Code, Craft and Couture

Rethinking 3D printing as textile

3D printing is often associated with rigid objects and functional parts. In my practice, I explore what happens when the technology is used to create something softer, more flexible and closer to textile.

I experiment with printed structures that move with the body, create texture and behave like fabric. By changing patterns, materials and printing techniques, I explore how 3D printing can become a way of making textiles rather than simply making objects.

Where digital meets handmade

My work combines computational design and digital fabrication with traditional textile materials and hands-on techniques. Printed elements can be combined with fabric, mesh, ribbon and other materials, creating garments that sit between digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship.

The process is deliberately experimental. I test, print, cut, connect, adjust and print again. The material itself often determines where the design goes next.

From code to couture

My background in software and product development influences the way I approach fashion. I enjoy working with systems, patterns and repetition, but also with the unpredictability of physical materials and making by hand.

The resulting garments explore movement, texture and structure rather than simply demonstrating what a 3D printer can produce. Each piece is an experiment in how digital tools can expand the vocabulary of fashion.

In 2026, this approach was recognised with the Innovation Award for Best Maker at Maker Days Eindhoven.