Stav Raguan introduces 'Outline stroke', a series of objects made with a simple "recipe": canvas scraps, a small 3D printer and an iron.
The lockdown sharpens the ingenuity
When the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic gave rise to various curfews, Stav tried to be creative using the materials she had at home (primarily canvas). The need to improvise, however, led her to develop a new method of digital craftsmanship. The summary of this process? Surprising and enlightening. Create an entire collection that includes many elements.
Different types of clothing, or accessories such as shoes and bags, and home styling elements such as vases and lampshades. Furniture and clothing. At a glance it is an entire "catalogue" that offers a very broad look at the rich variety of possibilities and functions that this method can offer.
Crafts of the near future
I consider this Israeli designer, a recent graduate of the industrial design department of the Betzalel Academy of Art and Design, a pioneer. Think about it: in fact, Stav has created a new method of digital craftsmanship that allows her to design and produce even while staying at home. Today the protagonist is the canvas, but research into materials could bring solutions that we can't even imagine today. Customizations and creative freedom typical of "traditional" craftsmanship, but with a high technological rate. I find it really impressive.
How were these 3D printed canvas objects made?
The great versatility of this method stems from a great background versatility. In a first phase, Stav designed the objects with 3D software. In the second phase of the realization, however, he printed them directly on the canvas using the 3D printer.
At that point she "anarchically" allowed herself to change the rules and reverse the roles of processes and objects. Sewing was replaced with ironing of canvas. Molded connectors were used instead of buttons. Even the patterns on the canvas were added simply by printing intricate textures.
The canvas has never been so dynamic. A plethora of objects has taken shape, and perhaps has set foot in the future of our everyday life.
A pair of canvas shoes A canvas bag Even a chandelier!
