# Inflatable Printed Decor MIT's Self-Assembly Lab and Christophe Guberan Created Pneumatic Objects By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decor References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/219757/d-mits-self-assembly-lab-hints-at-the-future-of-4d-design-in-pneumatic-objects/) & [selfassemblylab.mit.edu](https://selfassemblylab.mit.edu/) While there are some printed decor products for the home that are available to consumers—especially ones that offer customizable features—these objects can consume a lot of time, resources and money when it comes to making them. [MIT's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-robotic-prosthetic-hand) Self-Assembly Lab collaborated with Swiss designer Christoph Guberan on an exhibition called 'Liquid to Air: Pneumatic Objects' that's on display at the Patrick Parrish Gallery in New York. This collection of design objects offers a look at pieces that are printed from a silicone material that can be inflated. The designs such as [rubber wall lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) and [rubber vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) were created with Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP), which adds a fourth dimension to the printing process. Beyond printed decor, the Self-Assembly Lab also sees the potential for everything from airbags to emergency shelters to be created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Inflatable Printed Decor:** Printing objects from a silicone material that can be inflated via Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP) offers customizable features for home decor. - **Pneumatic Objects:** Creating pneumatically printed designs with a fourth dimension to printing offers innovative ways for more than just decor. - **Self-assembly Technology:** MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab’s Rapid Liquid Printing (RLP) process and silicone material offer potential for a vast array of technological advancements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Inflatable printed decor holds promise in the personalized design furniture industry. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** RLP technology could revolutionize airbag manufacturing processes. - **Disaster Relief:** Self-inflating shelters and other inflatable emergency resources could be produced more efficiently with this technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekisai-cobreathing-objects.md) - [In-Situ Circular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-by-decibel.md) - [Inflated Design Classroom Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermittent-dome.md) - [Automatic Self-Inflating Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfinflating-furniture.md) - [Inflatable Colorful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeeze-inflatable-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argot-studio-x-ssense.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [3D Printed Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-flamtrad.md)