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A new representation of 3D shape, referred to as Dynamic Shape Representation, is introduced in this paper. This representation is aimed at better supporting the generative application of shape grammars in product design. Inspired from real design process at a cognitive level, shape transforming actions in product design instead of geometric and topologic features of the product form are represented and manipulated in our system. This Dynamic Shape Representation offers better support to generative design of conceptual product forms with flexible shape creations. Two product design examples are presented in this paper in order to evaluate the feasibility of this new representation for 3D shape grammar applications in design.
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This research is sponsored by the Hong Kong UGC research grant, the general research fund (project number BQ-20L).
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Cui, J., Tang, MX. (2014). Representing 3D Shape Grammars in a Generative Product Design System. In: Gero, J. (eds) Design Computing and Cognition '12. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9112-0_21
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