Timo Harboe

Playground Design Software

Specialist support for Kompan's computational design team, developing playground design tools that connect design work to production output.

2023-present
Internal production model view of the playground bird structure.

Overview

Challenge

Kompan's team wanted to develop these design tools internally, and I joined them as expert Rhino and Grasshopper support.

What We Built

We helped with development structure, algorithm work, Rhino and Grasshopper workflows, and the difficult implementation details behind dependable production software.

The Work

Team Support

Kompan’s computational design team builds tools for designers working on playground projects.

We joined as specialist support on the parts that needed extra technical depth: geometry logic, Rhino and Grasshopper workflows, algorithm design, and production-facing automation.

The work was not only about adding features. It was also about making the system easier to maintain and reliable enough for everyday use.

The Software

The tool helps designers move from input geometry to generated 3D models and production drawings.

That connection reduces manual handoff work and shortens the path from quote to delivery.

Results

  • Active tool used by Kompan designers.
  • Direct link from design input to production documentation.
  • Less manual handoff between quoting, design, and delivery.

Gallery

Rendered playground bird structure generated from the design workflow.
Design geometry generated for a configurable playground structure.
Internal production model view of the playground bird structure.
Internal model structure used to coordinate design logic and production requirements.
Installed playground with bird and nest-inspired play structures.
Visualization of a playground showing the complexity of the structures.
Workflow diagram showing 2D geometry becoming 3D geometry and 2D production drawings.
The workflow connects simple design input, generated 3D geometry, and downstream production drawings.
Generated 2D production drawing for a playground component.
Production drawings can be generated from the design model.
Rendered playground bird structure generated from the design workflow.
Design geometry generated for a configurable playground structure.
Internal production model view of the playground bird structure.
Internal model structure used to coordinate design logic and production requirements.
Workflow diagram showing 2D geometry becoming 3D geometry and 2D production drawings.
The workflow connects simple design input, generated 3D geometry, and downstream production drawings.
Generated 2D production drawing for a playground component.
Production drawings can be generated from the design model.
Installed playground with bird and nest-inspired play structures.
Visualization of a playground showing the complexity of the structures.