Austrian designer Julia Koerner garnered attention for her work on designing jewelry for the hit film Black Panther. She creates a new series of handbags on the same foundation of nature inspirations and computer algorithms. These are available to shop on her website and boast a dynamic otherworldly aesthetic.
The bags appear to have a skeletal structure with a rigid and lightweight feel to it. It is particularly inspired by the shape of dried kelp that is found along the pacific coastline. Thus, being dubbed the KELP MINI, it was 3D printed following scans of kelp that had undergone editing and manipulation. The base is hinged and closed at the top with a chain that hooks along to details inside the bag.
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Handbags - Exploring the intersection of nature and technology, designers are using algorithms to create 3D-printed handbags with a dynamic otherworldly aesthetic.
2. Rigid and Lightweight Bags - Designers are utilizing 3D printing technology to create handbags with a skeletal structure, resulting in a rigid and lightweight feel.
3. 3D Printing From Natural Scans - By scanning and manipulating natural elements like dried kelp, designers are using 3D printing to bring organic shapes into their handbag designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry has the opportunity to embrace the use of 3D printing and nature-inspired designs to create unique and innovative handbags.
2. Technology and Design - The intersection of technology and design provides an opportunity for collaboration where designers can leverage algorithms and 3D printing to push the boundaries of handbag aesthetics.
3. Sustainable Fashion - In the realm of sustainable fashion, designers can explore 3D printing and natural scans to create eco-friendly handbags with a futuristic appeal.