Autodesk help to create world's first AI-designed chairs

Phillipe Strack has joined forces with Autodesk and design company Kartell to create the first chairs designed by AI.

Strack, a well-established name with decades of experience in design, Autodesk and Kartell have produced what are believed to be the first chairs to have been designed by an algorithm as well as the first commercial product made with generative AI.

In a statement explaining the process, Strack said: “Kartell, Autodesk and I asked artificial intelligence a question: Artificial intelligence, do you know how we can rest our bodies using the least amount of material?”

“Artificial intelligence, without culture, without memories, without influence, responded only with intelligence; it’s ‘artificial’ intelligence.”

The chair, which was unveiled at the Milan Design Show, was designed by plugging a set of conditions into an experimental version of Autodesk’s generative design software.

Strack told the software that he wanted the most structurally sound and comfortable chair possible while using as small an amount of material as possible.

This led to a ‘conversation’ between Strack and the AI-driven technology, with the software continuously ‘learning’ from Strack’s feedback.

“This process evolved into a creative conversation much like what would happen between two humans. But to get there, we had to bridge the gap of understanding between the designer’s vision and what an intelligent yet still immature version of our A.I. was able to deliver,” said Mark Davis, senior director of design futures at Autodesk.

Community comments

Latest News

Webinar Replay: BIM’s Role In Product Specification

Posted 27.03.2024

Introduction to BIM Webinar: BIM’s Role In Product Specification
Play VideoPlay Video

This webinar series was curated especially for an audience concerned with the Australian built environment. A range of industry pioneers revealed how BIM & Revit content is going to transform the world of construction there. It featured practical tips and real-life experience from knowledgeable experts. In this second episode, hear from Adam Ward, CTO of Space Group. This very accessible session is for people at all stages of their Building Information Modeling (BIM) journey. He will take you through BIM and its role in product specification.

Hamworthy Heating: The benefits of Stainless Steel in hot water generation

Posted 26.03.2024

With stainless steel becoming a popular choice for hot water products, our friends at Hamworthy Heating take a look at some of the key factors driving this trend.

Fire Protection Is Key for New FrameSafe FR Membrane

Posted 25.03.2024

Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR - a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, medium and high-rise buildings.

CloseClose