This software implements a simple algorithm for arranging a collection of images (“characters”) in a perspective (or orthographic) layout that looks uniform. Randomness and tunable parameters make for varied layouts, with no repetition of a pattern.
Here is an example layout produced with the one built-in image included in the software.
Input image: “Umbrella man” drawn by Mariel Bass
Output layout: 150 characters in 400×200, max height 40%
Upload your own images and make your own layouts!
The algorithms implemented by this software are described in detail in our paper “Algorithmic Layout of Characters in Perspective” which was presented at BRIDGES 2023.
A version of this software produced the printed patterns in our 14-foot curved-crease sculpture “Hanging Out” (2023), which was exhibited at the Fitchburg Art Museum.
To modify and play with the software, run the following commands from a Git clone:
npm install
npm run devThen open http://localhost:3000/ in your browser for live development.
Alternatively, you can build a deployable version in dist
via the following command:
npm run build