Designing. Making. Computation.
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Published in Harper’s BAZAAR Serbia!
I’m thrilled to announce that my collaboration with the fashion brand Monize and Harpers Bazaar has resulted in the first (as far as I know) hybrid photography/AI cover for a multinational magazine brand! The cover and editorial blends traditional photography of a real model and wardrobe along with fictional AI-generated settings, backgrounds, and architectures. It […]
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Interview + Feature on Parametric-Architecture.com
New feature story and interview on my work by Parametric-architecture.com! https://parametric-architecture.com/exploring-the-ai-frontier-in-architecture-insights-from-joshua-vermillion/
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Spatial Effects with Midjourney 2.0 Workshop
Introduction of the workshop: Text-to-image diffusion models are an accessible way for artists, architects, and designers to experiment with Artificial Intelligence. MidJourney is one such platform that engages our imaginations and lets us explore and test design ideas in a fraction of the time it would traditionally take to draw, model, or render. Joshua Vermillion […]
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The Future of AI in Architecture [Panel]
Joshua Vermilion was part of a thought-provoking panel discussion that explores the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world of architecture together with Tim Fu, Chantal Matar, and Hamid Hassanzadeh. The event was streamed live and can be watched on PA’s Instagram, bringing together some of the most innovative and pioneering designers in […]
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Guest Speaker at Computational Design: NEXY 13 Conference
THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE: An online interactive conference with global frontiers. Two-day online conference with live presentations, tutorials, interactive Sessions, live mentorship & panel discussions. A collaborative initiative by ParametricArchitecture (PA) and DesignMorphine (DM). Computational Design: NEXT 13 brings together pioneers and professionals from all industries to meet and discuss new emerging technologies in […]
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Article about my work in AATONAU Magazine
AATONAU, an art magazine, just featured me in an article! They feature a new artist daily. The article , written by Hajra Salinas, focuses on my use of AI-diffusion models as a design technologist: “With the advent of artificial intelligence, Vermillion has ventured into the realm of virtual reality, exploring the potential of combining human […]
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Spatial Effects with Midjourney Workshop
Spatial Effects with Midjourney: Text-to-image diffusion models are an accessible way for artists, architects, and designers to experiment with Artificial Intelligence. MidJourney is one such platform that engages our imaginations and lets us explore and test design ideas in a fraction of the time it would traditionally take to draw, model, or render. Joshua Vermillion […]
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Fundamentals of Digital Design for Architecture Online Course on Kadenze
Fundamentals of Digital Design for Architecture on Kadenze New online course taught by Joshua Vermillion, UNLV School of Architecture: This program is a new spin on beginning architectural design, introducing digital skill sets and parametric thinking through drawing, modeling, and prototyping. The exercises progress from two-dimensional drawings and graphic compositions, to three-dimensional spatial studies, to […]
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Presentation at International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Assistant Professor Joshua Vermillion was an invited speaker at an international symposium—the International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: the impact of the infosphere on human life, hosted by the Associazione Culturale Luigi Bonazzi at the University of Perugia, Italy. The International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence took place at the Aula Magna of […]
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Paper presented at the NCBDS 2018 Conference at the University of Cincinnati
Joshua Vermillion presented a peer reviewed paper at the 2018 National Conference on the Beginning Design Conference on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Full paper forthcoming: De Salvatierra, Alberto; Solano, Samantha; Vermillion, Joshua (2018). “The Spatial Indeterminacy of Time: De[MONSTR]ative Architectures as Beginning Design Pedagogy.” Proceedings of the 2018 National Conference on the […]
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Presentation at the Taylor X Symposium at the University of Calgary
Joshua Vermillion was a keynote speaker at the Taylor X Symposium. The Taylor X Symposium celebrates 10 years of the Taylor Seminar Block Course at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS). Each year EVDS brings emerging designers in the fields of digital fabrication, design and computation in architecture to Calgary to explore design […]
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![De[MONSTR]ative Architectures: Apotheosis of the Unfamiliar – 2nd Year Studio at UNLV](http://vermillion.faculty.unlv.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/figure06-1092x667.jpg)
De[MONSTR]ative Architectures: Apotheosis of the Unfamiliar – 2nd Year Studio at UNLV
During the Fall 2017 semester a new set of exercises for a design foundation studio was developed by Alberto de Salvatierra, Samantha Solano, and Joshua Vermillion. Inspired by temporal cycles and systems, the UNLV School of Architecture’s Design Foundation course—which must serve the dual constituency of beginning architecture and landscape architecture students—was redesigned and rebuilt […]
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“Field Instrument” + “Ghosts of Las Vegas” Projects Featured in Newly Published Book
Two public art proposals designed and planned in collaboration with Jonathon Anderson (Ryerson) and Dave Rowe (UNLV) were featured in Caryn Brause’s new book, The Designer’s Field Guide to Collaboration, published by Routledge in 2017. The first project, “Ghosts of Las Vegas,” proposed a glowing wall featuring CNC sculpted reliefs of Las Vegas signage from […]
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Fielden Medal for Contributions of Excellence to Architectural Education
Joshua Vermillion received the Jane + Robert Fielden Medal for Contributions of Excellence to Architectural Education from UNLV’s School of Architecture.
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Paper presented at the NCBDS 2017 Conference at the University of Utah
Joshua Vermillion presented a peer reviewed paper at the 2017 National Conference on the Beginning Design Conference on the campus of the University of Utah. Vermillion, Joshua; Shai Yeshayahu; Samantha Solano (2017). “CNC Mediated Representation”. 2017 Proceedings of the National Conference on the Beginning Design Student. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 9-11 March. Full […]
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Parametric Design Presentation to Construction Specifications Institute Las Vegas Chapter
On September 12, 2017 I gave a seminar/presentation to members of the local Construction Specifications Institute chapter on best-practices using parametric design tools in the construction industry. Attendees earned Continuing Education Units through the American Institute of Architects.
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Parametric Design Presentation at Innova Technologies in Las Vegas
On June 20, 2017, I gave a presentation on parametric design best-practices to 30+ professionals at Innova Technologies (a structural engineering firm in Las Vegas).
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Book: “Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students” published by Routledge
Edited by Jason S. Johnson and Joshua Vermillion, Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students teaches you the basics of digital design and fabrication tools with creative design exercises, featuring over 200 illustrations, which emphasize process and evaluation as key to designing in digital mediums. The clear, jargon-free introductions to key concepts and terms help you experiment […]
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Paper presented at the NCBDS 2016 Conference at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Joshua Vermillion and Shai Yeshayahu presented a peer reviewed paper at the 2016 National Conference on the Beginning Design Conference on the campus of the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Yeshayahu, Shai; Joshua Vermillion; Jonathon Anderson (2016). “Agency for Informed Design and Analysis: Time-based Media as 1:1 >> 1:many”, 2016 Proceedings of the National Conference […]
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Augmenting Reality Workshop with Hadrian Predock (USC) in the Foundation Studio
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Paper published and presented at the 2015 NCBDS Conference at the University of Houston
Joshua Vermillion and Shai Yeshayahu presented a peer reviewed paper at the 2015 National Conference on the Beginning Design Conference on the campus of the University of Houston. Yeshayahu, Shai; Joshua Vermillion; Jonathon Anderson (2015). “Documenting Design Processes through Video and Creative Marketing”, 2015 Proceedings of the National Conference on the Beginning Design Student. University […]
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Every Neighborhood Needs an Architect wins Fourth Place in Federally-funded Competition
In Spring 2015, I was part of a team that placed fourth overall ($50,000 prize) in the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) competition. This is a federally funded economic development program started by the Obama administration to solicit innovative ideas in the urban environment to spur economic development, and judged locally by a mixture of […]
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Reflecting + Projecting Exhibition at the Barrick Museum on UNLV Campus
https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2014/dec/17/barrick-museums-20-years-design-architecture-vegas/ Las Vegas Weekly http://vegasseven.com/2015/01/07/unlv-exhibit-explores-past-present-future-architectural-design/
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Public Lecture at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Environmental Design
Joshua Vermillion delivered a public presentation as part of the “2014 Design Matters Lecture Series” at the Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary.
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Graduate Studio Moves on to Finalist Round in Federally Funded SC2 Competition
The first round of the SC2 Competition was integrated into the Fall 2014 graduate comprehensive studio (co-taught with Mark Roddy, FAIA). This one month-long effort was recognized by the City of Las Vegas and received a 7th place ranking in the first-round of the competition among all of the teams and projects submitted In January […]
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Paper presented + published at the 2014 SIGRADI Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay
Joshua Vermillion presented a peer reviewed paper at the 2014 Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics (SIGRADI) Conference in Montevideo, Uruguay. Vermillion, Joshua (2014). “Physical Computing without Computing: Small Responsive Prototypes”, 2014 SIGRADI Conference Proceedings. Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay, 12-14 November. Full paper here.
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2014 Taylor Seminar Lecturer at the University of Calgary Environmental Design
In 2014 I was invited to the University of Calgary for one week as the Taylor Seminar Lecturer. The Taylor Seminar brings emerging designers in the fields of digital fabrication, design and computation in architecture to Calgary to explore design research proposals and prototypes with a group of graduate students. Over the course of 4-5 days […]
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Paper presented + published at the Fall 2014 ACSA Conference at Dalhousie University
Joshua Vermillion presented a peer reviewed paper at the Fall 2014 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Conference on the campus of Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vermillion, Joshua (2014). “Integrating Physical Computing with Making”, 2014 ACSA Fall Conference Proceedings: Working Out, Thinking While Building. Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 16-18 October. Full paper […]
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Paper published at the 2014 NCBDS Conference at IIT in Chicago
Joshua Vermillion published a co-authored, peer reviewed paper at the 2014 NCBDS Conference held at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Vermillion, Joshua; Jonathon Anderson; Dave Rowe (2014). “Craft-based Education: A Model that Supports Play and Innovation”, 2014 National Conference on the Beginning Design Student Proceedings. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, 3-5 April. […]
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Small Parts, Complex Effects Solo Exhibition at the Kasian Gallery in Calgary
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