# 3D-Printed Colorful Vessels Olivier Van Herpt Creates New Machined Vessels with a Painted Look By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1 References: [oliviervanherpt](https://oliviervanherpt.com/exhibitions/)  Dutch designer Olivier Van Herpt unveiled the latest of his [3D printed experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay) with a [range of vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project) that appear to be 'drawn.' He creates vases with a white base to function as a canvas and through experimentation, he forms a painterly look. The process starts with a flat porcelain clay with colors rolled on top. He notes, “Porcelain is generally kept small because it collapses in the firing process, but with this machine, I can make very [thin, large pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) that do not collapse." Continuing on the material's surface, “Like any human, I let the machine compose recognisable elements through lines of different intensity and color, communicating memories and emotions, reflecting the character of its creator.” Image Credit: Olivier Van Herpt ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Machine-assisted Artistry:** New technologies are enabling machines to contribute artistically, opening the door for collaborations between human creativity and automated precision. - **3D Printing in Ceramics:** Advancements in 3D printing are expanding to ceramics, allowing for larger and more intricate designs that were previously impossible. - **Personalized Design Aesthetics:** Customization in design is becoming increasingly accessible through technology, offering consumers unique, emotion-driven aesthetic experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Home Decor:** The blending of technology and traditional craft techniques is reshaping home decor, offering bespoke pieces that merge contemporary design with classic elegance. - **Advanced Manufacturing:** The integration of advanced manufacturing processes such as 3D printing into traditional industries is transforming production capabilities and material limitations. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods sector is being revitalized by innovations that allow for high-quality, aesthetically unique products that also emphasize personalized design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [Colorful Large-Scale Ceramic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-floris-rubben.md) - [AI-Developed 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/differential-growth.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md)