To actually create those shapes, one has to first understand the physical phenomenon. I have not research this topic, but it seems to be the collection of sand at the valleys of certain eigenform of a circular plate, i.e. the contour at a lower z-coordinate.
Geometrically this is not so hard, once the eigenform has been found. Nearly all FE packages have the eigenmodes natively implemented. So I would try out Alpaca4D (free, open source) or Karamba3D.
Some years ago I made a small Christmas present, by simulating the eigenform of a rectangular plate with certain supports and just milled the result. I guess the shape you are after are just valleys of those shapes - but I might be wrong.
Yes, there are several options. Do you have a working knowledge of programming? I have built several using different Javascript/HTML tech stacks. Do you have a way I can contact you?
A few examples, but the possibilities are endless using either Sacred-Art.js or THREE.js with a working knowledge of how to set it up. Depending on what your intended use, I would be willing to help if it’s ethically/morally aligned.
Hi Greg!!! Actually I am working on a super interesting project and I need to do something like this with specific style but I have nooooo idea how to!! Can I pick up your brain pleaseeee
Yes, in the age of AI and some helpful tools, we can check/explore your .js files.
We are Inphinity Design, an international architectural team, with a passion for the language of consciousness, aka sacred geometry so for us, its indeed exciting to meet with creators like yourself.