Digital fabrication and art-exhibition design: a case study Gabriela Celani 1 , Regiane Pupo 2 , Valéria Piccoli 3 1 Dep. of Architecture and Construction, University of Campinas, Brazil 2 Graduate program in Civil Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil 3 Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil Abstract One of the countless applications of technology in the architecture practice that goes beyond simple representation and can contribute directly to the design process is digital fabrication. It allows the automated production of physical objects from digital models and its use can range from explorative model making during the design process to the production of final products. An example of the application of digital fabrication techniques in cultural heritage is presented here, not just as a representation technique, but as an effective aid during the design process. The aim of this undergoing research is to produce physical models of exhibition spaces as an exhibition planning tool. The purpose of these models will be to help a team of curators and exhibition designers to experiment with the location of paintings and sculptures in a collaborative way, while planning the remodeling of an art museum’s permanent exhibition. The digital fabrication techniques that are being used in this project include 3D-scanning, 3D-printing, and laser-cutting. Keywords: digital fabrication, design process, exhibition planning .