COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN

The Computational Design research group aims at new ideas, models, representations and systems for design in the complex contemporary world... Computational Design seeks to understand design and to use computers to do so. Our vision is to create compelling computing aids that complement the capabilities of designers in general and flexible ways... Computational design tools assist designers in their professional work, one key aspect of which is devising, evaluating, and choosing among multiple design alternatives. Yet, with few and limited exceptions, current tools handle just a single design model at a time, forcing users to adopt various ad-hoc strategies for dealing with multiple design alternatives. We describe CAMBRIA, a multi-state prototype tool for simultaneously managing multiple 2D vector graphics models. Based on analysis of expert feedback, we propose an initial set of system design guidelines for building graphics editing systems capable of managing multiple,..

Also known as: Computational Design Group

Primary location: New York United States