# 3D Fabric Cushions Geo by Mika Barr is Inspired by Flat Patterns and Paper Folding By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geo-by-mika-barr References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/18609799113/3d-fabrics-geo-pillows-by-mika-barr-for-talents) & [mikabarr](http://mikabarr.com/) Geo by Mika Barr is a set pillows featuring [three dimensional fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smock-collection)." The contemporary look is great for modern homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Fabric Printing:** The use of 3D printing technology to create three-dimensional fabric patterns offers endless possibilities for textile design and production. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **Fashion:** The application of origami-inspired folding and fracturing techniques in fashion design offers new possibilities for fabric manipulation and garment construction. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Upholstered Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tait.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-textile.md) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Multifaceted Geometric Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-stools.md) - [Patterned Artisanal Hand-Tufted Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giro.md) - [Abstract Geometric Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle.md) - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md)