reticulate - v. to divide, mark, or construct so as to form a network. Represented in code as a for-loop that draws lines across two adjacent perpendicular edges.

cornerWidth = 900
lineSpacing = 50
for ( i = 0 ; i < cornerWidth ; i += lineSpacing ) {
point1 = [ i , 0 ]
point2 = [ cornerWidth, i ]
Line( point1, point2 )
}

Arranging the shapes in 2-dimensions implies 3-dimensional structures.

Expanding the system into 3-dimensions yields a continuous surface or a discrete interpolated set of surfaces.

Arranging the three-dimensional structures yields objects with spatial characteristics.

The structures can be fabricated by laser cutting the two-dimensional parts that make up the discrete set of surfaces.

The parts can be assembled and adhered using a simple craft glue.

The entire design methodology is encoded into reticulate's web-based software, enabling users to design and manufacture their own models.

The software requires only two basic tools. The select tool is used to modify and delete a reticulated corner. The create tool is used to create a new reticulated corner.

The software enables the reticulated corner to be modified by four parameters: length, position, beam width, and beam count.

Length

Position

Count

Width

The software exhibits three views:
1. The create view is used to modify the reticulated object.
2. The frame view displays the object and supporting frame.
3. The part view displays the 2-D parts used to manufacture the object.