Meet the lamp crafted from the least amount of material
With its layered heights being reminiscent of growth patterns found in nature – Chicago-based Noah Taylor fabricates a ‘Shell Lamp’ brilliantly showcasing how 3D-printed PLA can […]
3d printing
3D printing or additive manufacturing allows for practical and precise conversion from CAD (computer-assisted-design) to real, three-dimensional objects. 3D printing enables quick realisations with countless materials such as different types of plastic, glass, ceramics, biomaterials, stone, concrete and others. 3D printing is mainly used for small production manufacturing or as a tool for rapid prototyping.
Magnolia House by Felipe Escudero is a tribute to his mother
Described as “a spaceship that has just landed”, Magnolia House (Puembo, Ecuador) is a spacious villa with a central and prominent patio, designed by Estudio Felipe […]
Meet Puddy—a minimal 3D-printed lamp packed with personality
Named after the combination of two words: ‘Paddy’ recalling the iconic conical hat that rice farmers wear in Southeast Asia, and ‘Buddy’ meaning a close friend, […]
This self-fastening footwear uses air to create a secure fit
“My inspirations were the growth patterns and forms of oyster mushrooms that are translated into the morphing of the shoe,” explains Industrial designer Harjeeth Senthil, who […]
Elli Design blurs the line between traditional craft and future-thinking sustainable furniture
“Made in Italy shouldn’t be limited to the machines or tools being used,” says Elli Design founder Alessio Elli. He started his namesake brand in 2014 […]
Reform Lab 3D prints “sculptural masterpiece” from wood-based composite
The Reform Lounge Chair is 3D-printed and made out of plastic waste and bio composite. Merging art and technology into sustainable design pieces, Reform Lab uses […]
The Throne – A 3D printed portaloo made from recycled plastic
Developed by Spanish design studio Nagami, the toilet cubicle is designed to compost solid waste whilst tackling the sanitation crisis. A solution to eradicate plastic waste […]
The New Raw’s “zero-waste” Ermis Chair was made from studio offcuts
The Ermis Chair highlights the potential for “infinitely” recyclable materials. Made from a material that is not only in its second stage of being recycled, but—because […]
NYXO’s 3D-printed Primavera furniture is made from recycled plastic
Dubai-based design company NYXO Studio has created a collection of sculptural tables made from 3D printed bioplastic. Called Primavera, the collection features a fluid aesthetic as […]
LuckyBot 3D prints food using chocolate and mashed potatoes
Wiiboox’s LuckyBot food extruder is designed to be attached to an already existing FDM 3D printer. In a bid to make 3D printing food more accessible, […]
The NEXT C1X tests the water for carbon fiber construction
Bristol-based Next Boatworks unveils the C1X rowboat combining 3D-printed carbon with innovative components. For over a decade, carbon fiber in boat building has resulted in lighter, […]
The “urban reef” concept aims at making cities more biodiverse
Dutch designers Pierre Oskam and Max Latour have come up with a way to make cities more biodiverse, named Urban Reef. Their solution involves using natural […]