
Codewoven
Weaving patterns through constraint-driven computation
Codewoven explores how textile logic can be translated into low-technology digital graphics. Inspired by the weaving theories of Anni Albers, the project approaches the digital image as a structured surface where repetition, rhythm and modular systems generate complex patterns.
Using Processing, algorithmic rules were developed to produce textile-like visual structures reminiscent of warp and weft. The generated patterns were exported as animated GIFs and refined to meet the strict 128KB file-size constraint of the 128KB platform.
Working within this limitation, the project embraces a demoscene-inspired approach where compression, minimal code and computational efficiency become part of the aesthetic — showing how complex visual textures can emerge from simple algorithms and low-tech computation.
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