Geo by Mika Barr is a set pillows featuring three dimensional fabric that folds and fractures to create a popping pattern that is much more interesting than typical static graphic prints. These pillows blend traditional cushion patterns with the ancient art of Origami, resulting in designs that are full of movement.
Created for Tel Aviv-based studio Talents Design, which was founded to foster emerging creativity, Geo by Mika Barr is reminiscent of hard, angular materials. Nevertheless, the pillows are super-comfy. The designer explains the process: "The light, elastic textiles are dyed and then screen printed with an inflexible material that indicates the nature of the fabric's movement and creates a new, three-dimensional textile structure." The contemporary look is great for modern homes.
3D Fabric Cushions
Geo by Mika Barr is Inspired by Flat Patterns and Paper Folding
Trend Themes
1. 3D Fabric Printing - The use of 3D printing technology to create three-dimensional fabric patterns offers endless possibilities for textile design and production.
2. Origami-inspired Design - Inspired by the ancient art of origami, designers are exploring new ways to incorporate folding and fracturing techniques into various industries, including fashion and interior design.
3. Flexible Textile Structures - Innovations in textile technology are allowing for the creation of elastic, flexible fabrics that can be transformed into intricate, three-dimensional structures.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The use of Geo-inspired cushions and other three-dimensional textile products can bring a fresh, contemporary look to the home decor industry.
2. Fashion - The application of origami-inspired folding and fracturing techniques in fashion design offers new possibilities for fabric manipulation and garment construction.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The use of 3D printing technology and flexible textile structures in textile manufacturing can greatly enhance production efficiency, as well as offer new design possibilities.