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Papers by Emrecan Gulay
Blucher Design Proceedings, Sep 30, 2023
The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physic... more The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physical and digital processes in architecture. Existing methods for physical-digital integration offer limited support for explorations with folded non-linear surfaces. This paper introduces a feedback-oriented design approach linking physical models with digital tools to enhance ideation processes in architecture. We employ paper as a medium for translating simple mock-up ideas to more elaborate digital design models. We explain the physical exploration, 3D scanning, digital simulation, and fabrication processes. Then, we discuss the results, observations, and limitations of this design approach. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms.
Student Interaction Design Research Conference, 2018
As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aid... more As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aided design and fabrication technologies, architects have been seeking ways to initiate a comprehensive dialogue between the virtual and the material realms. Current methodologies do not offer embodied workflows that utilize the feedback obtained through a subsequent transition process between physical and digital design. Therefore, narrowing the separation between these two platforms remains as a research problem. This literature review elaborates the divide between physical and digital design, testing and manufacturing techniques in the morphological process of architectural form. We first review the digital transformation in the architectural design discourse. Then, we proceed by introducing a variety of methods that are integrating digital and physical workflows and suggesting an alternative approach. Our work unveils that there is a need for empirical research with a focus on integrated approaches to create intuitively embodied experiences for architectural designers. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing~Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms
Companion Proceedings of the 2020 Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces, 2020
With the widespread adoption of digital design and fabrication technologies, architects have been... more With the widespread adoption of digital design and fabrication technologies, architects have been looking for ways to connect virtual and physical design platforms. Previous research offers a limited perspective on the feedback exchange between physical and digital modes of design. My doctoral research looks into the changing role of physical methods with the ongoing digitalization in architecture. The research has been progressing through research prototypes and interviews. Produced prototypes correlate tangible outcomes with the theoretical framework established during the first year of my studies. By introducing a feedback-oriented de-sign approach, linking physical and digital tools, this work aims to enhance initial design processes in architecture and facilitate creative programmatic solutions for architects.
Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physic... more The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physical and digital processes in architecture. Existing methods for physical-digital integration offer limited support for explorations with folded non-linear surfaces. This paper introduces a feedback-oriented design approach linking physical models with digital tools to enhance ideation processes in architecture. We employ paper as a medium for translating simple mock-up ideas to more elaborate digital design models. We explain the physical exploration, 3D scanning, digital simulation, and fabrication processes. Then, we discuss the results, observations, and limitations of this design approach. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms.
Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aid... more As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aided design and fabrication technologies, architects have been seeking ways to initiate a comprehensive dialogue between the virtual and the material realms. Current methodologies do not offer embodied workflows that utilize the feedback obtained through a subsequent transition process between physical and digital design. Therefore, narrowing the separation between these two platforms remains as a research problem. This literature review elaborates the divide between physical and digital design, testing and manufacturing techniques in the morphological process of architectural form. We first review the digital transformation in the architectural design discourse. Then, we proceed by introducing a variety of methods that are integrating digital and physical workflows and suggesting an alternative approach. Our work unveils that there is a need for empirical research with a focus on integrated approaches to create intuitively embodied experiences for architectural designers. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing~Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms
Blucher Design Proceedings, Sep 30, 2023
The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physic... more The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physical and digital processes in architecture. Existing methods for physical-digital integration offer limited support for explorations with folded non-linear surfaces. This paper introduces a feedback-oriented design approach linking physical models with digital tools to enhance ideation processes in architecture. We employ paper as a medium for translating simple mock-up ideas to more elaborate digital design models. We explain the physical exploration, 3D scanning, digital simulation, and fabrication processes. Then, we discuss the results, observations, and limitations of this design approach. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms.
Student Interaction Design Research Conference, 2018
As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aid... more As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aided design and fabrication technologies, architects have been seeking ways to initiate a comprehensive dialogue between the virtual and the material realms. Current methodologies do not offer embodied workflows that utilize the feedback obtained through a subsequent transition process between physical and digital design. Therefore, narrowing the separation between these two platforms remains as a research problem. This literature review elaborates the divide between physical and digital design, testing and manufacturing techniques in the morphological process of architectural form. We first review the digital transformation in the architectural design discourse. Then, we proceed by introducing a variety of methods that are integrating digital and physical workflows and suggesting an alternative approach. Our work unveils that there is a need for empirical research with a focus on integrated approaches to create intuitively embodied experiences for architectural designers. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing~Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms
Companion Proceedings of the 2020 Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces, 2020
With the widespread adoption of digital design and fabrication technologies, architects have been... more With the widespread adoption of digital design and fabrication technologies, architects have been looking for ways to connect virtual and physical design platforms. Previous research offers a limited perspective on the feedback exchange between physical and digital modes of design. My doctoral research looks into the changing role of physical methods with the ongoing digitalization in architecture. The research has been progressing through research prototypes and interviews. Produced prototypes correlate tangible outcomes with the theoretical framework established during the first year of my studies. By introducing a feedback-oriented de-sign approach, linking physical and digital tools, this work aims to enhance initial design processes in architecture and facilitate creative programmatic solutions for architects.
Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physic... more The advancement of computational design and fabrication technologies has allowed combining physical and digital processes in architecture. Existing methods for physical-digital integration offer limited support for explorations with folded non-linear surfaces. This paper introduces a feedback-oriented design approach linking physical models with digital tools to enhance ideation processes in architecture. We employ paper as a medium for translating simple mock-up ideas to more elaborate digital design models. We explain the physical exploration, 3D scanning, digital simulation, and fabrication processes. Then, we discuss the results, observations, and limitations of this design approach. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms.
Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aid... more As design thinking shifted away from conventional methods with the rapid adoption of computer-aided design and fabrication technologies, architects have been seeking ways to initiate a comprehensive dialogue between the virtual and the material realms. Current methodologies do not offer embodied workflows that utilize the feedback obtained through a subsequent transition process between physical and digital design. Therefore, narrowing the separation between these two platforms remains as a research problem. This literature review elaborates the divide between physical and digital design, testing and manufacturing techniques in the morphological process of architectural form. We first review the digital transformation in the architectural design discourse. Then, we proceed by introducing a variety of methods that are integrating digital and physical workflows and suggesting an alternative approach. Our work unveils that there is a need for empirical research with a focus on integrated approaches to create intuitively embodied experiences for architectural designers. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing~Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms