I initiated and led the user research, discovery and project scoping effort for nTop’s effort to introduce “transparency” render mode for the first time. This research process demonstrates that by interpreting the problem space from different angles, we can steer a seemingly unsolvable problem into tangible resolutions.

Previously, users of nTop can only view geometries in solid colors, which makes it hard to see the interiors of components, spatial relationships between parts in an assembly, and differences between each iteration of generative design. Now, users can easily visualize the intricate interior details of their 3D components and make critical design decisions.