# 3D-Printed Pottery Daniel de Bruin Invented a Hand-Powered 3D Printer for Hands-On Designers By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-de-bruin References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/analogue-3d-printer-hands-on-designers/) & [danieldebruin](http://www.danieldebruin.com/) While some might consider analog inventions a throw-back to the past, to a simpler time before smart devices and the Internet completely took over our lives, Daniel de Bruin is combining hand-powered machines with modern day advances. His [analog 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideaformer-ir3-v2) was created with designers in mind. This lets them continue to be hands-on and craft things by hand while also including new technologies. The 3D printer stands two meters tall and features a crank users must turn by hand. This makes all the parts work together to [force clay out of a syringe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay). Different pulleys and weights control the flow, so creators like Daniel de Bruin can continue to [make stunningly unique pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project). This is an excellent example of how the efficiency and affordability of new inventions can work alongside older mediums. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Analog Inventions:** Creating hand-powered machines that combine analog and modern day advances offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Hand-powered Technology:** Developing hand-powered 3D printers and other technological devices allows for hands-on creativity and new possibilities in different sectors. - **Efficiency and Affordability:** Exploring efficient and affordable innovations, such as the analog 3D printer, can lead to disruptive advancements in diverse industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The combination of analog and modern technology in 3D printing provides disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers. - **Manufacturing:** Integrating hand-powered technology into manufacturing processes presents disruptive innovation opportunities for increased creativity and accessibility. - **Education:** Implementing hand-powered 3D printers in educational settings offers disruptive innovation opportunities for interactive, hands-on learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Miniature Pottery Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniek-pottery.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md)