Design firm Drazch & Suchy have created a visually enticing set of haiku poetry pieces that are made using 3D-printing and are designed only to reveal the words when the poem is submerged in water. The creative revealing process adds a level of mystery and mystic to the writing asking the reader to go beyond simple reading to create meaning from the piece.
The 'haiku' project by the brand was inspired by water striders and the impact their movement has on a body of water's surface. The poems are printed on a grid-like material using 3D-printing. The material is lightweight and durable so that it can float on the water's surface without disintegrating. As the water hits the material the purposefully embossed areas create a shadow onto the water, revealing the words to the poem.
Water-Revealing Haiku Poetry
These 3D-Printed Poems Reveal the Words Once Submerged in Moisture
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Poetry - Designing interactive poems that require an action to reveal their message opens doors for exploring new types of storytelling.
2. Mystery Design - Designing products that require engagement to reveal a message or feature create a level of intrigue that draws people in.
3. Creative Embossing - Incorporating creative embossing into designs offers a tactile and visually striking element that engages users in unique ways.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Integrating interactive elements into traditional publishing offers opportunities to create new types of reader engagement.
2. Advertising - Mystery design and interactive elements can be used in advertising to create excitement and curiosity about a product or service.
3. Product Design - Creative embossing can be incorporated into product design to offer a unique and tactile element that enhances user engagement.