Computational Design and Computer-aided Creativity

Computational Design focuses on exploring systematic and algorithmic processes that use computing in the conception of design artefacts, allowing the designer to go beyond the limitations of computer-aided design software tools (i.e., conventional computerized design). Computational design practice often involves the creation of custom software to develop new tools or techniques, automate processes and extend the stylistic forms available to designers.

Although computational design methods have been explored since the advent of computing, recent years have seen a growing interest in using computational methods for design conception across various creative fields, including visuals, furniture, architecture, sound, and even text. This is observable in the growing interest in computational creativity and the procedural generation of creative artefacts. Recently, we have also noticed an increase in the availability of computer-aided software tools with scripting support, along with a rise in publications on the subject and the development of creative coding frameworks. This increasing use of computational approaches has raised several discussions about the future of design disciplines, offering a more dynamic and iterative approach to design, and in which the computer moves from being seen as a production tool to a conception one.

Participating

The workshop provides the opportunity to present, discuss and promote innovative and ongoing work in Computational Design. We expect contributions coming from Graphic Design and Typography, Sound and Music, Product Design, Architecture and Interior Design, and all other related creative application areas.

Topics of Interest

Include, but are not limited to:

• Novel algorithms, methods and tasks: development of computational approaches for creative representation (e.g., development of methods for representing, describing, and manipulate design artifacts), conception (e.g., automation of either part or the entirety of the creation process), assistance (e.g., implementation of expert computational methods to support design practices), evaluation (e.g., development of techniques, metrics, measures and frameworks for assessing the quality of artefacts and processes), and other relevant tasks (e.g., visualization and validation).
• Enhancing and extending existing tools: Advancements in computational approaches within computerized design tools, including both intended functionalities (e.g., scripting in proprietary software) and the exploration of unforeseen aspects, limitations, or emergent behaviors, and within existing computational design approaches (e.g., customization and adaptation to specific contexts, as well as meta-creation of other design tools).
• Integrating theory and practice: comparative studies of computational and conventional design practices, critical analyses of state-of-the-art methods, applications of computational design within research through design (RtD) contexts, and investigations into commercial integration models, among other relevant research directions.
• Challenges, impact and opportunities: discussions about the benefits and limitations of computational design in various creative domains and uses (e.g., commercial design projects), its influence on design processes, professional roles, and creative outcomes (considering cultural, economic, social, political, and ecological implications), and the identification of emerging directions in design practices.

Types of Submission

• Papers (5-9 pages, inc. references) – Papers with original research work, which will be judged on their technical soundness and rigor. These submissions will be given an oral presentation slot.
• Pictorials (up to 3 pages, inc. references) – Short original submissions that emphasize visual communication as the primary means of conveying ideas. These submissions should be centered around visual elements (e.g., illustrations, diagrams, photographs) rather than text, which serves only a complementary and secondary role. The visual components should be the principal medium for presenting the study's concepts and contributions. These submissions will receive an oral presentation slot of equal or shorter duration than papers.
• Show and Tell – Presentation of already published work that are relevant to the workshop. The submission can be done by uploading an extended abstract (up to 3 pages, inc. references) and the original already published paper. The authors should indicate where the paper has been accepted as a first sentence in the extended abstract. Only the extended abstract will be published. These submissions will receive an oral presentation slot of equal or shorter duration than papers.

Submission

Submissions should use CEURART style (LaTeX and DOCX).

Submission link: Provided soon.

Publication

We are planning to publish through CEUR. A journal special issue with extended versions of selected papers may take place in addition to the workshop proceedings. More information soon.

Other Information

For additional questions, please contact the organizers:
computational-design (a t) dei.uc.pt
computational-design-iccc25 (a t) computationalcreativity.net

Important Dates

• Submission: May 14 2025
• Notification: June 1 2025
• Workshop: co-located with ICCC’25 (June 23-27, 2025)

All deadlines given are 23:59 anywhere on Earth time.

Program

This workshop will take place as part of ICCC’25, June 23 – June 27, 2025, Campinas, Brazil. Online participation will be promoted. More detail on the program will be made available soon.

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Committees

Programme Committee

Alayt Issak, Northeastern University, USA
António Leitão, INESC-ID, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, PT
Catarina Lelis, University of Aveiro, PT
Colin Johnson, Nottingham University, UK
Gabriela Celani, Unicamp, BR
Jeba Rezwana, Towson University, USA
John Gero, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Jon Mccormack, Monash University, AU
Kazjon Grace, University of Sydney, AU
Luis Espirito Santo, University of Coimbra, PT
Marco Heleno, ESAD.CR
Max Peeperkorn, University of Kent, UK
Pedro Miguel Cruz, Northeastern University, USA
Petra Jääskeläinen, EECS/HCT/MID, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Sebastian Berns, UAL, UK
Viktor Eisenstadt, DFKI Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz, DE
Vivian Liu, Columbia University, USA

Organizing Committee

João M. Cunha, University of Coimbra, PT
Sérgio M. Rebelo, University of Coimbra, PT
Janet Rafner, Aarhus University, DK
Jason Reizner, IU International University of Applied Sciences, DE
Moritz Schwind, University of Applied Sciences in Nuremberg, DE
Stig Møller Hansen, The Danish School of Media and Journalism, DK
Tiago Martins, University of Coimbra, PT