These Hats Designed by Elvis Pompilio Are 3D Printed and Overtly Ornate
Michael Hemsworth — February 22, 2013 — Tech
References: mgxbymaterialise & mocoloco
No longer is 3D printing just a hopeful aspiration because designs like the ones here created by Elvis Pompilio are now an actuality. Printed using a complex machine and extensive virtual blueprints, the headpieces are more like ornately carved artistic works rather than hats.
3D printing is an interesting process and with the recent advent of consumer priced models, it'll only be a matter of time before the process is commonplace in design studios and even home offices.
With these creations coming to fruition from Elvis Ponpilio, I'm now believing that a designer collection made completely using a 3D printer is definitely going to hit the runway in a very short time period. After all, fashion utilizes any and every medium available, so being able to design a collection in a virtual environment is definitely the next challenge.
3D printing is an interesting process and with the recent advent of consumer priced models, it'll only be a matter of time before the process is commonplace in design studios and even home offices.
With these creations coming to fruition from Elvis Ponpilio, I'm now believing that a designer collection made completely using a 3D printer is definitely going to hit the runway in a very short time period. After all, fashion utilizes any and every medium available, so being able to design a collection in a virtual environment is definitely the next challenge.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing in Fashion - The rise of 3D printing technology in the fashion industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create intricate and personalized headpieces.
2. Consumer 3D Printers - The increasing availability of affordable consumer 3D printers opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for individuals to create their own unique headpieces and accessories at home.
3. Virtual Design Studios - The emergence of virtual design studios offers disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion designers to create entire collections in a virtual environment, including 3D printed headpieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the potential to revolutionize the design of headpieces through 3D printing technology, allowing for more intricate and elaborate designs.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop and market affordable and user-friendly consumer 3D printers for home use, enabling individuals to create their own customized headpieces.
3. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create immersive virtual design studios that allow for the creation and visualization of 3D printed headpieces and other fashion accessories.
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