Mind the GeekByte Size Session15min
How computers scribble
This talk explores line-drawing algorithms, tracing their evolution from historical pixel-based methods to modern tools used in apps like Snapchat and Figma. It covers topics such as smooth line transformation, Bézier curves, fonts, and color processing, offering timeless, platform-agnostic techniques with real-world examples.
Alvin BryanYoto
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Wednesday, May 7, 14:15-14:30
Exec Centre
Ever wondered how your scribbles on Snapchat turns into a smooth line, or how the pen tool works in Figma or Procreate? In this talk we'll dive into the invisible art of line-drawing algorithms, and more.We'll start from the historical pixel-based methods to the tools that we use today, wrapping up with real-world examples.We'll answer questions like:How do apps turn your scribbles into smooth lines?How do Bézier curves work?What's in a font?How do computers do colours?The techniques described are evergreen, timeless and platform-agnostic.
Alvin Bryan
Alvin is a developer working in IoT audio. Before that he did developer relations for open-source feature flags (Unleash) and Contentful.
Before all that, he was a lead engineer for Dow Jones at the Wall Street Journal and had various front-end roles for about 8 years. He’s happiest working on visual challenges with designers.
Before all that, he was a lead engineer for Dow Jones at the Wall Street Journal and had various front-end roles for about 8 years. He’s happiest working on visual challenges with designers.
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