It’s never been easier or to craft your own public persona than it is today. Thanks to affordable technological tools–particularly the surprisingly, high-quality digital camera with which virtually every smartphone is equipped–anyone with basic, fine-motor skills can generate endless self-portraits. Continue reading “Trendy Japanese Clothing Retailer Uniqlo Introduces the ‘Selfless Selfie’ via 3D Printing”
Japan Prepares to Make 3D Printed Topographic Maps Available for the Blind
3D printing has made navigating a world of vague light forms or, oftentimes, complete darkness more manageable. 3D printed Braille books, some of which include raised imagery as with story and school books, have been created for severely visually-impaired children. Continue reading “Japan Prepares to Make 3D Printed Topographic Maps Available for the Blind”
For a 3D print with the size 2m x 1,4m go to Genkei in Japan (VIDEO)
Genkei have developed a 4 meter (over 13 foot) tall delta 3D printer. This printer will be on display at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music Museum. Continue reading “For a 3D print with the size 2m x 1,4m go to Genkei in Japan (VIDEO)”
3D Printing Transforms Ordinary Items Into Extraordinary Pieces of Design
Some folks will complain about the unfinished, monochromatic aesthetic of objects made by many desktop 3D printers. With a little creativity, however, this aesthetic can be used to its advantage. TAKT Project, a Japanese design agency, has transformed ordinary objects into genius designs using small, 3D-printed widgets. Continue reading “3D Printing Transforms Ordinary Items Into Extraordinary Pieces of Design”
Japanese Government Plans to Fund 3D Printers for Educational Settings
The Japanese government recently announced plans to fund the introduction of 3D printers into educational settings, where students can receive hands on experience and education on 3D printing technology. Continue reading “Japanese Government Plans to Fund 3D Printers for Educational Settings”
3D Printing Enters the Operating Room
Japanese surgeon Maki Sugimoto holds a 3-D replica of a patient’s liver built by printers using acrylic resin. Continue reading “3D Printing Enters the Operating Room”
Your personal miniature figure with 3D photo booth
Aiming to replace the ubiquitous photobooth, japanese omote 3D have conceived a limited edition pop-up installation at the eye of gyre exhibition, that reproduces personal detailed miniature action figures Continue reading “Your personal miniature figure with 3D photo booth”