Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Organic Printed trend?
Organic Printed: Additive manufacturing has changed the way people perceive the creation of objects, and more importantly, the capabilities of technology. The next step in improving this technology is implementing lessons learned from nature by way of more responsive materials, or human structure-mimicking designs. This speaks to the perceived pique of technology in balancing bells and whistles with the design of nature.
Trend themes
Themes within the Organic Printed trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Bio-Printing
The advancement of 3D printing technology and biological processes to print biologically viable bones and other organic structures.
02
Nature-Inspired Design
Implementation of lessons learned from nature by way of more responsive materials, or human structure-mimicking designs.
03
Additive Manufacturing in Packaging
The use of 3D printing or additive manufacturing technology to create sustainable packaging solutions, like eco pots made from algae and biodegradable materials.
Industry implications
What the Organic Printed trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Manufacturing
Use of additive manufacturing technologies to create sustainable, custom designs for footwear or unique structures, as well as revolutionary bioengineering bones and other organic structures.
For
Packaging
Innovative sustainable packaging solutions that utilize bio-based materials and 3D printing technology to create unique designs that can adapt to product lifespans.
For
Medical Technology
Growing methods using 3D printing technology to create viable human bones can revolutionize the way bone regrowth is treated in the medical industry.
Workshop question
What aspects of nature do you find inspiring? How can this be incorporated into your brand's offerings?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Organic Printed
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 45%, freshness 8%.
Popularity72%
Activity45%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z (not a primary audience)
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Organic Printed trend
4 featured examples from Aug 13 to Oct 21, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Webbed Building Materials
'Growing Systems' Uses 3D Printing to Build Unique Structures
The construction industry can leverage 3D printing technology and generative design concepts to innovate and create eco-friendly and flexible building materials.
CategoryEco
3D-Printed Algae Pots
This Eco Pot is Made from Kelp and a Biodegradable Polymer
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating packaging techniques and materials to meet the demand for sustainable and biodegradable options.
CategoryTech
3D-Printed Biological Bones
AMBER Researchers Have Developed a New System for Bioengineering Bones
Advancements in bioprinting technology can revolutionize the field of biomedical engineering and lead to new solutions for organ and bone replacements.
CategoryFashion
Organically Embellished Sneakers
Reebok's Liquid Speed Models Feature Printed '3D Drawings'
Reebok and AF Group Inc.'s exploration of 3D printing in manufacturing processes presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry.
