Xylem and Hyphae

Year

2010

links

shop: Xylem Jewelry
shop: Hyphae Jewelry
shop: Hyphae Lamps

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The Xylem (2D) and Hyphae (3D) systems are computational design tools for creating network structures. They began as an algorithm for mimicking how veins form in leaves. We’ve adapted this algorithm to 3 dimensions and further developed it to create our own pattern dialects. We've created systems to generate jewelry, lamps, sculpture and even architecture.

By coupling our algorithm to digital fabrication, we've made several series of generative products. Every piece in these series is one-of-a-kind, a unique result of our in-silico growth system.

  1. Xylem + Hyphae inspiration

    2010
  2. Xylem + Hyphae algorithms

    2010
  3. Hyphae Lamps

    2011
  4. Xylem Arbor Sculpture

    2023
  5. Hyphae Jewelry

    2011
  6. Summit at Sea installation

    2016
  7. Xylem Trellis

    2014
  8. Xylem Jewelry

    2010
  9. Hyphae animations

    2011