Patrik is a key figure in the TouchDesigner world — an artist, creative technologist, and the author of the first comprehensive guide to Max/MSP and TouchDesigner.

In this stream, he will talk about:

● His journey from experimental music to real-time visual systems
● How TouchDesigner became his main tool — and creative playground
● Artistic works, from generative installations to a digital opera
● His teaching, research, and open-source projects
● And the new course we’re about to launch together

Whether you're an artist, coder, performer, or educator — this talk is for you.

Patrik Lechner is one of the most thoughtful voices in the world of generative audiovisual art. Known equally for his poetic sensibility and technical fluency, he bridges the gap between sound and image, code and composition, research and performance. This live session will be a rare chance to dive deep into his approach — both philosophical and practical.

We’ll explore how Patrik moved from experimental electronic music into building his own systems for audiovisual expression. You'll hear about the tools he creates, the reasons behind his open-source projects, and how he thinks about real-time performance in the age of code-based media.

● What it means to build your own tools as an artist

● How procedural generation and improvisation coexist in his work

● The hidden logic behind projects like RT3, Don't Starve, or Pandora

● What teaching creative coding has taught him

● How TouchDesigner became not just a software, but a way of thinking

This stream is not a tutorial or portfolio review. It’s a conversation with someone who has shaped the creative coding landscape through a decade of work, thought, and public sharing.
Whether you are just starting out with TouchDesigner or are building complex generative systems, Patrik's perspective will challenge, inspire, and likely shift the way you see your own creative process.