Behind the Scenes - 2025
Layer by Layer
Layer by Layer
Behind the Scenes
Layer By Layer -- Behind the Scenes
Layer By Layer -- Behind the Scenes
created three looks using different 3D printing techniques I have researched for fashion design. It consists of one men’s streetwear look, one woman’s formal look, and one conceptual piece. I researched FDM Printing (Fused Deposition Modeling), which is a widely used 3D printing technology that builds objects layer-by-layer by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle. SLA Printing (Stereolithography) 3D printing is a process that uses a light source, like a laser or projector, to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic, layer by layer, creating three-dimensional parts. And finally 3D Printing on fabric. Using FDM printing in between layers of fabric to create 3D texture and designs on fabric. It was a long journey learning how to use 3D modeling softwares and taking it to fruition while printing. Making the samples of the printing on fabric was by far the most exciting— many were in awe of how it turned out. I discovered that the printing on fabric is much more versatile than I first thought, and making wearables turn to be very fun.
created three looks using different 3D printing techniques I have researched for fashion design. It consists of one men’s streetwear look, one woman’s formal look, and one conceptual piece. I researched FDM Printing (Fused Deposition Modeling), which is a widely used 3D printing technology that builds objects layer-by-layer by extruding melted thermoplastic filament through a nozzle. SLA Printing (Stereolithography) 3D printing is a process that uses a light source, like a laser or projector, to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic, layer by layer, creating three-dimensional parts. And finally 3D Printing on fabric. Using FDM printing in between layers of fabric to create 3D texture and designs on fabric. It was a long journey learning how to use 3D modeling softwares and taking it to fruition while printing. Making the samples of the printing on fabric was by far the most exciting— many were in awe of how it turned out. I discovered that the printing on fabric is much more versatile than I first thought, and making wearables turn to be very fun.
I was very inspired by Iris Van Herpen, mainly since she has used 3D printing in her past collections. I was inspired by the natural world as well— such as animal bones and the human form. I knew I wanted to create three very different looks but have them share similar motifs.
The modeling felt very familiar to me, but the printing itself felt very different. I enjoyed figuring out different nozzle widths, temperatures, and inlays to get the result I want. Young Alex was screaming after he was able to see the finished results, he was obsessed with 3D printing.
I was very inspired by Iris Van Herpen, mainly since she has used 3D printing in her past collections. I was inspired by the natural world as well— such as animal bones and the human form. I knew I wanted to create three very different looks but have them share similar motifs.
The modeling felt very familiar to me, but the printing itself felt very different. I enjoyed figuring out different nozzle widths, temperatures, and inlays to get the result I want. Young Alex was screaming after he was able to see the finished results, he was obsessed with 3D printing.
