The designers’ aim is to produce hundreds of these vases for exhibition. In preparation, the pair has run a number of test pieces and experimented with a variety of materials from painted steel to ceramics, from nylon to resin and now, Gharleghi says, “the whole army is ready, but they’re in the computer. We need them to be born.”
Not every form generated by the algorithm is fit for printing. About 10% of those generated have a center of gravity that will not allow the object to balance. However, with 500 designs ready for print, I doubt the others will be missed.
To find those who could act as mid-wife to this moment of creation, Studio Integrate turned to Kickstarter to raise £10,000 (or approximately $17,150) for further refinement and printing. A contribution to their project doesn’t just disappear, however, their ultimate ideal is to have a sponsor for each vase that will then become the object’s permanent owner after the conclusion of the exhibition.
Studio Integrate has a history of geometric exploration through 3D printing. In other words, this isn’t a couple of guys who want to learn 3D printing with someone else’s money. They have produced a body of work including highly articulated and intricately complex geometric acrobatics in a variety of settings and scales. They have been the recipients of a number of awards for designs, such as their Flux Table, and have developed a recognizable aesthetic.
They bring to their design a deep interest in the design history of the Middle East, a mastery of digital design and fabrication, and a highly refined design sensibility. This duo is a force to be reckoned with in the world of contemporary design.
The limited edition vases are available as rewards for support through July 31st, and the exhibit is set to open, at, an as yet undisclosed location in London, in September. Are you considering backing this project? Let us know in the GeMo forum thread on 3DPB.com.