Digital Design & Fabrication Studio

A design research studio that explores the relationship between physical model making and digital thinking through contouring and folding techniques. It introduces computational design principles and advanced software, emphasizing digital media as a tool for design rather than just representation. Students develop an understanding of complex geometries, parametric design, and façade engineering within innovative design contexts. The course also focuses on integrating CAD/CAM technologies to explore new forms, materials, and precise modeling processes. Additionally, it highlights advanced digital fabrication methods such as 3D printing, milling, and robotic fabrication and their impact on translating designs from virtual to physical outcomes.