INTER-FASHIONALITY: 3D printing for digital fashion

Curious about 3D printing in the fashion industry? Or just fancy something different on a Friday evening? This presentation and workshop will give you an insight into the 3D printing world for digital fashion. Both the presentation and workshop will be given by Dr Mingjing Lin from the Royal College of Art (RCA), and the Director of 3W Studio. The presentation covers extensive details of her pioneering innovation of 3D printed textile for fashion design and solo exhibition at the RCA. It also addresses her studies on the future of 3D printing in wearable technology as well as the collaborative trends between art and science. The workshop will provide the fundamental knowledge of 3D printed textile, including how to use open-source printable files, the basics of 3D software (Rhino & Grashopper) and desktop printing for design purposes as well as how to design parametric geometrics based on body and garment construction. Note: places for workshop are limited, please register on the eventbrite link. Event format: - Presentation: 6-7pm - Networking: 7-7:45pm - Workshop: 7:45-9pm