This week you'll learn how to use the algorithmic node based toolset called Grasshopper which comes with Rhino. I'll teach you how to use this portion of Rhino for a parametric workflow. We'll focus on creating undulating patterns for wearable 3D prints. We'll cover surface frames, referencing existing objects, distance logic to points or curves and also image sampling. 

Don't wait until the last minute to get in line for the printers available to you this week :) 

• Post renderings to your page.

• 3D print at least one design and bring to class.

• Share your 3D files to your Google Drive folder.

 Over the next week, I want you to design, model and render a concept for the Le Creuset brand of cookware products. In class, we will model a classic Dutch oven design paying close attention to the details that establish brand identity. Use these same cues in your design so that it fits into the product line well. You are free to design new items not currently found in their catalogue. 

Technically in class, I will teach a number of new tools and workflows including SubD modeling, displacement meshes and reverse engineering polygonal meshes back into NURBS geometry. We'll also make some pretty pictures and try out some Adobe Substance materials. 

• Post renderings to your page.

• Share your 3D files to your Google Drive folder.

This week your project is to model and render two famous furniture designs. In class we will do half of this assignment together copying a famous Eames design for a molded plywood chair. The technique used will teach you how to surface model using control points. We'll also cover unwrapping "UVs" for the purpose of "texture mapping". This is required to make a material like wood look realistic, showing end grain in some areas and top grain in others. 

The second half of the assignment is for you to pick another famous furniture design and model and render that for delivery next week in addition to the in class Eames chair. Check https://www.dwr.com/ to find a classic piece to copy if you don't have one in mind.  

• Post renderings to your page and make sure to mention who the designers are. 

• Share your 3D files to your Google Drive folder which should be a link on your page already. Make sure the Share settings allow anyone at RISD or at least my email to access it. 

This week your task is to design, model and render a set of three drinking glasses. In class some commands we used for the modeling portion included... Curve, Polyline, Revolve, BooleanDifference, Box, PointsOn, PointsOff, InsertControlPoint, Weight, Rebuild, Cylinder and Shell. We also explored curve versus solid modeling workflows. Use any method that appeals to you for this assignment. 

• Post renderings to your page

• Share a Google Drive folder and link to it from your page. Place your 3dm file(s) in this folder as well.