LO 06 – Randomness

Nervous System: Jessica Rosenkrantz, Jesse Louis-Rosenberg

Growing Objects (2014)

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Today, I will be talking about a project called “Growing Objects” (2014), by a design studio, Nervous System (Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg). The project features 3D printed sculptures that encompass the structure and patterns present in nature. To create these mesmerizing objects, the designers used “truly” random numbers, where they adopt the logic of the pattern and formations and translating it into scientific theories and algorithms for a design using computational systems. They used posters to show the algorithmic investigations of nature to explain the math, science, and natural inspiration behind the 3D printed objects. Although the “randomness” is based on true observations from nature, these sculptures do not directly mimic specific phenomena, but rather are open-ended explorations of the mathematics and logic behind them. I admire this project because when looking at the 3D printed objects, you can get a feeling of the natural object that it was inspired by. The subtle personalities are translated to the recreated forms, yet still different in an organized, unorganized way. The creator’s artistic abilities show when they take this a step further, incorporating movement to represent “growth” when in motion to enhance user interaction. 

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