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AdaCAD

an algorithmic and playful approach to drafting

📗 About

AdaCAD is an experimental workspace that applies parametric design to the domain of weave drafting. It supports algorithmic and playful approaches to developing woven structures and cloth, for shaft, dobby, and jacquard looms.

🖥️ Use it Online

AdaCAD is freely accessible online at adacad.org, you do not need to download or install it on your computer. We recommend using the Chrome browser on a laptop or desktop computer for the best experience.

🍎 Learn More

New to AdaCAD? Start with our getting started page and tutorials. Already using AdaCAD? Deepen your practice by exploring all of the project's operations, concepts, interface features and stories.