Rhino by Igneous London

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To produce a market-ready product from a desktop 3D printer using cutting-edge materials, we faced a daunting task under tight deadlines. With little experience in 3D printing and just four weeks to reach market, our challenge was clear: create something innovative yet simple enough for easy, cost-effective production while commanding a premium price. By late 2013, Igneous London hit the shelves at the Barbican Centre, boasting a unique collection that leveraged similarities between current 3D printing processes and igneous rock formations. These natural wonders are formed by the gradual layering of cooling magma (intrusive and extrusive) after an eruption. Our constraints were straightforward: create something creative yet experimentally driven, yet small and simple enough for easy printing while commanding a high-end price. To master our 3D printer's capabilities, we turned to jewellery design, experimenting with surface finish, texture, and color using innovative materials like Laybrick and Laywood. These cutting-edge materials not only fit Cinter's brand identity but also sparked our curiosity as materials scientists. Our Igneous London collection sold out within weeks at the Barbican Centre in London, a testament to our successful experiment.