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3D Printed Tea Sets

Matthew Plummer-Fernandez's 'Glitch Reality II' Explores Flaws in Technology

— January 16, 2012 — Art & Design
There is an elegant beauty to tea sets that speaks of civility and refinement, and the Glitch Reality II project takes them to whole other, technological level. Instead of going through the traditional process of creating a tea set, this one was stunningly created using a "combination of 3-D scanning, 3-D printing, and a dose of human manipulation," according to Fast Co Design.

Designed by Matthew Plummer-Fernandez, Glitch Reality II references the flaws that often take place with new technological advancements. Instead of trying to correct these flaws, this tea set embraces them, turning them into poetic aesthetics that captivate viewers instead of repelling them. As the artist puts it, Glitch Reality II takes on "the glitches from the analogue-to-digital-to-analogue translation.”
Trend Themes
1. Technology-driven Tea Sets - Exploring the integration of technology in traditional tea set design, creating new aesthetic possibilities.
2. Embracing Technological Flaws - Emphasizing the beauty of imperfections in technology and using them as an artistic element in tea set designs.
3. Analog-to-digital Translation - Incorporating glitches and errors from the conversion of analog to digital and back into the physical world in tea set designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Applying 3D printing technology to create unique and visually striking tea sets for home decoration.
2. Art and Design - Exploring the fusion of technology and traditional craftmanship in tea set design, resulting in innovative and thought-provoking pieces.
3. Manufacturing - Using 3D scanning and printing technology to revolutionize the production process of tea sets, allowing for intricate and customizable designs.
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