fresh bytes
Subscribe Now

Designer uses algorithm to genetically breed … chairs

Chairgenics_lss_hor.jpg

Habraken figured there had to be a more scientific way to design the ultimate chair. “I wondered if I could breed the perfect chair, like we try to breed the perfect thoroughbred,” he says. His most recent project, Chairgenics, is an investigation into what would happen if you took the best features of the world’s most iconic chairs and blended them together to create a totally new form. Would it be possible to design the perfect chair through genetic breeding?
via Wired

Continue reading

Leave a Reply

featured blogs
May 6, 2026
Hollywood has struck gold with The Lord of the Rings and Dune'”so which sci-fi and fantasy books should filmmakers tackle next?...

featured paper

Want early design analysis without simulation?

Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

Traditional verification methods are failing today's complex IC designs, which require a proactive, early-stage analysis approach. A shift-left methodology addresses IP block integration challenges and the limitations of traditional simulation and ERC tools. Insight Analyzer detects hard-to-find leakage issues across power domains, enabling early analysis without full simulation. Identify inefficiencies earlier to reduce rework, improve reliability, and enhance power performance.

Click to read more!

featured chalk talk

What’s Driving Zephyr’s Momentum
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Brendon Slade from NXP and Amelia Dalton explore what Zephyr makes unique, how it compares to other RTOS options, and how its design philosophy enables developers to scale from simple prototypes to production-ready systems with confidence.
May 4, 2026
3,592 views