vase prototype

grown in our xylem processing applet, 3d printed by selective laser sintering

vase and lamp prototypes

A few days ago we received the prototypes we ordered from Shapeways of the xylem system vase and lamp pieces. Both of these were generated using our xylem applet that we have been developing in processing on and off since SIGGRAPH. In the photo each are holding a 6.5 inch high glass vase insert.

We have not received the lighting hardware yet but we are planning to put a tubular bulb in the one on the left and have the one on the right be a flower bud vase.We are considering doing the bud vases as a series of all unique pieces.  Scale of the objects is 4″x4″x<8″.  Material is nylon plastic.

vase – work in progress

side, originally uploaded by nervous system.

a different grown box – larger print

a different grown box – larger print, originally uploaded by nervous system.

growing in a sphere video

here’s another video of our system we are working on while Artists in Residence at SIGGRAPH.this one is growing between two spheres (one inside of the other)we’re hoping to turn this system into a new line of lamps, vases and possibly some other things.we’ve got a bigger one of the 3d printer right now, I should have some pics of it tomorrow after the support material soaks out

growing in a box video

here’s what we are working on a SIGGRAPH.  this is a video of our processing applet growing a new piece bound by a box

we’re at SIGGRAPH in New Orleans as Artists-in-Residence

We’re working on a concept for using 3d printing to create a housewares line.  lamps, vases, etc