Dincer, A. EmreTong, HakanCagdas, Gulen2024-09-292024-09-2920121877-0428https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.121https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14619/5284World Conference on Design, Arts and Education (DAE) -- MAY 01-04, 2012 -- Antalya, TURKEYThis paper investigates contributions of customized and simplified generative design tools on the development of novice architects' abilities of accelerating their interactions with digital tools and adapting new digital design processes with them. For this purpose, a plugin, called as EduDesign and including various form generations and instructional practices based basic design education, have been developed by scripts of 3D software. Its potentials tested and enriched by different student groups' experiences in KBU and ITU. According to the obtained results, positive and negative influences of the plugin are evaluated. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Ayse Cakir Ilhaneninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessForm-Findingbasic designplugindesign educationConference Object10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.121787451WOS:000316256000013N/A