# Printed 3D Ceramics The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-3d-bowl References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1558081/3-d-printed-pottery-not-your-grandmas-china) & [unfold.be](http://www.unfold.be/pages/projects/items/3d-printer) [3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept) are popping up everywhere of late, creating things that I never even realized could be created via a printer--for example, this Unfold 3D bowl. Although there are some [incredible pieces of pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project) out there, Fast Company is right in observing that the actual techniques to make it has not differed much. With the Unfold 3D bowl, however, that is slowly changing. [Made of ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay), this 3D bowl features double walls with supporting ridges on the inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing Innovation:** The Unfold 3D bowl showcases the potential for 3D printing to revolutionize the ceramics industry by introducing new design possibilities. - **Advancements in Pottery Techniques:** The Unfold 3D bowl demonstrates the potential for innovative pottery techniques that leverage 3D printing to create unique and intricate designs. - **Customizable Ceramics:** The Unfold 3D bowl highlights the trend of personalized ceramics, as 3D printing allows for customization and individualization of pottery products. ### Where This Applies - **Ceramics:** The ceramics industry can explore disruptive opportunities by incorporating 3D printing technology to create innovative designs and streamline production processes. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing sector can leverage 3D printing to introduce novel techniques and materials for pottery production, leading to improved efficiency and product differentiation. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from the disruptive potential of 3D printing in ceramics, enabling artists and designers to create intricate and unique pottery pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramound.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md)