Researcher Name:   George Haroun Sanad

Research Title:

Developing of a Ceramic Design Methodology Using Digital Technology

Chapter one: History of the development of digital design

This chapter sheds light on the historical part of digital technology. It discusses the different stages through which geometric development went through. If we take a deep look into artists' work during different periods of history, we find that they were influenced by mathematical rules. They also were able to translate these rules into different handmade artic forms. Later in the history, they felt the urgent need to incorporate computer technology into their work. Jorn Utson, an architect, and Ove Arup, an engineer, have researched and developed the process of Computer Aided Design “CAD”. Years later, Frank Gehry was able to implement Computer Aided Manufacturing, CAM, in his work. Recently, Mark Goulthorpe and Zaha Hadid have generated and developed the Parametricism. While, Carlo H. Séquin, a computer sience professor, has run differnet applications on geometric surfaces using CAD and CAM.

Chapter two: The philosophical nature of design process

Utilizing the methodology of Algorithm has helped us expand the design process beyond computerization" using pre-made forms" and has taken it to another level where forms are structured using computation. Computation also, opened for the designer a new world of possiblities and led results that were not achievable otherwise. As a result, and through using "Advanced Parametric Design and Scripting Techniques", designers were lead to the new style that is called “Parametricism”. Moreover, by using Morphoanalysis, and Structural Analysis, we can extract the morphological element and its structural process. This will enable us to generate endless numbers of creative design solutions.

Chapter three: Digital Morphogensis Methodology

This chapter focuses on the process of implementing the developmental style of work and the concept of morphogenesis. If we use motion in a three dimensional space, we can finally reach a transformation state. This development process aims at performing a deep analysis to the smallest contents, i.e the geometrical curves and their mathematical equations. On the other hand, this chapter also focuses on different types of curves and surfaces as a way of analysis as well as application. This can be further clarified if we get a good understanding of the relationship between the design and its components on one hand, and the programs and their inputs on the other hand.

Chapter four: Digital tools

This chapter gives some basic information about the parametric technologies that could be used to get work done. An example of that is Parametric Space. Also, in this chapter, we will shed the light on the idea of transition between spaces and Digital analysis with its digital tools. Also, this chapter will touch on Nurbs surfaces, Meshes and Topology vs Geometry with Macroscopic Design. Then, we will discuss the concepts and thoughts concerning Para 3D. In regards to the Para 3D, it's categorized into different types. These types are: Scalar, Vector, Matrix, Boolean, Object and UVM. Lastly, there is a historical analysis study of Nurbs.

Chapter five: Design thinking methodology

this chapter can be divided into three main points. First is the "design oriented thought process" to solve a given problem and the scientific ways that are adopted. Starting from the very first ideas and working our way through to the final implementations of them. In doing that, we will also study the relationship between manual and digital design techniques. The second point is the "Systematic Teaching Methodology” and how it is important to follow the same analytical systematic process that is used in the design process. Third and last point in this chapter focuses on the importance of “build up of knowledge” and the positive impact of that on the overall learning process.

Chapter six: Parametric applications

this chapter includes some researchers' applications for the analytical methodology of research. Also, it sheds light on applications on surfaces through the Plug-in the Para 3D in the 3D Max program. Moreover, it includes an analysis for the conventional and unconventional ways of design.

Chapter seven: Generative Algorithms CAM, Implementation

This chapter explains the both concept and kinds of protype, while showing the works of a group of artist who work with ceramic using different approaches.

Lastly, a practical example for “Analytical construction" through " CNC Milling Machine or Laser Cutting Machine" method and transfer the wooden model into an actual gypsum model to complete the production process of the ceramic end product.

At the factory for ceramic products, we actually completed Implementation, Fabrication and Production processes using refractory clays. Another example is; creating a variety of shapes in accordance to the class of mathematical surfaces which is also called “transitional surfaces for double curvature”. “Material extrusion” is the method that was utilized and through using a three dimension printing machine called “Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)”