In this live demonstration with Ben Dory, we will look at how special effects software can be utilized as a powerful modeling and ideation tool. By building non-destructive systems, your designs can come to life as they melt, fracture, and grow. At the core of this are tools that allow for both control and randomization of each design element. In the end, you can choose the right moment to stop the simulation and extract a mesh for 3D printing or any number of CAM operations.