Joshua Vermillion

Author: vermillion

Factory360 Workshop

I had a great time delivering a generative-AI workshop with Midjourney on May 12, 2023 for Factory360. Thanks to Zoe Ganch for the invitation!

12 May 2023
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…

11 May 2023
WePresent Feature

I was a featured creative for WePresent! Some of my generative-AI work is displayed along side a fantastic write up by Alyn Griffiths.

9 May 2023
Presented at the AIA Indiana Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program

On May 5, 2023, I presented to and had a great conversation about Al with the members of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program at AIA Indiana.

5 May 2023
Guest Speaker at Computational Design: NEXT 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…

16 April 2023
Expert Talk for FOLDS Design Studio

Gave a presentation over Zoom for participants in the UNFOLD Design Competition in partnership with FOLDS Design Studio!

15 April 2023
Lectured at Baskent University in Ankara, Turkey

I gave a lecture on generative-AI to students and faculty at Baskent University in Ankara, Turkey on April 14, 2023 over Zoom.

14 April 2023
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…

8 April 2023
Generative AI Workshop for Ball State University

I gave a Midjourney prompting workshop for Ball State University April 1, 2023. Many thanks to Kevin Klinger for the invitation and to Richard Tursky for the thoughtful (and partially AI-generated) promotional graphics!

1 April 2023
Digital FUTURES Pecha Kucha Presentation

I presented a short Pecha Kucha slide show along with a long discussion afterwards on April 1, 2023.

1 April 2023
AI Workshops at Architekton + Jones Studio

Workshops and talks about generative AI to two firms in Tempe, Arizona.

28 March 2023
Article about my work in PhotonWorld Magazine

A really nice article written by Thorsten Naeser of PhotonWorld Magazine.

17 March 2023
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…

4 March 2023
Digital FUTURES Generative AI Workshop

I participated in a live streamed workshop by Digital FUTURES for the generative-AI platform, Midjourney on February 25, 2023.

25 February 2023
Architecture After AI Exhibition

JAN. 30 TO FEB. 24, 2023, ALL DAY LOCATION: MEBANE GALLERY Curated by Associate Professor Kory Bieg, Assistant Professor Daniel Koehler, and Associate Professor Clay Odom. “Architecture After AI” is an exhibition that explores the potential of artificial intelligence platforms to revolutionize the field of architecture, from the way buildings are designed to the conception…

30 January 2023
Short Feature Article on my Work on AI Image Making

Nice article by Parametric-Architecture on my work with AI image-making.

23 December 2022
Interviewed on Better Buildings, Better Society Podcast

Titled “Are AI Systems Creative?”, my interview by Steven Forrester on the Better Buildings, Better Society podcast from December 7, 2022.

7 December 2022
Three Research Posters Presented

I had three different research posters displayed in the College of Fine Art’s Creative Collaborations colloquium.

26 October 2022
AI and the Design Studio Session on Digital FUTURES

Gave a presentation followed by a discussion on AI and the Design Studio as part of Digital FUTURES with Neil Leach.

16 October 2022
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…

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018
“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…

1 April 2018
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.

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018
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.

1 April 2018
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).

1 April 2018
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…

1 April 2018