2024
A honeycomb patterned phone stand created with computational design.
This project was my first dive into computational design, 3D modeling, and fabrication. What began as a basic phone stand quickly evolved into an exploration of geometric structures and systems thinking, pushing me to move from the beginner level to a more advanced challenge.
I created a 3D-printed phone stand using a tapered hexagonal mesh pattern, inspired by geodesic structures, especially Buckminster Fuller's iconic hexagonal dome.
The honeycomb design balances form and function, providing structural strength, visual simplicity, and compatibility with devices like smartphones and Kindles.
Through experimenting with mesh generation, circle scaling, and lofting techniques in Grasshopper, I learned how design, structure, and material interact in 3D space. Feedback from peers encouraged me to smooth the edges and improve the transitions, which I implemented in the final version.
This project wasn’t just about making a phone stand—it was about learning through making. It helped me understand how computational tools can turn everyday objects into thoughtful, adaptable designs.
