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3D-Printed Imaginative Rug Designs

These Design-Forward Rugs are Presented at 'Dutch Stuff'

— September 25, 2018 — Art & Design
'Dutch Stuff' is an exhibition that showcases design-forward imaginative rugs that are created through innovative techniques. Among the 25 studios that exhibited their work, four distinguished themselves with a groundbreaking and sustainable approach to the art of design.

Eindhoven-based Studio Plott, for one, produced colorful imaginative rugs that have a mesh silhouette and embrace geometric forms. The pieces are 3D-printed with polyamide fiber. Studio Ro Smit wholeheartedly takes on an ethical approach with social impact. It produced seven designs that are made in collaboration with people with disabilities.

Thirdly, Simone Post arranges bold imaginative rugs with luxe wax-printed fabrics. The manufacturing process relies on sustainability as the creative utilizes leftovers and misprints from textile brand Vlisco. Finally, Nina van Bart and Carpet Sign collaborate on a new technique that incorporates 3D-tufting.
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Rug Designs - Investing in innovative techniques and sustainable approaches can provide a competitive edge in the rug design industry.
2. 3d-printing in Textile Manufacturing - Integrating 3D-printing technology in the manufacturing of rugs and other textiles can offer enhanced design and production capabilities.
3. Socially Responsible Design - Partnering with individuals and organizations to produce socially responsible designs can appeal to socially conscious consumers and improve brand reputation.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Manufacturing - Incorporating innovative techniques and sustainable practices can enhance design and production capabilities in the textile manufacturing industry.
2. 3d-printing - The integration of 3D-printing technology is poised to revolutionize the textile manufacturing and rug design industries.
3. Social Impact - Designing products in collaboration with individuals and organizations focused on social impact can not only improve the lives of those involved, but also provide a unique selling point in industries like rug design and textile manufacturing.
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