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In today’s architectural world, facade design often remains stuck in a rigid, time-consuming process. Designers and fabricators wrestle with static presentations, manual calculations, and inflexible systems that limit their ability to iterate and adapt. Client presentations frequently rely on basic renderings that fail to capture the dynamic possibilities of modern architectural solutions. But what if there was a way to break free from these constraints and step into the future?
Enter Product Configurators – a game-changing platform that transforms how architectural solutions are designed, presented, and sold. Product configurators are interactive platforms that empower designers and fabricators to create, present, and sell architectural solutions through real-time design modifications, instant generation of production-ready files, and collaborative design exploration.
Leveraging the power of computational design, these tools turn complex challenges into interactive, compelling experiences. Let’s understand how these configurators can help in improving workflows for designers, fabricators and AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) professionals.
V&A Dundee, by Kengo Kuma, designed and manufactured parametrically
How do product configurators benefit designers and fabricators?
Client Engagement
Product Configurators allows manufacturers to create interactive web-frames for products that do more than just showcase designs—they bring the design into the client’s hands. These tools can help clients to:
- Manipulate facade parameters in real-time
- See instant pricing adjustments
- Visualize performance metrics
- Understand design implications immediately
Sales Process
Traditional sales involve endless meetings and static presentations. Product Configurator enables:
- Real-time design modifications
- Instant generation of production-ready files
- Collaborative design exploration
- Transparent pricing models
Manufacturing Efficiency
For manufacturers, Product Configurators deliver transformative operational advantages, including:
- Reduce design iteration cycles by up to 70%
- Eliminate the need for bespoke fabrication drawings for each project
Client Side Efficiencies
- Create parametric models with performance variables
- Embed interactive design tool on company website
- Enable client self-service design exploration
Competitive Differentiation
By leveraging Product Configurator, facade designers can position themselves as a leader in technological innovation, offering:
- Transparent design processes
- Data-driven architectural solutions
- Interactive client experiences
- Sustainable, adaptable facade systems
Case Study: Yashika Coin Facade
We stumbled upon a cool project on Parametric Architecture the other day and decided to try our hand at recreating a similar version of its Parametric Facade. Below is a BeeGraphy’s interactive web-frame that contains a model of the facade, the inspiration of which we took from SOGA Design Studio. The Yashika Coin Facade, developed in collaboration with Metaguise, is located in Gurugram, India.
The building features rectangular panels, with laser cut circular discs. Each of these circular discs are of the same size and arranged in a rectangular Grid. These discs are uniquely angled to represent the input image in the Configurator. We parametrized the Angle of the disc based on the color gradation of the image. This design also creates a dynamic play of light and shadows, as sunlight shifts throughout the day creating an illusion of movement and a vibrant sense of energy!
This project highlights the Configurator’s ability to host and work with complex models in a fast and lightweight way.
Why Choose BeeGraphy as Your Next Product Configurator?
Design Collaboration
Beegraphy simplifies the development of product configurators by enabling real-time collaborative design. Multiple team members can work on the same project simultaneously, ensuring instant feedback and facilitating iterative improvements. This approach eliminates geographical barriers and enhances the efficiency of design processes.
Collaborative workflows, all on the web!
Configurator Capabilities
Beegraphy offers on-demand configurator-specific features tailored to meet diverse design requirements. These include an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, comprehensive component libraries, and tools for parametric design that support precise customization. Additionally, the platform provides instant visualization of design modifications, enabling designers to evaluate changes in real time.
Technical Flexibility
The platform’s web-based architecture ensures accessibility from any device, while cloud-based storage and backup capabilities safeguard project data. Beegraphy also supports complex product configuration scenarios, including pricing calculators, making it a versatile solution for advanced design challenges.
Efficiency and Productivity
Beegraphy enhances efficiency in product configurator development by reducing development time and minimizing communication overhead. The platform allows teams to work on the cloud and provide feedback on the same file, reducing the effort of juggling in between multiple software versions, thus enabling teams to iterate and deliver faster.
Cost-Effective Solution
BeeGraphy is a free to use software to create your Designs. By eliminating the need for expensive software licensing and reducing infrastructure costs, Beegraphy offers a cost-effective alternative for design teams. Its support for remote collaboration and streamlined design-to-production workflows further enhances its economic advantages.
User Experience
Beegraphy improves the end-user experience by providing intuitive interfaces for configuration and customization. The platform supports complex product modifications while offering real-time visual feedback, making it easier for users to share and present their designs effectively.
Facade by SOGA Design Studio
Getting Started with Beegraphy!
Explore Beegraphy’s cloud-based design platform for free, without any licensing or downloads. The platform provides a comprehensive editor for creating custom 3D designs, familiar to anyone with a basic understanding of computational design and parametricism. If you are new to Computational/Parametric Design, we will recommend you to check our latest tutorials on Youtube. Some of the platforms key features include:
Creating Models:
- Real-time parametric design, with no installs required.
- Interactive 3D model creation
- Collaborative design editing
- Automatic cloud-based model storage
Sharing and Embedding:
- Utilize built-in export features
- Generate live, embedded links instantaneously.
- No-code configurator generation.
- Use and view files with different levels of access among st.
Beegraphy’s immediate advantage over other configurator platforms is the in-built Editor, which allows users with basic knowledge of parametric design to create models, and then embed links directly within the Editor, without having to rely on third-party tools! The embedded link is live as soon as it is created, which allows for a rapid interactive, feedback loop for designers, fabricators, and all other involved parties. One click, and you’re live!
University of Leeds multi-story carpark, designed parametrically
Come Talk to Us About How We Can Make This Happen!
Computational design is no longer an aspiration but a strategic imperative for forward-thinking designers and fabricators. The BeeGraphy Configurator can transform your sales pipeline from consultative to collaborative, giving clients unprecedented design agency. BeeGraphy represents more than a design tool—it’s a comprehensive ecosystem that transforms how architectural solutions are conceptualized, developed, and sold. To learn more about parametric modelling and computational design, check out our blog on a regular basis!
