Topics include:

Technical Papers

• Shape Acquisition & Reconstruction
• Topological Modeling of Shapes
• Shape Representations
• Semantics of Shapes
• Shape Recognition, Classification & Segmentation
• Shape Matching & Retrieval
• Curve, Surface and Volume Representations
• Implicit Surfaces
• Volume and Multidimensional Shape Modeling
• Subdivision Methods and Multi-resolution Techniques
• Parametric and Procedural Shape Modeling
• Shape Transformation and Deformation
• Interactive Design and Editing
• Shape Modeling in Education

Especially encouraged areas of submission:

• Shape Modeling in Computer Animation and Games
• Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing Techniques

Indicative topics are as follows:

• Shape Modeling for Computer Animation
• Shape Modeling for Games & Entertainment
• Physically-based Shape Modeling and Simulation
• Heterogeneous Shape Modeling
• Shape Modeling and Design for Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
• Shape Modeling for Bio-engineering
• Haptic Shape Modeling

Shape Fabrication & Sculpting Papers

• From a creative spark to a first computer model
• Capturing a given inspiring original in a procedural description
• Creative design to fabrication
• Integrating constraints (e.g., developability) into the design process
• Integrating parametric shape modeling and sculpting/fabrication
• Weaving, knitting, braiding and crocheting
• CAD-CAM systems for digital design, sculpting, and fabrication
• Rapid-prototyping techniques
• Issues related to 3D Printing, laser cutting, CNC, and casting
• Physical sculpting/fabrication
• Materials technology for fabrication
• Freeform constructability
• Constructing with thin metals and/or papers
• Practice of fabrication in architecture, sculpture, construction, and engineering
• Pedagogy in sculpting/fabrication