Hello everyone,
First-time poster here and relatively new to Grasshopper. I’m an artist working through an idea that connects parametric design, smart contracts, and visualization. I’ve been learning through YouTube, the forums, and ChatGPT, but I’ve hit some roadblocks—particularly when my questions stray too far from the specific lexicon of Grasshopper. So, I thought I’d reach out here for help.
I’m trying to create a script in Grasshopper that generates a gradient-based visualization reflecting a number of contingencies in a parametric smart contract I am deploying as part of an artwork. The core concept is that the labor and production time invested in the artwork will generate numerical values, which will then be mapped to colors on a grid.
Additionally, I want the visualization to evolve based on external triggers—in this case, payments. As each payment is made, a toggle or parameter would switch to further influence the gradient. The paid/unpaid status would serve as another variable affecting the composition.
I’ve been looking at steganographic images as a reference for the final aesthetic, though I realize I might be working backward—starting with the visual goal instead of the underlying logic.
My goal is to have the script dynamically update based on real-time inputs (e.g., payments triggering changes in the gradient).
I am open to suggestions on data mapping techniques, gradient manipulation, or alternative approaches to structuring this.
What I Need Help With:
- Structuring the script: Best practices for mapping numerical values (from labor time or transactions) to color gradients in Grasshopper.
- Parametric logic: How to dynamically update the visualization as new payments are registered.
- External triggers: Potential ways to integrate a real-time data input (such as blockchain payments) into Grasshopper, or how to simulate this for testing purposes.
- Best practices for working with large data sets if the number of recorded values grows over time.
If anyone has experience working with dynamic visualizations, Grasshopper scripting, or integrating external data sources, I would love to hear your thoughts. Also, if there are any plugins or alternative software (beyond Grasshopper) that might be better suited for this, I’d appreciate recommendations!
Thanks in advance for any insights you can share!
