Computational Process And Code-Form Definition In Design

In design process, drawing has always preceded the construction phase. The act of drawing, based on basic geometric elements such as lines, curves, surfaces and solid, allows to organize one's ideas, manage resources and predict results. In recent years, the increased level of digital literacy has led to a new kind of draw generated through the creation of algorithms. Form is not a priori defined, but it is consequence of a discrete rules set resulting from a refinement process of conceptual, communicative, structural and geometric instances, leading to the outcome that best meets the project hypotheses. This approach requires the adoption of theoretical analysis and understanding tools capable of managing a high level of complexity. In an age where the digital model can directly inform a machine able to manufacture it, the role of geometry is fundamental not only in understanding reality, but also in controlling the act of shaping matter. The paper analyses some experiences in design field where form is described and constructed by computational process.