Illustrates how designers, artists, and architects use computer programming to enable creative ways of generating form and translating ideas. Offers an in-depth look at the use of software in all creative disciplines and introduces readers to more than 300 significant works from the past 60 years that utilize data mapping, digital fabrication, interactive media, gaming, artificial intelligence, and other media and expression.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-175) and index.