Order of Operations

Onur Gun, for SmartGeometry 2008Conference
http://www.smartgeometry.org/

Some more recent SEM scans

Sea Urchin





Weevil

Recent Structural Studies

looking at Membrane Depth


first_component





second_component

A new beginning

GC breakthrough! A double polygonal reference allows for a component connection on two polygon inputs. 

Props to that thug Stevezors for the technical expertise! And the GCOG (GenerativeComponentsOriginalGangster), Onur Gun for the tip.

Protoforming Fun

First attempt at knot. Originating from a manipulated circle curve.
From the top: Perspective View; Right View; Top View; Front View

SEM Magic!

JEWEL BEETLE WING COVERS
After a few shots of the more uneventful exterior shell, we decided to crack the edge... What beauty! What mystery!!!




BUTTERFLYWING
at 1800x, this is but a mere teaser, more will be posted once I find a faster internet connection, haha. This is only the tip of the iceberg!

Second Iterations Single Surface