What
- Developed a vase design with a complex surface texture and a nature-inspired aesthetic, optimised for 3D printing.
- Created a curved silhouette with a repeating wavy rib pattern that adds visual depth and stiffens the thin wall.
How
- Used parametric modelling to project undulating paths across a variable-radius surface, giving a seamless texture.
- Designed the ribs to reinforce the wall against sideways deformation in both FDM and SLA printing.
Results
- Produced a model that demonstrates advanced surface modelling and manufacturing-led design.
- Delivered a decorative piece that shows how mathematical patterns become stiff, practical consumer products.
Tools and processes: Parametric surface modelling, FDM and SLA printing