Circle Packing

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Circle Packing

Inspired by Coding Train’s circle packing video, this sketch fills the screen with circles without any overlapping.

Click here to view this code in the p5 editor.

random colored circles red and blue circles green circles black and white circles

Remix Ideas

  • Make the circle appear near the mouse.
  • Try other shapes like squares and triangles.
  • Start by adding big circles, but add smaller and smaller circles over time.
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