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LunchBox – The Past, Present, and Future of Grasshopper’s most Downloaded Plugin

Posted on by Nate

LunchBox, Grasshopper's most downloaded plugin, started around 2010 focusing on tessellation. Named LunchBox in 2012 as a tool 'container', it expanded for geometric and data workflows. Since 2015, Proving Ground added mesh tools, R-tree, and integrated Machine Learning (LunchBoxML). Recent additions include massing tools and Shell Breps for 3D printing. Celebrating 15 years in 2025, an alpha version is now porting to Grasshopper2 for tools like massing, paneling, and data workflows.

First Impressions of Grasshopper 2 (alpha) from a Long-time User

Posted on by Nicole Mater

AI Audio Summary and Discussion Want to learn about this topic in the background? Give this enthusiastic, AI-generated audio summary a listen (created using NotebookLM). Grasshopper 2 has been in the works for a while now, but with a steady stream of updates (including a notable and recent release last month) it’s entering a stage … Continue reading First Impressions of Grasshopper 2 (alpha) from a Long-time User

Why is AI adoption different from past digital transformations in design?

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AI adoption in design differs from past digital transformations like CAD/BIM. AI is already familiar and doesn't require expertise, making guardrails and governance essential. Successful AI strategies need broad stakeholder engagement, including non-experts, to discover valuable uses. Though potential is high, the actual business impact of AI is not yet widely measured. Businesses must define measurable outcomes and strategies for managing change to realize value.

Weekly Workflow: Use LunchBox to “Shell” Breps in Grasshopper

Posted on by Nicole Mater
Demonstration of the LunchBox for Grasshopper shell tool, which thickens polysurfaces parametrically.

The latest release of LunchBox for Grasshopper includes a new Shell Brep component that brings Rhino’s Shell command into Grasshopper. The Shell command is used to create a hollow, thickened version of a closed polysurface or surface with a specified wall thickness. It's commonly used in architectural and product design workflows for fabricating 3D-printed models, creating lightweight prototypes, or preparing enclosures with precise material thicknesses.