Computational system for automating the design-to-fabrication workflow of modular kitchen furniture. The workflow converts configuration data into parametric cabinet components and optimized CNC cutting layouts.
This system was developed to automate the design-to-fabrication workflow for modular kitchen furniture. The process converts configuration data and production lists into parametric cabinet components ready for digital manufacturing.
By combining rule-based modeling with automated geometry generation, the system transforms product specifications into structured CAD outputs and fabrication data. The workflow enables rapid generation of both standard modules and custom elements while maintaining consistency across the entire product catalog.
Traditional kitchen production workflows rely heavily on manual drafting and repetitive modeling tasks when translating client configurations into fabrication-ready components.
Key technical challenges included:
• Converting configuration data into structured parametric components
• Automating the generation of cabinet fronts and modular elements
• Managing both standard modules and custom pieces within the same system
• Maintaining consistency between CAD geometry and production data
• Optimizing material usage during fabrication
The project resulted in a computational workflow that connects product configuration, parametric modeling and digital fabrication preparation.
The system generates modular kitchen components through Rhino and Grasshopper, producing synchronized CAD geometry and production data tables. Fabrication preparation is automated through OpenNest, enabling optimized nesting strategies for CNC cutting.
The workflow provides:
• Automated generation of modular kitchen components
• Integration between configuration data and CAD production models
• Optimized material usage through automated nesting
• Reduced manual drafting in the production pipeline
• Fabrication-ready geometry for CNC manufacturing
