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THE CERAMIC 3D PRINTED CUP
Experimenting with new manufacturing techniques
The notion of tactility as the starting point for our reflection first led us to a very literal interpretation of the finger and its lines. Lines that, transposed into matter, naturally appeared to us as ceramic coils — a traditional way of modelling ceramics by hand since the dawn of time. By combining this with the emerging technology of ceramic 3D printing, we reached a convergence between a highly mechanical, innovative process and an ancestral, natural, and organic material.
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This process transforms the simple acts of throwing or moulding ceramics, allowing texture to be retained — even inside the object — enhancing the tactile experience of using the product. The meeting of these two universes also translated into a play of geometrical shapes: square (technological rigour) and round (natural softness). Combined, they bring a playful aspect and a tactile softness to the design.
Design as part of MUUTO call for project in the context of their annual design competition. The harmonisation with the Muuto universe — simple and geometric — thus felt quite organic. Our expertise in designing products for the preparation and tasting of coffee naturally led us to create a product within this domain, allowing us to integrate our identity into the Muuto catalogue.
