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MANAV

Project Type Grasshopper Workflow/Script
Role Team - Manas Bhatia, John Masataka Jiang, Hao Lee, Sebastian Schloesser
Tools Used Rhino, Grasshopper, Python
Course A4164‑1 / Fall 2024 / Design Intelligence
Course Instructors Danil Nagy
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Manav is an innovative Grasshopper workflow specifically designed to generate ergonomic furniture based on human postures.

Developed by Manas Bhatia, John Masataka Jiang, Hao Lee, and Sebastian Schloesser, within the Design Intelligence Course taught by Danil Nagy at Columbia GSAPP.
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Manav is an innovative Grasshopper workflow that revolutionizes furniture design by analyzing and adapting to human postures. This computational tool bridges the gap between traditional furniture design and the diverse ways humans interact with their environment. By starting with actual human postures rather than preconceived notions, Manav creates customized furniture solutions that prioritize ergonomics, comfort, and inclusivity. The project demonstrates how computational design can create more human-centered solutions, potentially transforming how furniture is designed and produced.

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