Digital Fabrication & HCI
3D printing, 3D modeling, 3D modeling / simulation, digital textile printing
Unisex 3D Printing Hooded Sweatshirt (male fit) TPU/FDM 3D Printing
Unisex 3D Printing Hooded Sweatshirt (male fit) TPU/FDM 3D Printing
Unisex 3D Printing Hooded Sweatshirt (female fit) TPU/FDM 3D Printing
This design research aims to explore alternative 3DP material for wearable product. The goal is to experiment with specially FDM nylon filament and various 3D modeling approaches in apparel. Material: digitally printed compression knit & specialty nylon textile structure Dye: Rit dye Technology: 3D printing (FDM) & digital textile printing (engineered print) More research detail coming...
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Arm bag style 3DP method: FDM 3DP material: TPU Fabrics: Lamb suede, synthetic blend
Bottom view 3DP method: FDM 3DP material: TPU Fabrics: Lamb suede, synthetic blend
Top view 3DP method: FDM 3DP material: TPU Fabrics: Lamb suede, synthetic blend
Hand bag style 3DP method: FDM 3DP material: TPU Fabrics: Lamb suede, synthetic blend
Design research exploration on design cognition in 3D modeling wearable product using 3D body avatar and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing technology.
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For apparel designer in digital 3D modelling
Design research exploring SLS 3D printing technology integration in traditional apparel ensemble. Gothic cathedral inspired structure & print. Fiber/fabric: nylon, metal, & silk charmeuse Technique: engineered textile print Technology: 3D printing (SLS) & digital textile printing Learn more about the research below.
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Design research exploring designer's emotional state in reflection of the unique spiral rhythm integrated in both textile print and garment silhouette. Inspired by the concept of rebirth. Fabrics: Silk satin, silk organza, linen, silk habotai lining Learn more about the research below.
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This design research exploring ways to apply photographic based engineered print using minimal waste and seam strategy. Imagery inspired by cow tripe. Fabric: soy knit Technique: minimal waste design and engineered print Technology: digital textile printing Learn more about the research below.
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Front detail Design research exploring 3D visual illusion using translucent fabrics and engineered prints. Overall design was inspired by the ethereal qualities in tree branches and glass windows in daylight. Fabrics: silk chiffon & silk habotai Learn more about the research below.
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Explorations of engineering print and virtual fitting using 3D body scan, simulation and digital patternmaking program (Optitex).
Outer shell and lining with engineered prints
Photo credit: Lushan Sun, Tianyu Cui
Model: Li Zhao, Emily Herzog