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GridMutator: An Input-Driven Generative Design Studio for Grid Layouts

GridMutator is an advanced, web-based design studio for creating and exploring complex, generative grid layouts. It moves beyond static templates by providing dynamic "behaviors" that mutate the grid in real-time, based on various data inputs. The core concept involves setting a "seed" grid (e.g., 10x10 cells) which the tool then programmatically "mutates" by merging adjacent cells. This process creates a unique, complex, and professional-looking layout every time. The interface consists of a main canvas, which you can pan and zoom, and a draggable "Controls" panel to fine-tune your creation. How to Use This Tool Define Your Canvas: Start in the "Canvas Ratio" section to set the width and height of your artboard relative to the browser window. Set the Seed: In "Layout Seed," adjust the "Vertical Cells" and "Horizontal Cells" sliders. This defines the base density of your grid before mutation. More cells lead to more complex potential layouts. Choose Your Behavior (Generation Mode): This is the core of GridMutator. Select a mode from the dropdown to control how and when the grid regenerates. (See detailed descriptions below). Generate: Click the main button ("Generate Layout," "Start," or "Resume") to begin the process based on your chosen mode. Populate (Optional): Once you have a layout you like, use the "Populate" section. Adjust the "Density," "Images," and "Text Blocks" sliders and click the "Populate" button. This will fill a percentage of your grid cells with vector placeholders (which display their aspect ratio) and sample text blocks. Export Your Design: In the "Export" section, you can save your creation as a scalable SVG or a high-fidelity PDF. You can choose to include the populated content and even select whether the text in the PDF is editable or vectorized (converted to shapes). Detailed Breakdown of Generation Modes GridMutator offers five distinct behaviors for generating layouts, transforming the tool from a manual generator into an interactive and data-driven artboard: Manual: This is the default, most controlled mode. The grid layout will only change when you physically click the "Generate Layout" button. It is perfect for patiently iterating through designs one at a time. Time: This is an automated, generative mode. When you click "Start," the grid will automatically "mutate" and regenerate at a fixed interval. The "Frequency" slider controls this interval—a higher value creates new layouts more rapidly, turning your canvas into a constantly evolving design. Sound: This is an audio-reactive mode. After you click "Start" and grant microphone permission, GridMutator listens to your environment. The grid will regenerate in real-time whenever the ambient sound level crosses a certain threshold. The "Sensitivity" slider controls this: a high sensitivity will make it react to quieter sounds, while a low sensitivity requires louder noises to trigger a mutation. Mouse Velocity (Movement): This is a gestural and interactive mode. When active, the grid regenerates based on the speed of your mouse movements across the screen. Fast, sweeping gestures will trigger a new layout mutation, directly connecting your physical actions to the digital creation. Weather: This is a data-driven mode. When you click "Generate Layout," the tool will request your browser's geolocation. It then fetches real-time, local weather data (specifically temperature and wind speed) from the Open-Meteo API. These two data points are used as the "seed" values for the Vertical and Horizontal cell counts, creating a unique layout that is a direct snapshot of your current local environment.

GridMutator is an interactive generative design tool that creates complex grid layouts. Control mutations manually or drive them with time, sound, mouse velocity, or real-time weather data. Export your unique designs to SVG and PDF

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GridMutator is an advanced, web-based design studio for creating and exploring complex, generative grid layouts. It moves beyond static templates by providing dynamic "behaviors" that mutate the grid in real-time, based on various data inputs. The core concept involves setting a "seed" grid (e.g., 10x10 cells) which the tool then programmatically "mutates" by merging adjacent cells. This process creates a unique, complex, and professional-looking layout every time. The interface consists of a main canvas, which you can pan and zoom, and a draggable "Controls" panel to fine-tune your creation. How to Use This Tool Define Your Canvas: Start in the "Canvas Ratio" section to set the width and height of your artboard relative to the browser window. Set the Seed: In "Layout Seed," adjust the "Vertical Cells" and "Horizontal Cells" sliders. This defines the base density of your grid before mutation. More cells lead to more complex potential layouts. Choose Your Behavior (Generation Mode): This is the core of GridMutator. Select a mode from the dropdown to control how and when the grid regenerates. (See detailed descriptions below). Generate: Click the main button ("Generate Layout," "Start," or "Resume") to begin the process based on your chosen mode. Populate (Optional): Once you have a layout you like, use the "Populate" section. Adjust the "Density," "Images," and "Text Blocks" sliders and click the "Populate" button. This will fill a percentage of your grid cells with vector placeholders (which display their aspect ratio) and sample text blocks. Export Your Design: In the "Export" section, you can save your creation as a scalable SVG or a high-fidelity PDF. You can choose to include the populated content and even select whether the text in the PDF is editable or vectorized (converted to shapes). Detailed Breakdown of Generation Modes GridMutator offers five distinct behaviors for generating layouts, transforming the tool from a manual generator into an interactive and data-driven artboard: Manual: This is the default, most controlled mode. The grid layout will only change when you physically click the "Generate Layout" button. It is perfect for patiently iterating through designs one at a time. Time: This is an automated, generative mode. When you click "Start," the grid will automatically "mutate" and regenerate at a fixed interval. The "Frequency" slider controls this interval—a higher value creates new layouts more rapidly, turning your canvas into a constantly evolving design. Sound: This is an audio-reactive mode. After you click "Start" and grant microphone permission, GridMutator listens to your environment. The grid will regenerate in real-time whenever the ambient sound level crosses a certain threshold. The "Sensitivity" slider controls this: a high sensitivity will make it react to quieter sounds, while a low sensitivity requires louder noises to trigger a mutation. Mouse Velocity (Movement): This is a gestural and interactive mode. When active, the grid regenerates based on the speed of your mouse movements across the screen. Fast, sweeping gestures will trigger a new layout mutation, directly connecting your physical actions to the digital creation. Weather: This is a data-driven mode. When you click "Generate Layout," the tool will request your browser's geolocation. It then fetches real-time, local weather data (specifically temperature and wind speed) from the Open-Meteo API. These two data points are used as the "seed" values for the Vertical and Horizontal cell counts, creating a unique layout that is a direct snapshot of your current local environment.

GridMutator, Generative Design, Generative Art, Grid System, Layout Generator, Interactive Design, Data-Driven Design, Audio-Reactive, JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, SVG Export, PDF Export, Graphic Design Tool, Layout Design, Algorithmic Art, Weather Data, Open-Meteo, jsPDF, Pan & Zoom, UI Design, Poster Design

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GridMutator: An Input-Driven Generative Design Studio for Grid Layouts