Procedural Mushroom Generation Using three.js and Fractal Concepts

Inspiration and Interest

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The idea for this project was inspired by the natural beauty and complexity of mushrooms and other fungal structures. Their unique shapes and growth patterns often resemble fractal geometry, a concept prevalent in many natural phenomena. This project aims to combine the mathematical beauty of fractals with procedural generation to create realistic, interactive mushroom models.

Source Material

Project Title Ideas

• Fractal Fungi
• Mushroom Matrix
• MycoFractals

One-Sentence Description

Explore the intricate and mesmerizing world of mushrooms through a procedural generation experience, where each mushroom is uniquely crafted using fractal algorithms and three.js.

Context and Experience

• Target Audience: Mycologists, nature enthusiasts, educators, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of nature, art, and technology.
• Interaction: Users can influence the growth patterns and environmental factors affecting the mushroom models, creating a personalized and interactive experience.
• Purpose: The project serves as an educational tool, an artistic exploration, and a technical showcase of procedural generation and fractal geometry in natural simulations.

Questions and Uncertainties

• How complex can the fractal algorithm be without impacting performance?
• What are the best methods for creating realistic textures and colors in three.js?
• How can user interaction be seamlessly integrated to affect the procedural generation process?

https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_instancing_scatter

https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_modifier_subdivision

https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_shadowmap_pointlight