Rhodotus
AI-generated nature-inspired light design, made through 3d printing technology.
YEAR
2023
CLIENT
IN COLLABORATION WITH PIXOLID
TYPE OF WORK
LIGHTING DESIGN, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
"Nature is the source of all true knowledge." - Leonardo da Vinci
using ai as a tool for nature inspired design
Rhodotus is a uniquely designed light object created using generative AI and 3D printing technology. Based on a text prompt, the design was developed from the intricate geometry of the Rhodotus Palmatus mushroom, known for its triply periodic minimal surfaces, natural mathematical structures found in organic life.
These interwoven surface patterns were translated into a functional light piece, playing with transparency, structure, and light to create a sculptural yet usable object.
Fusing Nature, AI, and Design Innovation
Made using advanced fabrication processes, Rhodotus reflects the beauty of biological complexity while offering a calming, organic aesthetic. Incorporating biomorphic and fractal patterns is known to enhance well-being and strengthen our connection to nature in biophilic interiors.
The project is a collaboration between Pixolid, a Berlin-based AI and design studio, and Dutch designer Lilian van Daal, known for her work in biomimicry and 3D-printed structures. Together, they merge AI, design, and nature into a light that sparks both curiosity and conversation.