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Any thoughts on what role creative coding plays in the overall software engineering field? Is it done for recreation and art? Do people use it to create and sel
by alabhyajindal 2y ago
Any thoughts on what role creative coding plays in the overall software engineering field? Is it done for recreation and art? Do people use it to create and sell products as well?
I love watching and working through The Coding Train videos! One reason why I haven't gone deep into creative coding is I don't know where I'll use it.
- simulo 2y agoI guess mainly recreation and, particularly, teaching.
- ingenieros 2y agoGoogle has a Creative Lab which employs a handful of creative coders who primarily work with emerging tech on experimental projects. They also offer a one year paid fellowship to young grads to join their labs in either NY or London: https://www.creativelab5.com/ https://www.creativelab5.com/ Creative coding is everywhere these days. From the parametric architecture of Zaha Hadid and MAD architects to procedurally generated furniture designs and jewelry. https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/projects/ https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/projects/
- sweetheart 2y agoI use it for making art! Specifically static, 2D “paintings”
- relaxing 2y agoDesigning and building effective data visualizations is a pretty large practical application.
- doctorhandshake 2y agoWhile I don’t use the term, it’s applicable to what I do as a career. I like to say I make installations, objects, and experiences with complex inner lives. Sometimes I add the word ‘digital’ in there. Many who do what I do describe themselves as ‘creative technologists’ because code is but one part alongside experience design, art direction, fabrication, systems design, and electrical engineering.
- ralusek 2y agoTechnical Artist would be the primary role. ShaderToy and other such resources for shader programming. Extremely creative field.