15/09/2021
Real-time rendering and VR experiences are new tools for designers and engineers to present ideas through immersive experiences.
One of the challenges of creating 3D printing and manufacturing designs is communicating complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, including professionals, using 2D tools. Sketches, technical drawings and renders are helpful; however, real-time rendering can be used to not only present an idea but also create interactive visualisations that can demonstrate important aspects of products or services, such as how people interact with or experience them.
One of the challenges of creating 3D printing and manufacturing designs is communicating complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, including professionals, using 2D tools. Sketches, technical drawings and renders are helpful; however, real-time rendering can be used to not only present an idea but also create interactive visualisations that can demonstrate important aspects of products or services, such as how people interact with or experience them.
01/03/2018
Working with a super-size 3D printer:
You will impress everyone with the scale of new ideas that you can create with large-format 3D printers. I joined the company Seen Technology last year and got my hands on a Massivit 1800, one of the largest 3D printers on the market; it is about 2 m2. In this post I will try to answer some questions about this revolutionary technology.
What material does the printer use? When you print objects that are 2 metres in height, you will need pretty strong material for support. Therefore, we use a UV-cured material developed by the Israel-based company Massivit 3D.
How fast is this machine? This is one of the fastest 3D printers in the world. It allows you to print a 50 cm object within an hour. Bigger objects and geometrically complex objects can take longer, but the longest print that I have performed for a single piece was 18 hours (it was a 1.8 m mushroom).
What do you use it for? Scale is no longer a limitation, so we use this machine for producing super-sized 3D printed objects for retail, staging, display, events, architectural design, rapid prototyping, and thermoforming tools.
03/03/2017
My participation in the Melbourne Fashion Festival 2017:
In collaboration with the brand White Story and the Bank of Melbourne, I had the opportunity to design invitations for White Story’s Autumn Winter ’17 Launch.
White Story is an Australian clothing brand that focuses on creating experiences and emotional connections between their products and their customers. Clothing is very intimate, close to the skin, so I decided to make a tactile invitation that aimed to introduce the new collection to its customers through touch.
01/01/2017
Working in Singapore:
I was part of a group of 30 graduates selected to participate in the Austern International program in Singapore. As part of this program, I had the opportunity to collaborate on projects for the companies Caterspot and ReFUEL4, visit some start-ups, work with a multidisciplinary team and use my creativity to solve business-related problems.
Singapore is definitely a country I would like to visit again in the future. This country has an amazing artistic vibe and a desire to innovate, which makes it a perfect place for any young designer in the world.
20/07/2016
My 3D printing Hub:
Buying a 3D printer was one of the best ideas I have ever had. I still remember the day that I unpacked my Zortrax M200, after months of saving money. As of today, it has been six months since I joined 3D Hub, an online platform that offers local 3D printing services. I have earned some good reviews and some extra money to buy more equipment and connected with other 3D printing enthusiasts.
Personal manufacturing is a trend, and I believe that, in the future, most products will be manufactured at people’s homes using 3D printers, along with other desktop machines. My next goal is to buy a desktop CNC or build my own.
04/17/2016
My participation in the Telstra Hackathon:
I accepted the challenge of coming up with an idea and digital product in 48 hours. I participated in the hackathon with my health service, “Health Samaritan,” to generate notifications of general check-ups to which everyone needs to attend. This was my first hackathon, and I was surprised by the creative atmosphere of the event and the support of the different mentors. I faced some technical difficulties; however, it did not stop me from creating a strong concept and excellent presentation to catch the attention of the judges and public.
I received a Microsoft Band 2 as a prize for my perseverance and commitment to the event. I want to give thanks to all the people that I met during the event especially Daniel Grbac and his colleague whose help was invaluable.
