A Seat at the Table
- Jax Whitham
- Mar 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 16
This project works to connect forms created in Grasshopper to the 3D printing workflow. Select forms produced below are parametric designs for what could one day be a very expensive table.
The code starts by populating two parallel planes with random points. The points are then connected via lines. Which are divided to provide points to various geometries and shapes placed along the line. Selected geometries and shape options include: polygons, spheres, dodecahedrons, and cubes.
Three variations of the table were generated by selecting the desired shape to compose the legs. Scaling the appropriate radius or length to ensure all components were touching, putting together all solids in a union.slicer.
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The fabrication of two select design via 3D printing was mildly arduous. The random and changing line length between points needed fine attention to ensure each individual form touched its neighbor. Additionally, overlapping lines proved a challenge for needed supports. ultimately, the designs that were fabricated were those that needed the least number of supports.
Thank you for coming to my Table Talk.
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