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Nervous System collaborates on new 3D-printed organ research published on cover of Science

05.02.2019by Jessica 3 Comments

We founded Nervous System in 2007 with the goal of adapting algorithms and strategies from nature into new ways to design products; but we never imagined we’d have the opportunity […]

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3dprinting, collaboration, design, science & nature

microscopic art jigsaw puzzles

08.06.2015by Jessica Leave a comment

We are excited to announce a new series of generative jigsaw puzzles featuring microscopic art! These laser-cut, computer generated jigsaws feature microscopic photographs of cells created by scientists. Neural networks, […]

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collaboration, housewares, puzzles, science & nature

Floraform – an exploration of differential growth

Featuredby Jesse Louis-Rosenberg 7 Comments

Introducing Floraform, the latest generative design system from Nervous System. Floraform is inspired by the biomechanics of growing leaves and blooming flowers and explores the development of surfaces through differential […]

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3dprinting, inspiration, jewelry, science & nature, simulation

the emergent patterns of paint wrinkling

05.16.2015by Jessica 3 Comments

Last weekend we ventured to the Arnold Arboretum to view the blooming lilacs. Although the flowers were spectacular, it was actually a garbage can that ended up garnering our attention. […]

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photography, science & nature, travel

a curious case of ice terraces

02.27.2015by Jessica 2 Comments

Here in Boston, we’ve been blanketed by a record-breaking 100+ inches of snow. It has been too cold for any of it to melt until a couple of days ago […]

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science & nature

structures that unfold like flowers

02.12.2015by Jessica 2 Comments

Inside a bud, a flower’s petals lie in wait, a tight bundle of compressed tissue. When the conditions are right, they burst forth, blooming in an impressive display of geometry […]

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science & nature, simulation

floraform – 5 point growth

02.02.2015by Jessica 1 Comment

I rendered this animation last night of one of my favorite floraform pieces we’ve generated so far. It exhibits an odd, spiraling, 5-form symmetry as it grows. This radial symmetry […]

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science & nature, simulation, work in progress

nature feature: mushroom undersides

10.17.2014by Jessica 3 Comments

For most, the word fungus evokes images of the gilled mushrooms that appear on our plates or pop up in suburban lawns. But, mushrooms are actually the tip of the […]

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photography, science & nature

“Growing Objects” exhibit and Alaska workshops

08.12.2014by Marie Staver 2 Comments

We have two major events coming up this month. The first is our solo exhibition titled “Growing Objects” at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stonybrook University, opening […]

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3dprinting, art, science & nature, travel

thinking about zoetropes

07.04.2014by Jessica Leave a comment

We are working on a series of 3D zoetropes for our upcoming exhibit, “Growing Objects,” at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at SUNY Stonybrook. Each one will demonstrate […]

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3dprinting, science & nature, simulation, work in progress

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