When droids start designing

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. Design is probably one of the few professions that cannot be taken over by Artificial Intelligence. AI has managed to be incredibly analytical and logical. Not creative. However, it’s nice to see that algorithms can make attempts at designing! The Raygon lamp is an exercise in algorithmic design by Mohanned Iskanderani. He uses a scripted code to create harmonic cutout patterns that grow larger at some places and become smaller at others, not just creating a product with high sculptural value, but also a lamp that casts some incredible shadows!

Designer: Mohanned Iskanderani

Sarang Sheth

Sarang is the co-editor in chief of Yanko Design. He is a former industrial designer at a Bangalore-based multidisciplinary design studio, working in areas including appliances, FMCG, packaging, technology, luxury, etc. Sarang has written about design and technology for over a decade and has been a jury member on international design awards. He occasionally works on tech concepts featured on Forbes, The Verge, Hypebeast, Digital Trends, SlashGear, Tom's Guide, LetsGoDigital, and Unbox Therapy. Sarang graduated from MIT Institute of Design, Pune.

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