Lamina

Lamina is a custom tool for Houdini to quickly distribute and align repeating meshes along a base surface. Attributes such as the density, uniformity, and direction vector of the system can easily be adjusted via exposed parameters to quickly generate complex surface ornamentation of existing geometry.

Wrapping a 3D scan in overlapping metal sequins.

Wrapping a 3D scan in overlapping metal sequins.

General overview of the process.

General overview of the process.

Forming a shape with interlocking iridescent rings.

Forming a shape with interlocking iridescent rings.

Changing the surface gradient vector component.

Changing the surface gradient vector component.