Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this exclusive podcast episode, Professor Namwoo Kang — founder of Narnia Labs and professor at KAIST — shares a behind-the-scenes look at how generative design is being redefined through data-driven AI, simulation, and optimization. Many still confuse topology optimization with AI.
Namwoo explains why that’s a misconception, and explains the real difference between rule-based design methods and the data-driven approaches being developed at Narnia Labs. From learning directly from 3D CAD shapes and performance outcomes to building self-improving AI agents, the episode explores how design workflows are transforming from guided processes to autonomous systems.
Throughout the conversation, Namwoo touches on practical case studies with global manufacturing companies, the story behind the name "Narnia Labs", and how the team is building a design assistant named AslanX — a reference to the lion from the Chronicles of Narnia — that helps engineers create, test, and optimize designs in a virtual world.
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Podcast Recorded: Aug, 25th, 2025 - Subscriber Release Count: 42,790
Explore Narnia Labs: narnia.ai
Connect with Namwoo on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/namwoo-kang-79347386
In this exclusive podcast episode, Professor Namwoo Kang — founder of Narnia Labs and professor at KAIST — shares a behind-the-scenes look at how generative design is being redefined through data-driven AI, simulation, and optimization. Many still confuse topology optimization with AI.
Namwoo explains why that’s a misconception, and explains the real difference between rule-based design methods and the data-driven approaches being developed at Narnia Labs. From learning directly from 3D CAD shapes and performance outcomes to building self-improving AI agents, the episode explores how design workflows are transforming from guided processes to autonomous systems.
Throughout the conversation, Namwoo touches on practical case studies with global manufacturing companies, the story behind the name "Narnia Labs", and how the team is building a design assistant named AslanX — a reference to the lion from the Chronicles of Narnia — that helps engineers create, test, and optimize designs in a virtual world.
ONLINE PRESENCE
================
🌍 My website - jousefmurad.com
💌 My weekly science newsletter - jousef.substack.com
📸 Instagram - instagram.com/jousefmrd
🐦 Twitter - https://x.com/Jousefm2
CONTACT:
————————
If you need help or have any questions or want to collaborate feel free to reach out to me via email: support@jousefmurad.com
#ai
#topologyoptimization
#generativedesign
Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links that make me earn a small commission when you make a purchase at no additional cost.
Podcast Recorded: Aug, 25th, 2025 - Subscriber Release Count: 42,790
