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(Weston Porter; Computational Designer, Digital/Analog Fabricator, Roboticist)
Weston specializes in developing and parameterizing digital concepts, translating complex designs into parts and plans, and bringing together the means, materials and machines for physical production.
Based in NYC, he often work with teams on large projects, sometimes in small collaborations with artists and designers, and occasionally just for himself on flights of fancy.
Weston specializes in developing and parameterizing digital concepts, translating complex designs into parts and plans, and bringing together the means, materials and machines for physical production.
Based in NYC, he often work with teams on large projects, sometimes in small collaborations with artists and designers, and occasionally just for himself on flights of fancy.
Weston integrates new technologies to automate and enhance workflows in design and fabrication. With over fifteen years of experience, he has developed a deep understanding of the conceptualization and physical realization of complex and experimental sculptures and structures.
His core skills include computational design with Grasshopper and Python, and digital fabrication. Expertise built on a deep understanding of both digital and analog tools and techniques gained from extensive experience and vocational training in fabrication prior and concurrent to pursuing degrees in art, design and architecture.
In addition to his current focus on design and project management, Weston still specializes in the programming and operation of advanced CNC machinery and robotic arms for fabrication and assembly, including creative performances, and continues to innovate within the field.
He has authored and taught university courses on design technology and digital fabrication and continues tutoring students and consulting for professionals.
His core skills include computational design with Grasshopper and Python, and digital fabrication. Expertise built on a deep understanding of both digital and analog tools and techniques gained from extensive experience and vocational training in fabrication prior and concurrent to pursuing degrees in art, design and architecture.
In addition to his current focus on design and project management, Weston still specializes in the programming and operation of advanced CNC machinery and robotic arms for fabrication and assembly, including creative performances, and continues to innovate within the field.
He has authored and taught university courses on design technology and digital fabrication and continues tutoring students and consulting for professionals.