Looking at CAD from Morphology

Our knowledge on Morphology of Industrial Design was increased through its relation to CAD systems. It was not just a functional change, because there was an integration of conceptual and operational morphological knowledge with 3D modelling systems. Over almost ten years of research we identified three different stages: exploration, surpassing of restrictions and expansion. We worked mainly in the generative systems of curve spatial surfaces and on their determination and communication, combining both digital and analogous resources. Throughout these stages we were able to understand CAD systems as instruments of inquiry that enable morphological explorations that would be unfeasible without them. If we can look beyond their visualizing faculties we can enter this challenging research area that will allow us to broaden the vision and scope of our discipline. [Full paper in Spanish