana’s design experience is an advantage when translating the work of other designers into technical drawings and layouts or 3-dimensional digital models for prototyping.

Dana has also become a licensed Rhino instructor and teaches Computer Aided Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. 

The books are available at Amazon, Lulu Publishing, Barnes & Nobles, and others.

The Essential Guide to Digital Jewelry

The Essential Guide to Digital Jewelry is a set of free video tutorials and a book from Authorized Rhino Trainers, Akiyo Matsuoka and Eva Tucek.

With Rhinoceros 7 and Grasshopper algorithms, create models easily, enable simulations, modify, iterate and find better results by manipulating Grasshopper parameters. 

The videos and book help you create jewelry designs using these latest computational design techniques. Discover the many possibilities your design may offer with the help of Grasshopper. 

The paperback is available on Amazon, or grab the PDF Book and models for everything you need to complete the exercises.

Akiyo Matsuoka and Eva Tucek, Authorized RhinoTrainers (ARTs), bring their years of knowledge and experience in Rhino and Grasshopper to those who want to learn CAD for jewelry design.

Questions on this book? Email Akiyo or Eva here.

New Rhino book: "Modelação Clássica e por Subdivisão em Rhinoceros 7"

João Monteiro has published a new book (in Portuguese): Modelação Clássica e por Subdivisão em Rhinoceros 7.

809 pages with the basics, classic NURBS modeling, and a second part dedicated to the new SubD tools.

While the book focuses on 3D modeling of objects, it also includes an introduction on obtaining photorealistic images from them using the available tools in Rhinoceros, as well as importing and modifying models created in other CAD programs. Most of the proposed exercises are based on reference images, on which the models are built, being available to download through a link presented in the text. The book was written based on the Windows version of Rhinoceros, but Mac users can also use it.

Buy now the online version on Amazon...

Another use for Rhino: Book illustrations

John Miano used Rhino to do his illustrations in his new book, A Visual Tour of Battleship USS New Jersey. Most are 2D, but there are a few 3D models.

More book details on Amazon.com...