A Modern Ruff Reimagined in Recycled PLA
Experience Mina Wright’s Ruff Lamp, a brilliant fusion of history and additive manufacturing. Ten stacked recycled PLA rings translate a 16th century ruff collar into precise layered geometry. The off white texture reads like fabric, while the wavy micro serrations celebrate FDM layer logic. This object epitomizes thoughtful material storytelling and modern craft, ideal for editorial features and curated product lists.
At 35 centimeters tall, the lamp stacks eight to ten concentric frilled rings over a narrow core. Wavy micro serrations form from FDM layer geometry, with no sanding applied, reinforcing the additive aesthetic. The recycled PLA, sourced in the Netherlands, reads ivory and supports circular design stories.
This project bridges a baroque reference and contemporary 3D printing, making historical costume language relevant again. Mina Wright documented the process with hand sketches and cross section diagrams. She built a physical maquette that clarifies the arc from concept to finished object. It also reached production with Wooj Design and Urban Outfitters, closing the gap between studio experiment and accessible product. Design editors will find it a compelling case study in material reuse, digital craft, and visual storytelling today globally.
Source: abduzeedo.com
