Art & Design

What began in 1857 in the Haughwout department store in New York has become an indispensable part of our lives: the passenger elevator. However, we realize that although we are in one almost every day, it rarely leaves a lasting…

This past summer, we informed you of Stratasys‘ involvement in the Prince shoe tribute that would be on display in an exhibition at the legendary musician’s recording complex. The exhibition has been extended through 2022, so if you happen to…

As the leaves slowly change to their autumnal hues, it is undeniable that spooky season is finally upon us, ultimately culminating with Halloween. Celebrated each year on the 31st of October, the origins of the popular holiday are still relatively…

Pleko is a new pair of shoes, made largely through 3D printing with composite materials. The structural part of the shoe, namely the insole, midsole, spikes and ribs, was designed with carbon fiber using selective laser sintering (SLS). The resulting…

Netflix’s Squid Game series has taken over the public consciousness and every corner of the internet. The Korean drama tells the story of a group of financially indebted people who risk their lives in a survival competition for the chance…

NFT, blockchain, Ethereum, Ether, cryptocurrency, eWallet, Metaverse…You’ve probably come across these terms often in recent months. After all, they can be found in numerous headlines and fuel the debate on whether digital asset trading is just another investment bubble or…

3D printing gives a completely new meaning to the saying “art knows no boundaries,” proving that new technologies and creativity are in fact very compatible, contrary to popular belief. Because the use of additive manufacturing allows artists to go one…

For several years now, the footwear industry and additive manufacturing players have been collaborating on innovative shoe projects. You may recall Adidas’ 3D-printed 4DFWD sneakers or Athos’ 3D-printed climbing shoes — 3D-printed footwear is easing its way to the mainstream. This…

In the field of architecture, design and art, 3D printing has proven time and again that it can be very useful. From Jakub Pastuszak, who 3D prints artworks for the Amber Museum in Gdansk, to Scan the World, which uses…

During Vienna Design Week, which started on September 24, the design studio Barbara Gollackner has exhibited a very innovative collection made using a food 3D printer. Called Wasteware, it is a series of cutlery and dishes made from industrial but…

Based in Germany, our startup of the month is ING3D which has developed a mineral 3D printing process inspired by powder sintering, called Mineral Direct Laser Sintering (MDLS). Thanks to this unique process, it is possible to design very light…

Luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo and innovative design brand Nagami have come together to showcase a collection of two exclusive furniture designs at Salone del Mobile in Milan—an international furniture and design tradeshow with exhibitors from countries around the world.…