Generative Design and Digital Production (FSI-YRP)

Academic year 2026/2027
Supervisor: Ing. David Škaroupka, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the possibilities of using generative design in industrial design and to demonstrate the connection between generative modeling and rapid prototyping technologies. This goal is achieved through instruction in advanced software tools and the practical application of digital manufacturing technologies such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting within a hands-on workshop.


Students will utilize gained experience during preparation of diploma thesis, in further doctoral program or in practice for development of new products. Knowledge of digital manufacturing will expand the skills required for the design and implementation of pre-production models.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

Knowledge in area of CAD systems, particularly Rhinoceros 3D.
Course contents:

The course focuses on Algorithm Aided Design (AAD) and parametric design, with an emphasis on applications in industrial design. The essence is the connection to the following production process based on a digital 3D model. Students will acquire competencies in the field of algorithmic modeling and direct digital manufacturing. They will be able to customize digital data according to selected parameters and convert real geometries to digital and back. The course includes teaching  additive manufacturing (3D printing). Students will independently realize the digital fabrication of their design in the strojLAB.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Course-unit credit is awarded on the following conditions: active participation in the seminars, submission of given semestral project and 3D data in digital form. In total it will be possible to acquire 100 points. Resulting classification will be defined by the ECTS scale. If some of the projects are awarded less than half of the maximum pts., final evaluation of the course is "failed". According to the article No. 13 of Study and Examination Rules of Brno University of Technology ECTS evaluation degree scale is used. . If some of the projects are awarded less than 50 pts., final evaluation of the course is "failed". The course is evaluated with the following grades: ECTS EVALUATION DEGREES / PTS. RATING / NUMERIC RATING: A / 100 - 90 / 1 / Excellent; B /89 - 80 / 1,5 / Very good; C / 79 - 70 / 2 / Good; D / 69 - 60 / Satisfactory; E / 59 - 50 / Sufficient; F / 49 - 0 / 4 / Failed.
Attendance at seminars is obligatory and checked by the teacher. Compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor. Students have to be present in scheduled hours in the computer lab and work on projects and wait for consultation. The absences are possible only due similar reasons as by work law, e.g. Illness. Unexcused absence may cause denial of credit.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Computer-assisted exercise


  1. Generative Design – Introduction to Algorithmic Modeling in Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper




  2. Generative Design – Parametrization of a Simple Model




  3. Generative Design – Working with Data Structures




  4. Generative Design – Form Finding




  5. Generative Design – Patterns for 2D Applications




  6. Generative Design – Working with Attractors




  7. Generative Design – Complex Patterns and Their Morphing onto 3D Surfaces




  8. Experimental Generative Design – Growth Algorithms




  9. Workshop – Data Preparation for Digital manufacturing




  10. Workshop – Data Preparation for Digital manufacturing




  11. Workshop – manufacturing in the strojLAB




  12. Workshop – manufacturing in the strojLAB




  13. Workshop – Presentation and Evaluation of Results in the strojLAB
Literature - fundamental:
1. TEDESCHI, Arturo. AAD_Algorithms-aided design: parametric strategies using grasshopper. Brienza, Italy: Le Penseur Publisher, 2014. ISBN 978-88-95315-30-0.
3. NABONI, Roberto a Ingrid PAOLETTI. Advanced Machinery. In: Advanced Customization in Architectural Design and Construction. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015, 2015-12-5, s. 29-75. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-04423-1_3. ISBN 978-3-319-04422-4. Dostupné také z: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-04423-1_3
Literature - recommended:
1. FRANCE, Anna Kaziunas. Make: 3D printing. Sebastopol: Maker Media, 2013, xv, 213 s. : barev. il. ISBN 978-1-4571-8293-8.
2. DRUMM, Brook, James F. (James Floyd) KELLY, Brian ROE, et al. Make: 3D printing projects. San Francisco: Maker Media, 2015, xvii, 263 stran : barevné fotografie. ISBN 978-1-4571-8724-7.
3. KLOSKI, Liza Wallach a Nick KLOSKI. Začínáme s 3D tiskem. Brno: Computer Press, 2017, 211 stran : ilustrace. ISBN 978-80-251-4876-1.
5.

CUEVAS, Diego García a PUGLIESE, Gianluca. Advanced 3D printing with Grasshopper®: clay and FDM. Independently published, 2020. ISBN 979-8635379011.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-PDS-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 2 Compulsory 1 3 W
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- GCr 2 Elective 1 1 W