Designing with Algorithms

“Designing with Algorithms: A Mathematical Guide takes a foundational approach to computational thinking and algorithmic design. Dr. Soleimani begins with clear explanations of how algorithms work, the basic types of algorithms and their systems of notation. He then uses this framework to move from the algorithm of cheese and tomato sandwich to explanations of parametric color and mathematical transformations. Each chapter builds on the previous allowing for the foundations set in the early chapters to enable the understanding of the increasingly complex topics such as fractals and diffusion. The focus on algorithms and mathematics over software specific instruction allows this book to work in a variety of settings and applications. I would highly recommend this book for faculty looking to provide their students with a strong foundation in algorithmic design and for professionals looking to evolve their practice.”

Mark Ericson, Professor of Architecture, Woodbury University

“In a world increasingly defined by complexity, where systems are interconnected yet often unpredictable, Designing with Algorithms brings order to the chaos. Arash Soleimani invites designers from all disciplines to explore where creativity, mathematics, and computation converge, unlocking the power of algorithmic design. From parametric geometries to chaotic systems, this book teaches not just techniques, but a way of thinking that will reshape creative activity.”

Dr. Keith Evan Green, McLean Professor of Human Centered Design and Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University

Arash Soleimani is Professor and Chair of Design Computation and Applied Computer Science—Media Arts at Woodbury University’s School of Architecture in Los Angeles, California. He holds a multidisciplinary PhD in Architectural Robotics from Clemson University’s School of Architecture, where his research intersected electrical and computer engineering, materials science and engineering, education, and human factors psychology. He also earned a Master of Architecture from the University of Nottingham, UK, with a focus on Responsive and Interactive Environments in Museums—a subject on which he published a book. His academic journey in design began with a Bachelor of Architecture from Isfahan University of Art, Iran.