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Distance Functions (Inigo Quilez)

An article listing signed distance functions for primitives such as spheres, boxes and tori, along with operations like union, subtraction, intersection and smooth blending — all with GLSL code. A reference dictionary for building solids from equations.

Open page ↗ iquilezles.org

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Learning Resource

Paul Bourke

A personal site with a vast collection of notes and examples on geometry, fractals, curves and surfaces, visualisation and dome projection. Equations sit alongside code, making it a long-standing reference for makers.

In common: Geometry · Writing

  • Geometry
  • Fractals
  • Orbits & Curves

Channel / Account

Sebastian Lague

Under the banner "Coding Adventures", this channel implements fluid simulation, ray tracing, terrain and planet generation and more from scratch. You see how physics and algorithms turn into images step by step, which makes the techniques easy to adopt.

In common: Shaders & Real-time Rendering · Real-time Graphics · GLSL / Shaders

  • Simulation
  • Shaders & Real-time Rendering
  • Generative Art

Tool / Software

TouchDesigner (Derivative)

A node-based visual programming environment developed by Derivative in Toronto. It is widely used for real-time visuals, projection and sensor-driven interactive work.

In common: Shaders & Real-time Rendering · Real-time Graphics · GLSL / Shaders

  • Interactive Technology
  • Shaders & Real-time Rendering
  • Data Visualization

Artist

George W. Hart

A sculptor and mathematician working mainly with polyhedra. Alongside his sculptures, the site hosts long-standing educational material such as the Virtual Polyhedra encyclopedia.

In common: Geometry · Writing

  • Geometry
  • Symmetry

Artist Revisited

Bathsheba Grossman

An artist who turns mathematical forms into sculpture through metal 3D printing. Known for pieces based on minimal surfaces and polyhedra, as well as laser-etched glass crystals of molecules and proteins.

In common: Geometry

  • Geometry
  • Topology
  • Crystals & Symmetry

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