Generative Design Connected Learning Part 1: What is Generative Design

Module overview

Knowing a little more detailed information about what generative design is and how it can be used will give the proper background to starting later exercises.

You will learn:

• How to outline what is Generative Design.
• What are the benefits of Generative Design.
• How it compares to topology optimization.

About the author

This content was created by Apolo Vanderberg, Autodesk Designated Specialist and Instructor focused on CFD and Generative Design.

Before you start

• Please make sure you have Autodesk Fusion software loaded and installed.
• If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
• To collaborate with other industry professionals taking the module, or if you have questions or feedback during the module, please visit the module forum. 

DISCLAIMER: This content demonstrates methods that can be applied when completing a simulation study in order to demonstrate software capabilities and possible workflows. The simulation study shown follows design assumptions that are not mentioned in the videos – users should apply engineering judgement when working on their own project.

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Module outline

• What is Generative Design
• Benefits of Generative Design
• What Can It Do for Sustainability?
• Generative Design vs Topology Optimization
• Generative Design Connected Learning Part 1: What is Generative Design - Quiz
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