Take a Trip to the Dark Side with This Series of 3D-Printed Design Elements

These design elements can credit their thin, complex geometric forms to additive manufacturing technology.

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The complex, thin-frame geometries in French designer Michaël Malapert’s new collection of decorative elements are 3D printed from polyamide powder. “The idea was to reveal the structure of the shape and use it as a graphic pattern,” says Malapert, who rendered the series in 3D Studio Max. Dark Side comprises a bowl, plate, cup, votive, and vase in red, yellow, blue, black, and white.

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Hallie Busta

Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.

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