Development & Fabrication

Above, this bracelet design merges craftsmanship and technology through a hybrid process. The form was first sculpted in clay, then 3D-scanned, digitally processed, and converted into Illustrator files for laser cutting. Using a Universal Laser Systems CO₂ laser cutter (120 cm x 60 cm bed), the design achieves a balance between organic tactility and engineered structure and movement. 

To the right you can see my process of digitally scanning and sculpting the bracelet before laser cutting the material. 

Through hands-on experimentation I’ve learned how natural materials behave under digital processes, like how much to cut, layer, or refine and how that effects their tactile feel. I like working in these hybrid workflows, where tactilities are imagined and transformed, and a sketch or handmade prototype can grow into a scalable model through laser cutting, 3D scanning, or other tools.

By combining traditional making with new technology, I create designs that are both adaptable and sustainable. Using biodegradable and upcycled materials keeps waste low while opening new possibilities. This way of working pushes sustainable product design. Tech and tactility inter-mingle and inform each other in my design process.

I combine hands-on material exploration with digital tools to optimize fabrication processes while preserving material integrity. By understanding how materials behave in their raw state, I use digital interventions to improve aesthetic and functional aspects of design.

Applying Digital Fabrication for Material Innovation 

Curious how design plays a role when I optimize textile processes?