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Attainable Design

Art and design-related tools are becoming increasingly accessible

While high-tech tools like 3D printing devices and laser-engravers were once left to experts, these products are now being made accessible in smaller and simpler forms for personal use. These tools are giving artists and designers more flexibility in what they are capable of creating in their own homes and studios. This increased autonomy in the realms of art, design, and innovation works to give small brands and individuals a chance to enter markets that large brands tend to monopolize due to their vast resources.
Workshop Question - How can your company support smaller initiatives to offer more authentic and outside-the-box products or services?
Trend Themes
1. Accessible High-tech Tools - Smaller, simpler forms of tools like 3D printing and laser-engraving are giving small brands and individuals the chance to enter markets that large brands monopolize.
2. User-friendly 3D Printers - The emergence of affordable, easy-to-use 3D printers satisfies the growing need for smart solutions that offer impressive results without the confusing elements previously associated.
3. Mixed Reality Tools - The blurring of boundaries between the tangible and virtual objects optimized for human ergonomics and imagination combined.
Industry Implications
1. Design and Innovation - The attainability of high-tech, user-friendly tools allows for more creativity and flexibility in the realms of art and design.
2. 3D Printing - Both newcomers and experienced makers can benefit from the affordability and versatility of 3D printing technology.
3. Augmented Reality - As augmented reality technology advances, businesses can incorporate mixed reality tools to bridge the gap between physical and virtual objects.
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Compact Laser Engraving Devices
Compact Laser Engraving Devices
The Cubiio is a Compact, At-Home Laser Engraver
Cubiio is a compact laser engraver that was created by the Taipei City, Taiwan-based startup company ‘Muherz.’ The engraving device was designed to be lightweight, small, and visually... MORE
Family-Friendly 3D Printers
Family-Friendly 3D Printers
The 'Makness' Home 3D Printer is Usable by the Whole Family
3D printers are often quite complex in setup and intended to be used by professionals, but the ‘Makness’ home 3D printer aims to change this perception. The ‘Makness’ 3D... MORE
Child-Safe 3D Printer Pens
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The 'AOD Mini Zebra' 3D Printing Pens Teach Kids About the Technology
3D printing technology is quickly becoming a popular way to create artwork and various products, so the ‘AOD Mini Zebra’ 3D printing pens come as a welcome new addition to the market.... MORE
play_circle_filledAugmented Reality Implements
Augmented Reality Implements
These Mixed Reality Tools Draw the Gap Between Physical and Virtual
It’s interesting when you consider that most of our desktop utensils are either digital or analogue, and how we haven’t yet seen many mixed reality tools such as these. SLIMDESIGN out of... MORE
play_circle_filledCrowdfunded Printing Pens
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Polaroid is Launching Its New 'Design 3D Pen' on Indiegogo
The all-new Polaroid Design 3D pen is the subject of a new crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo that specifically targets professional artists, designers and engineers. When the printing pen was... MORE
Digital Design Computer Units
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The HP Sprout Pro G2 is an All-in-One Computer Unveiling at CES 2017
Those within the digital design space will find the announcement of the HP Sprout Pro G2 at CES 2017 to be a welcome addition to the market. Building on the design and success of the original, the... MORE
Affordable Desktop 3D Printers
Affordable Desktop 3D Printers
The 'Indie' Precision 3D Printer is Reliable and Versatile
Those who are experienced in the world of 3D printing or new to the whole thing can make use of the ‘Indie’ precision 3D printer as a means of creating projects as they desire or require.... MORE

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