Rhino User Meeting Amsterdam 2025 (November 20)

Rhino User Meeting Amsterdam 2025
November 20
OBA congres

Organized by McNeel Europe, Arup and Packhunt.

Looking for a day packed with innovation, creativity, and hands-on action? Join us for the Rhino User Meeting Amsterdam 2025 and dive into the latest and greatest in Digital Design and Fabrication.

• Learn from industry pros in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Marine, Fashion Design & Accessories, Footwear, 3D Printing, Robotics, AI, and more!
• Discover cutting-edge updates on Rhino WIP, Grasshopper, and other tools.
• Check out live demos and get inspired by exhibitors showing off what’s possible.
• It’s not just all tech talk—there’s networking and drinks to wrap up the day! Perfect for meeting like-minded folks and making connections.

Speakers: Verena Vogler & Carlos Pérez Albà (McNeel Europe), Rick Titulaer & Simon Lut (ARUP), Jeroen Coenders (Packhunt.io), Erik Rotteveel (MARIN Research Institute), Michiel Cornelissen (Philips Design), Jaka (MVRDV), Kiana Aryan Kia (ZJA), Tiia Vahula (UTOPIA blu), Gabriel Garcia (Haskoning), Diederik Veenendaal (Summum Engineering Cooperative), Cort Widlowski (Mecanoo), Gerard Petersen (RhinoCentre), Stijn Joosten (Ney & Partners), Olaf Olden & Cristóbal Burgos (UNS), Menno Deij - van Rijswijk & Andrew le Bihan (Robert McNeel & Associates), Wessel van Beerendonk (Studio RAP), Rinus Roelofs

Sponsors: Asuni, Romantic Technology, ShapeDiver, rendair, Packhunt, Notilus Software, MacroCad, Scawo3D

Secure now your ticket now (early bird price until November 6)...

AECtech NYC Annual Conference, November 11-16

 

AECtech NYC 2025 Annual Conference
November 11-16, 2025

CORE studio is excited to welcome everyone to the 13th Annual AECtech Conference in NYC! They have a full schedule offering both virtual and in-person workshops, tech tours, tech crawls, a symposium, and a hackathon. Buy your tickets today!

Virtual Workshops | November 7

Immerse yourself in a full day of workshops hosted by design innovators and software pioneers, developed to introduce participants to a wide range of powerful new workflows that enable new ways of working and enhance existing design processes.

Tech Tours | November 11 | Multiple NYC Locations | In-Person

Enjoy a tour through contemporary architecture projects in NYC hosted by the architects and engineers who designed them! 

Tech Crawls | November 12 | Multiple NYC Locations | In-Person

Join your colleagues for a visit to local Architecture and Engineering firms for a tour and discussion on innovation in practice. 

In-Person Workshops | November 13 | Cornell Tech Verizon Education Center

Join your peers for a full day of Masterclasses hosted by design innovators and software pioneers, developed to introduce participants to a wide range of powerful new workflows that enable new ways of working and enhance existing design processes.

Rhino and Grasshopper workshops include:

• Bringing Rhino models to life with Unreal Engine, presented by Epic Games + Heatherwick studio
• Grasshopper inside AI: Run Grasshopper definitions from AI assistants with MCP and Rhino.Compute, presented by KPF
• Computational Design with Grasshopper 2, presented by McNeel + Proving Ground
• Developing Custom Plugins for Grasshopper 2, presented by McNeel + Proving Ground
• Scaling Up Parametric Engineering Workflows with Karamba3D, presented by Karamba3D

Symposium | November 14 | Cornell Tech Verizon Education Center | Hybrid

Be inspired by highly acclaimed leaders in design and technology within the AEC industry. Join us for a series of presentations, discussions, and round table panels reflecting on the state of practice today and what is on the horizon.

Hackathon | November 15-16 | Thornton Tomasetti | In-Person

Create something incredible with a team of your peers during the 26-hour hackathon. Starting on Saturday morning and ending on Sunday afternoon. AEC Tech’s Hackathon is an event for all levels of programmers, developers, engineers, and others. Additionally, it is created for attendees to collaborate, network, build new relationships, and generate new ideas and processes for the AEC community.

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CDFAM 2025 Computational Design Symposium, NYC

CDFAM | NYC
October 29-30, 2025
NewLab, Brooklyn Navy Yards

Join leading experts in computational design across all scales, from micro to mega, for two days of knowledge sharing and networking in NYC, October 29-30 at NewLab.

From AI and machine learning for material development and simulation, to multi-objective computational design of architectural systems, the two-day program features researchers, practitioners, and software developers leading the advancement of data-driven design.

Symposium schedule...

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Rhino User Webinar: Free Form to Fabrication on November 4

Rhino User Webinar: 

Free Form to Fabrication

Wednesday, November 4, 2025, 4:00 PM (CET)

This webinar will guide you through the SubD workflow, from free-form design to practical fabrication.

We will begin by exploring the fundamentals of SubD in Rhino and Grasshopper, focusing on how its unique geometry enables the creation of complex shapes with defined features, such as creases. We’ll use a form-finding exercise to give structure to a primitive form, showcasing the process with examples from our own projects.

Next, we'll shift our focus to fabrication strategies. We'll cover panelization and discuss how machine learning methods can be used for efficient panel layout. We'll show how a SubD's information is invaluable for both milling and robotic processes, demonstrating how to use prototypes from various projects to achieve complex manufacturing outcomes.

Speaker: Nacho Fuentes-Cantillana Monereo is an architect, computational designer, and curious mind currently based between Barcelona and the jungles of Yucatán.

In short, his work weaves digital precision with organic logic—always aiming to create spaces, objects, and systems that feel both futuristic and deeply grounded

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Open Call: Share Your Expertise at PAZ Central

Are you passionate about computational design, digital fabrication, or AI/ML workflows in AEC? PAZ Academy is seeking workshop leaders to inspire architects, engineers, and designers in its prime Zurich location.

Available:

✨ Fully equipped space, 3 min from Zurich main station

✨ Intimate environment with personalized attention

✨ Professional community valuing innovation

You bring:

🔹 Expertise in computational approaches (AEC)

🔹 Ability to deliver interactive, inspiring sessions

🔹 Commitment to collaboration and inclusivity

📅 Deadline: November 30, 2025

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Training: Rhino.Inside & BIM for Advanced Tower Design - October 4, 5, 11, 12, 2025

PA Academy presents a 4-session live workshop that focuses on designing residential towers using BIM, Rhino, Rhino.Inside, and AI-driven visualization. 

Instructor: Albert Sumin, Senior Architect and Computational Designer

• 16 Hours Total
• October 4, 5, 11, 12, 2025
• 14:00-18:00 GMT
• Saturday-Sunday
• English
• 50 Seats Total

Sign up and see details here.

The focus of the workshop is to create a conceptual design for the residential tower. All stages of this process will be considered, from the idea stage through 3D and BIM modeling. The workshop simulates a situation in which it is necessary to present a complete building design within a short timeframe, while the 3D model and the accuracy of area calculations are sufficient to apply the results to further detailed design. 

Questions?
Reach out to PA Academy for any inquiries: team@paacademy.com

Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modeling & Rendering by Sabit

Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modelling & Rendering

By Sabit

In the world of RC models, drones, and engineering prototypes, competition is fierce. 

However, the winners are those whose surfaces are flawless and whose renderings resemble final products, not test concepts.

Your models can remain “test concepts” or they can resemble products ready to sell with Rhino.

Why is this course is for you?

• Real-world cases—methods that apply perfectly to drone bodies, RC models, and prototypes.
• Clean surfaces, no artefacts—sweep rails, blends, zebra & curvature analysis, advanced matching.
• 6 hours of concentrated training = 16 hours of practice with no fluff.
• Direct mentorship: Industrial designer Kamil Podolak will guide you personally, answer questions, and provide expert feedback. Learn from a pro who has worked with Kross, Antidote Bikes, and Darfon Polska.

Format: Self-paced (available Mentor support)

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 6 hours

Language: English

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BSS Scholarship Application for 2026

👋 Hello, future BSS Hero!

Here is an opportunity from PAZ Academy, which believes that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to grow, learn, and create their own path in the AEC industry. No matter their background, age, gender, orientation, or beliefs.

If you are determined to elevate your skills, shape the future of architecture and engineering, and bring your bold ideas to life, but you need a bit of support, PAZ Academy wants to hear from you!

Applications are open from October 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025. The scholarship recipient will be announced on January 6, 2026.

More details in the application form! See you there!

More info + registration

Online training: Maritime Hull Design and Fairing - New editions in October and November 2025

Online Training - Maritime Hull Design and Fairing

New editions in October and November 2025

Rapid Hull Modeling for Ships / Yachts / Workboats / Multihulls

Class-A Fairing – Final Design – Fairing for Production – Hull Optimization – Reverse Engineering – Hull from GA/ Lines-Plan – Advanced Analysis – Modeling Strategies – Developable Hulls

Rhino enables accurate, flexible, and fair vessel hull design with the Rapid Hull Modeling Methodology.

Naval architect Gerard Petersen from RhinoCentre developed this method in collaboration with other professionals in the marine industry. After years of offering training and services to leading companies in the marine industry worldwide, RhinoCentre developed three unique training modules to guide you in modeling, fairing, and reverse engineering vessel hull shapes.

Three training modules are covered in four two-hour live training sessions. Between the live sessions, you practice the exercises as self-study with the instructional videos and written-out exercises.

Sign up now for the October or November editions...

Advances in Architectural Geometry 2025 - MIT, November 16-19

 

AAG 2025

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

Workshops and Tours: 16-17 November 2025

Symposium: 18-19 November 2025

Advances in Architectural Geometry (AAG) is a conference where both theoretical and practical work linked to new geometrical developments is presented. It involves architects, engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, software and algorithms designers, and contractors. AAG has become a reference in both research and practice, supported by the direct participation of the most renowned architectural design and engineering offices, as well as research laboratories.

The symposium is a biennial event. It was held first in 2008 and 2010 in Vienna, 2012 in Paris, 2014 in London, 2016 in Zurich, 2018 in Gothenburg, 2020 in Paris, and 2023 in Stuttgart.

In 2025, for the first time, AAG will take place in North America at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, from November 16th to 19th, 2025.

Learn more about keynote speakers, workshops, and tours.

Registration here... 

McNeel at Graphisoft Ignite conference (Budapest - October 6-8, 2025)

McNeel Europe will join the Graphisoft Ignite conference (Budapest - October 6-8, 2025) as one of its industry partners.

For a unique experience, join the Graphisoft IGNITE Conference 2025, a three-day event in the heart of Budapest, dedicated to innovation in architecture, engineering, and construction.

During the conference, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attend inspiring keynote presentations from international experts shaping the future of the AEC industry.
• Exchange ideas with a global community of professionals passionate about innovation in design.
• Explore the exhibition area featuring Graphisoft partners and solutions that enhance your workflow.
• Take part in exclusive networking opportunities and enjoy special evening events at Graphisoft Park.

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RhinoArtisan 6.5, now released!

 

RhinoArtisan has just announced the release of version 6.5.

Apart from its many new features, this latest version is compatible with Rhino 7, Rhino 8, and Rhino WIP, and it integrates with RhinoArtisan Connect, an upcoming product designed to transform the way you share and collaborate on designs. 

Also, the evaluation version now includes access to Boutique and Components, two elements that enable co-designing with customers and the creation of projects with reusable elements.

More information...

Rhino User Webinar: From Spaghetti to Lasagna! - New recorded webinar now available!

If you were unable to attend the latest Rhino User Webinar live, it is now available to view!

Get guided by Bastian Nispel and learn from him how D2P's Grasshopper components can help you split your definitions into manageable chunks and streamline input/output by organizing your geometry into layers, effectively turning your Rhino model into a database.

Watch the video now...
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Grasshopper Level 2 Online Workshop, November 5-7, 2025 (McNeel Europe)

Grasshopper Level 2 Online Workshop

Tutor: Ping-Hsiang Chen

November 5-7, 2025

10 AM-5 PM CET (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Ping-Hsiang Chen, a former computational designer at Zaha Hadid Architects, is leading a three-day Grasshopper Level 2 online course. This hands-on experience explores the principles of computational geometry and parametric design. 

After the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Have an in-depth understanding of data structure
• Work between different geometry types such as NURBS, Mesh, and SubDs
• Understand the use cases of mesh geometry
• Optimize workflow using blocks and caches
• Work with layers, materials, and views in your Rhino document

Day 1

• Review Computational Geometry and Complex Geometry
• Advanced Data Structure (Branch and Path Manipulation)
• Data Grouping, Partition, Classification, and Culling
• Data Sorting, Sets
• Conditional Statements
• Custom Patterns and Domain

Day 2

• Mesh Modelling Introduction
• Mesh Subdivision and Topology Reconstruction
• Mesh Optimization with ShrinkWrap
• Introduction to Blocks
• Create Block Attributes
• Reference External Blocks

Day 3

• Point Cloud Data Type
• Introduction to Content Cache
• Query Information from Rhino Document
• Model Layer and Object Introduction
• Model View Introduction

Course requirements: This Level 2 course requires prior experience in visual programming. You should be familiar with the Grasshopper user interface and the Essential Algorithms and Data Structures in Grasshopper (Chapters 1 and 2). 

Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395 (+VAT). Full-time students and university teachers receive a 50% discount (proof of status required). We will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

3D Printing in Rhino by Sabit

3D Printing in Rhino 

by Sabit

Transform your design ideas into tangible prototypes with Sabit's practical training dedicated to 3D printing workflow in Rhino. This course introduces you to the full pipeline, from preparing precise digital models and optimising geometry, to exporting files ready for reliable additive manufacturing. 

You’ll explore essential tools and techniques that help avoid common pitfalls, saving both time and material during production.

The program is designed for beginners and intermediate users who want to confidently move from virtual models to physical objects. Whether your goal is product design, architecture, or creative experimentation, you’ll gain the know-how to prepare your models for successful 3D printing.

What makes this course different?
Unlike general Rhino training, this course focuses specifically on the practical demands of 3D printing. You won’t just learn modeling tools—you’ll master how to prepare clean, efficient, and error-free geometry that translates into successful physical prints. 

The lessons are project-oriented, meaning you immediately apply the concepts in real scenarios. .

Format: Online individually

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 10 lessons, 7.5 hours

Language: English, Polish

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Getting to know... CORE studio: Scaling Computational Design at Thornton Tomasetti!

Thornton Tomasetti’s CORE studio is pushing the boundaries of computational design, and at the center of their innovation is the ability to turn complex Grasshopper definitions into tools that anyone in the firm can use. In the last ShapeDiver interview, computational designer Eesha Jain shared how her team balances immediate project needs with long-term innovation, building workflows that impact projects across disciplines. A key part of this transformation is ShapeDiver, which allows them to deliver Grasshopper-powered applications as polished, browser-based tools.

With over 30 ShapeDiver apps already in daily use, CORE is saving engineers countless hours while opening new possibilities for structural design, optioneering, and client collaboration. Tools like Asterisk, their AI-powered structural optimization platform, now run in minutes instead of days, helping teams explore more options and make data-driven decisions early in the design process. For Rhino and Grasshopper users, this inside look is an inspiring example of how to scale automation and overcome bottlenecks.

Read the full interview with Eesha Jain...

Finding Forms - Grasshopper Online en Español

 

Finding Forms

Diseño Paramétrico y Generativo con Grasshopper

* Ahora en Español *

This course is intended for design professionals seeking to efficiently learn Grasshopper concepts and features in an instructor-led online class.

To support and prepare participants, the following courses from Rhino3D.Education will be included in the training fee:

• Introduction to Rhino 8
• Rhino 8 Intermediate
• Computational Design with Grasshopper

The online course will last four days, with eight sessions scheduled from Monday to Thursday, October 27-30. Each day will include a 15-20 minute break. Sessions will be recorded and made available the following day.

View the course content description.

Price: US $295

Date: October 27-30, 2025

Schedule: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST)

Limited seating - Register here!

Rhino User Webinar: From Spaghetti to Lasagna!

Rhino User Webinar

From Spaghetti to Lasagna! - Multiscalar Parametric Modelling
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM (CEST) 

Get rid of intricate spaghetti wires floating around your canvas! 

Design-to-Production's (D2P) Grasshopper components help you split your definitions into manageable chunks and streamline input/output by organizing your geometry into layers, effectively turning your Rhino model into a database.

Tired of waiting in front of a frozen canvas with every slider change? Looking for a more robust modeling approach? Join Bastian Nispel on this live webinar as he introduces Design-to-Production's tried and true modelling approach and new Grasshopper component toolset.

If you're eager to untangle your models, you can download D2P's Grasshopper components on food4Rhino, directly from the package manager, or join the conversation and contribute to the project on GitHub.

About the speaker:

Bastian Nispel is a trained architect and self-taught web and software developer. He works as a consultant at Design-to-Production Zurich, developing digital fabrication and planning solutions for complex timber structures.

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C# Programming and Plugin Development for Rhino/Grasshopper, October 22-24, 2025 (McNeel Europe)

C# Programming and Plugin Development (Level 2)

Online Workshop

Tutor: Long Nguyen

October 22-24, 2025

10 AM-5 PM CET (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

This course will help you achieve even more powerful possibilities with what is already available out of the box in Rhino and Grasshopper, by using the C# language to access the RhinoCommon programming library. C# is a modern language that is accessible to most people. Compared to Python, which is also available as a programming language in Rhino/Grasshopper, C# is much faster and type-safe (making it easier to prevent potential errors, especially in larger projects). In Rhino, you can use C# for both creating design scripts and developing full plugins.

The main topics that will be covered in Level 2 include:

• Diving deeper into RhinoCommon geometries: Curve (including NurbsCurve), Surface, Brep, Mesh
• Making more advanced plugins, including those that perform interactive simulation with support for real-time users' interaction (similar to the Kangaroo plugin)
• Learn about best practices and approaches to develop more complex codes, to increase (re)usability, extensibility, and maintainability.
• Spatial Data Structure (e.g., R-Tree) that can help your plugins/scripts run considerably faster for many geometric design problems.
• (If appropriate and if time allows) topics requested by the participants. For example, recursive algorithms (including fractal geometries), and how to use external C# libraries.

Course requirements: This Level 2 is built upon Level 1, and assumes that the learners will already be comfortable with the following essential topics:

• Basic C# language concepts such as variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, basic object-oriented programming, etc.
• Working with the C# Script component in Grasshopper
• The basic parts of the RhinoCommon library, such as simpler geometric entities, such as point3D, Vector3D, Line, Circle.
• Workflow for building simple Grasshopper Plugins in C# with Visual Studio
• You need to be familiar with Rhino and Grasshopper
• Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395 (+VAT). Full-time students and university teachers receive a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Integrating Speckle with ShapeDiver: A Step-by-Step Guide!

We are happy to share a new video showcasing the integration of Speckle with ShapeDiver. In this walkthrough, Mathieu demonstrates how to load and publish Speckle data within ShapeDiver apps, covering essential steps such as importing Speckle models into Grasshopper, managing authorization tokens for compatibility, exporting meshes for visualization, and publishing parametric variations back to Speckle. This video highlights best practices for setting up model URLs, permissions, and ensuring a seamless parametric workflow.

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Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting by Simply Rhino

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting
at Sybarite Architects
on Wednesday, 8 October

Simply Rhino has announced the upcoming Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting, which will take place at Sybarite Architects in London on Wednesday, October 8th. 

Presenters:

• Sybarite (SKP Chengdu Façade: Computational Design & Parametric Engineering and the Moët & Chandon Bar at Harrods: Translating the Champagne Pop using Circle Packing)
• Eckersley O’Callaghan (SKP Chengdu Façade and Real-Time Sustainability and Thermal Performance Metrics for Structural and Façade Engineering using Rhino and Grasshopper) 
• Andrew Le Bihan from McNeel (“The McNeel Way”: Why we do things the way we do them, and some stories from the last 20 years of Rhino and Grasshopper). 

Date: 8 October 2025

Time: 18:00-20:30

Booking is essential for the evening meeting, and you can book your free place now!

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Design your first motorboat from scratch using Rhino by Sabit

Design your first motorboat from scratch using Rhino

Online course by Sabit

This beginner-friendly online course guides you through the entire process of designing an aluminum-hulled motorboat using Rhino—from initial client brief, hull geometry, layout, and aluminum construction, to equipment fitting and basic rendering. 

You’ll learn both technical and aesthetic skills, receive personal feedback, and finish with a portfolio-ready model.

What makes this course different?

• Complete workflow training: you go through the steps of real motorboat design in a step-by-step process. 
• Focus on aluminum hulls and production-ready details, not just visual form.
• Designed for true beginners—no prior 3D modeling experience required. 
• Live sessions, hands-on practice, and homework with instructor feedback. 
• Final project that you can include in your portfolio (models in .3dm / .stl) for clients or employers. 

Name of Course: Motorboat Design in Rhino
Format: Online individually
Date: Available on demand
Duration: 6 lessons, 8 hours
Language: English, Polish

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AECtech+ Boston 2025, September 19-21

AECtech+ Boston 2025
September 19-21, 2025
Buy your ticket here.

Put your skills to the test and embark on an exhilarating 24-hour hackathon! 

Register for the second AECtech+ Boston hosted by Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio, Perkins&Will, and CBT Architects. 

Kick off the weekend early on Friday with a round of Morning Workshops. Take a deep dive into new concepts and workflows within the AEC space. These workshops will give you the foundations to implement these technologies back at the office or in the Hackathon. Workshops include:

• Agentic AI and MCP for AEC: Sergey Pigach, CORE studio | Thornton Tomasetti

• Prompt, Respond and Refine - Vibe coding in Design: Harish Palani, Perkins&Will

• Modern UX for AEC Stack -  Building Web Interfaces in Revit and Rhino: Victor Wanderley Barbosa, Schmidt Hammer Lassen

On Saturday, immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience at the 24-Hour Hackathon. Join forces with fellow participants to tackle real-world industry challenges using cutting-edge technologies and computational approaches. This concentrated event will provide an opportunity for hands-on collaboration, problem-solving, and prototyping, as you work against the clock to develop innovative solutions. Participants of all experience levels will have the opportunity to collaborate, learn from each other, build new relationships, and generate innovations for the AEC community. 

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Master in Parametric Design, 22nd Autumn Edition by Controlmad

MaSTER COURSE PARAMETRIC DESIGN

A unique program designed to immerse you in the world of computational design, a cutting-edge field in product and industrial design, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, and digital fabrication. You will explore the creation of both digital and physical parametric models using Grasshopper for Rhino as your primary tool, along with our CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.

The course is structured in two parts:

Part I – Digital Tools (248 hours)

Learn Rhino and Grasshopper from the ground up to advanced techniques. Topics include data management, organic modeling, artificial intelligence, Python scripting, structural analysis with Karamba3D, form-finding with Kangaroo, optimization workflows, and more.

Part II – Digital Fabrication (137 hours)
Hands-on experience with 3D printing, robotic arms, laser cutting, CNC milling, G-code generation, nesting strategies, and other fabrication technologies.

You can choose to enroll:

• In the full program (online or onsite)

• Only Part I (online or onsite)

• Or a hybrid option (Part I online + Part II onsite)
  

Date: October 27 to February 12

                                        The last early bird fees are available!

FTWDAY 2025: A one-day event dedicated to innovation in the footwear industry

FTWDAY 2025: 

A one-day event dedicated to innovation in the

footwear industry

On November 28, 2025, the second edition of FTWDAY – Footwear Innovation Day will take place at Infinite Area, Montebelluna (Italy), in the heart of the global footwear district.

Following the success of the first edition, which brought together over 250 participants from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, FTWDAY has quickly established itself as one of the most forward-thinking forums for footwear design, engineering, and production.

Organized by Design&Develop, Footwear Innovation Day brings together industry leaders, designers, engineers, and innovators to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and discuss the future of footwear.

The 2025 edition will be structured around four key topics shaping the industry today:

• Innovation in fabrication: technologies accelerating time to market today and transforming the factories of tomorrow.
  
• Product end-of-life: design thinking for sustainability and circularity, reimagining what happens to footwear after use.
  
• Digital transformation: making sense of the growing ecosystem of digital tools, with real use cases that prove their impact.
  
• Design for purpose: insights from experts designing footwear for the most demanding and complex use cases.

With cutting-edge talks, hands-on showcases, actionable takeaways, and networking opportunities, FTWDAY 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a platform for meaningful discussions and practical insights that participants can apply directly to their work. 

Seats are limited, and the event is live only (no online version).

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