WireFab: Mix-Dimensional Modeling and Fabrication for 3D Mesh Models

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Dec 30, 2016 | 2017, DESIGN METHOD, Fabrication, Jeff Alperovich, Jing Bai, Karthik Ramani, Min Liu, Recent Publications, TANGIBLE, EMBEDDED & EMBODIED INTERFACES, Tangibles, Yuanzhi Cao, Yunbo Zhang

We propose WireFab, a rapid modeling and prototyping system that uses bent metal wires as the structure framework. WireFab approximates both the skeletal articulation and the skin appearance of the corresponding virtual skin meshes, and it allows users to personalize...

Window-Shaping: 3D Design Ideation by Creating on, Borrowing from, and Looking at the Physical World

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Dec 26, 2016 | 2017, DESIGN METHOD, HUMAN SHAPE INTERACTION, Karthik Ramani, Ke Huo, Multi-touch Interaction, Recent Publications, Vinayak

We present, Window-Shaping, a tangible mixed-reality (MR) interaction metaphor for design ideation that allows for the direct creation of 3D shapes on and around physical objects. Using the sketch-and-inflate scheme, our metaphor enables quick design of dimensionally...

Co-3Deator: A Team-First Collaborative 3D Design Ideation Tool

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Dec 26, 2016 | 2017, Cecil Piya, Design Collaboration, Design Representation, Karthik Ramani, Multi-touch Interaction, Publications, Recent Publications, Senthil Chandrasegaran, Vinayak

We present Co-3Deator, a sketch-based collaborative 3D modeling system based on the notion of “team-first” ideation tools, where the needs and processes of the entire design team come before that of an individual designer. Co-3Deator includes two specific...

Deconvolving Feedback Loops in Recommender Systems

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Dec 3, 2016 | 2016, Ayan Sinha, Karthik Ramani, Recent Publications

Collaborative filtering is a popular technique to infer users’ preferences on new content based on the collective information of all users preferences. Recommender systems then use this information to make personalized suggestions to users. When users accept...

Window-Shaping: 3D Design Ideation in Mixed Reality

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Nov 24, 2016 | 2016, HUMAN SHAPE INTERACTION, Karthik Ramani, Ke Huo, Mid-air Interaction, Multi-touch Interaction, Vinayak

We present, Window-Shaping, a mobile, markerless, mixed-reality (MR) interface for creative design ideation that allows for the direct creation of 3D shapes on and around physical objects. Using the sketch-and-inflate scheme, we present a design workflow where users...