In generative design a designer does not create the final product but rather a system, algorithm or tool that in turn generates the final product.
Being a computer geek I’ve always been interested in generative design. But generative product design is an something I’ve hardly thought of. If personal fabricators take off some very interesting stuff could develop here. This blog has some interesting thoughts on the subject.
Shapeways: blog: Dasign: data driven, evolutionary, algorithmic & generative design
