The revolution of materials used in 3D printing applications in furniture and interior design

Abstract EN

Innovation is a key factor to survive in today’s competitive environment.

Effects of innovation in consumer products that we use at every stage of our lives are clearly seen.

While innovation releases more aesthetic, functional and smart/creative (innovative) goods to service for end users, it compels firms (that manufacture these goods) to technological development too.

Non-industrial use of the 3D printing in interior design and furniture manufacturing can be stated as one of the latest innovative development.

This handling can cause differentiation of everything from design to material.

Convertibility potential to the end goods of everything based on design which starts and evolves in virtual environment can be shown as disruptive side of differentiation.

In accordance with this potential, this study aims to make a detailed definition of three dimensional manufacturing, an evaluation of materials and methods used for interior design and furniture manufacturing by using this technology and their effects on the design within applied projects and create industry-specific awareness.

The research follows the descriptive & analysis methodology to describe and analyze the Materials used in 3D Printing applications in Furniture & Interior Design .Covering three of the crucial aspects of design: aesthetic form, ergonomic function, and structural soundness.

Finally, the research displays the results and proposed recommendations.