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AI & Digital Arts · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

AI in Object Design

This course revolutionizes the traditional industrial design workflow by integrating artificial intelligence into the creation of physical objects. Students will explore how generative algorithms can be used for form-finding, topology optimization, and aesthetic variation in furniture, ceramics, and consumer goods. The curriculum bridges the gap between digital prompts and 3D modeling, preparing students to visualize and refine tangible products with unprecedented speed.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Apply generative design principles to create functional 3D object concepts
  2. Utilize AI text-to-3D and image-to-3D tools for rapid prototyping
  3. Master topology optimization for material efficiency and structural integrity
  4. Integrate AI workflows with CAD software (Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender)
  5. Critique and refine AI-generated forms for ergonomics and manufacturability
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01Introduction to AI in Industrial Design
  2. 02Form Finding & Parametric Logic
  3. 03Midjourney for Product Ideation (2D)
  4. 04Transforming 2D Sketches to 3D Concepts
  5. 05Topology Optimization Fundamentals
  6. 06Aesthetic Variation & Iteration
  7. 07Reverse Engineering AI Forms
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09Text-to-3D: Emerging Tools & Techniques
  10. 10AI Texturing & Material Simulation
  11. 11Ergonomics & Human Factors in AI Design
  12. 12Sustainable Design through Optimization
  13. 13Preparing AI Models for 3D Printing
  14. 14Packaging Design for Objects
  15. 15Studio: Final Object Fabrication/Render
  16. 16Final Showcase & Design Review

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

Recommended reading
  1. Generative Design: Visualize, Program, and Create with Processing by Benedikt Gross
  2. Manufacturing the Future by V. G. V. Desai
  3. The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman (Foundation)
  4. CAD and Optimization in Synthetic Biology (Concepts applicable to generative structure)
  5. Parametric Design for Architecture by Wassim Jabi (Applicable to object form)
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