People have tried creating full 3D-printed wearables but one artist, Neekta Torabian, decided to mix mediums. Fusing (both physically and conceptually) fabric and 3D printing.
Her piece entitled, 'Before You Fly Off' evokes double meaning as a goodbye to fellow graduates and her friend Zeynab Asadi-Lari who passed away on January 8, 2020, due to a Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran, killing 176 people. Each pattern was designed by a different member of the New Media program showing the imprint and impact of the people we meet.
Her descriptions of the piece, "The vest hugs and protects its carrier. Different colors are placed beside each other forming a community that is diverse and stable. The vest is a reflection of the New Media’s core strength; its community." This takes wearing your heart on your sleeve to a whole other level.
Wearable 3D-Printed Art Pieces
'Before You Fly Off' by Neekta Torabian is Creatively Printed
Trend Themes
1. Mixed Media Wearables - Opportunity to create disruptive innovation by combining traditional fabrics with 3D printing technology to create unique wearable pieces.
2. Collaborative Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate and create pieces that reflect the imprint and impact of a community.
3. Personalization and Meaningful Design - Opportunity to create personalized designs with meaning and purpose, such as using different colors and patterns to reflect diversity and community.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Textiles - Opportunity to incorporate innovative materials and technology to create unique and meaningful pieces.
2. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with new mediums and collaborate on meaningful projects.
3. 3D Printing - Opportunity for 3D printing technology to expand beyond traditional manufacturing applications and into the realm of fashion and art.