Nervous System is a generative design studio that works at the intersection of science, art, and

technology. Drawing inspiration from natural phenomena, we create computer simulations to generate
designs and use digital fabrication to realize products.

The nervous system can be divided into two major subdivisions: the central nervous system
(CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), shown in [link]. The CNS is comprised of the
brain and spinal cord; the PNS connects the CNS to the rest of the body. In this section, we
focus on the peripheral nervous system; later, we look at the brain and spinal cord.

CNS & PNS

This is a nice, tidy way to look at the nervous system, but in reality it's a very involved system made
up of billions of cells that carry out countless functions every minute of the day. To best understand
how the entire system works, we will consider the two major divisions: the central nervous
system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system, or CNS, consists of the
brain and spinal cord. It's the part that interprets the incoming sensory information and then issues
the orders, so I like to think of it as the boss.
The peripheral nervous system, or PNS, is made up of nerves that travel to and from the central
nervous system. It reports any sensory changes to the brain and spinal cord, and then carries out
orders. So, you could say the PNS is like the workers.