Annie Yining Chen
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GRASSHOPPER ANIMATION

GAGEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FALL 2021INSTRUCTORKEITH KASEMAN
PROJECT INTRODUCTIONThis project encompasses multiple objectives. Firstly, it seeks to delve into the animation plugin within grasshopper, allowing for dynamic and visually engaging design explorations. Secondly, it aims to create a complex Spatial Instrument using grasshopper’s flexible capabilities. This involves employing dynamic analytical methods for geometric construction and parametric operations. The digital volume for this instrument is constrained to 25m x 25m x 25m, requiring efficient use of space.

Within this volume, the project aims to develop operable mechanisms that provide a wide range of variable inputs, establish relational hierarchies, facilitate dataflow logic, and showcase behavioral differences. These mechanisms will be achieved through the utilization of specific operations, approaches, and components such as Global Values (Set and Get) and State GateDispatch.

By incorporating these elements, the project seeks to create a design that not only captivates visually but also offers interactive and adaptable features. Through the exploration of animation plugins, intricate spatial instruments, and dynamic analytical approaches, the project strives to push the boundaries of design possibilities within the defined digital volume.

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