custom engagement rings made with code, 3D-printing and diamonds
Last year we produced our first engagement ring with a gemstone. This year we took on more custom jewelry projects. Here are two…
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experiments with generative wood inlay
Each year we try to give our family gifts we have made for the holidays. This year we decided to design something new,…
Data-customized midsoles with New Balance
Nervous System is working with New Balance to develop functional 3D-printed midsoles for performance running shoes. We have created proprietary systems to generate…
New from our lab: Calyx and Bromeliad Lamps
We are launching two new limited edition lamps, the Calyx and Bromeliad. These flower and leaf-inspired lights are the first Hyphae lamps we…
a tale of 7 kinematics dresses: a red dress, a museum acquisition, + 5 more
Our Kinematics project creates a new workflow that examines how technology can be used to make fashion in the future by combining body scans +…
growing objects – 3D-printed zoetropes
“Growing Objects” is a series of kinetic sculptures that illustrate algorithmic growth processes. Inspired by 19th century zoetropes, these interactive sculptures consist of…
microscopic art jigsaw puzzles
We are excited to announce a new series of generative jigsaw puzzles featuring microscopic art! These laser-cut, computer generated jigsaws feature microscopic photographs…
Design with Nervous System at MoMA Store Soho this Sunday
This Sunday July 12th we will be at the MoMA Store in Soho (81 Spring Street, NYC) for a special event from 1-4pm.…
hyphae experiments: autodesk ember and growing on the body
This past weekend was one of hyphae experiments. We finally had a chance to play around with Autodesk’s Ember 3D-printer. And we also…
the emergent patterns of paint wrinkling
Last weekend we ventured to the Arnold Arboretum to view the blooming lilacs. Although the flowers were spectacular, it was actually a garbage…