The first video of our selection this week focuses on the Crossing Parallels project which examines the potential link between basketry and 3D printing. So how can 3D technologies help to take this craft skill to the next level? Designer Amandine David explored the associated challenges. Finally, we will give you a tour of EOS’ showroom, one of the largest manufacturers of industrial machinery in the world. In any case, we wish you all a good Sunday!<\/p>\n
The Crossing Parallels project was created by designer Amandine David who wanted to explore different techniques for making objects. She worked with Esm\u00e9 Hofman, expert in basketry, and Joris van Tubergen, specialist in 3D printing, to understand how technology and craftsmanship could combine to design bags and hats. Basketry is the art of braiding plant fibers to design objects. In Esme’s case, it involves hand winding different strands of fibers on themselves. The idea for this spiral led Joris van Tubergen to develop a rotating 3D printer, allowing more precise and larger shapes to be printed. It was used to print flexible fibers, following Amandine’s designs. These fibers are then shaped by Esm\u00e9 using traditional basketry techniques. We’ll let you discover the final result for yourself!<\/p>\n