Important material parameters are directly embedded in the form generation process. Along with traditional analogue design methods, in particular computer-based, generative design practices and processes for the generation of forms are integrated. Often, the focus is rather on processes concerning the generation or finding of forms and on self-organization. This does not inevitably need to result in finding a form for an object to be designed. Form generationĪt the IMD, the term ‘form generation’ is used to describe a design process that utilizes analogue and digital tools and processes and their reciprocal hybrids. In addition, the interlacing of nature and artefact as well as the integration of physically, chemically and biologically inspired processes in design play an increasingly important role. Here, experimentation, examination and research are often focused on materials, structures and systems and adaptive, interactive and dynamic processes. Rather than a purely dogmatic approach, the aim is a pluralist interaction of a wide range of analogue and digital processes for the generation of forms and the materialization of three-dimensional objects. What impact do materialization and form generation have on the design process? How can a material be charged with digital, adaptive or interactive elements? It is at this intersection of design, materiality and form generation in particular that functional and formal potential and new conceptual and contextual integration are stimulated.Īt the IMD, teaching and research activities on material-based and form design are tied in with the context of an experimental and interdisciplinary program in the Basic and Advanced Courses as well as the doctoral program. Special attention is paid to the sometimes conflicting and contradictory processes and their inherent potential in a creative-scientific and interdisciplinary dialog. Current technological developments have enabled the shift from the traditional material selection or material authenticity to the active and ongoing generation of forms and materials. The Institute for Materialdesign IMD at HfG Offenbach is involved in the experimental intersecting of the design process with the diverse analogue and digital processes for materialization and form generation. Expand menu Practice and design modules.
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