3D Printing and Design
In the world of graphic design, printing is an essential element in generating 2-D products for clients. This activity is considered both ethical and safe, most of the time. I was shocked to learn about 3D printing and guns. After much research, I read these blogs about 3D printing and guns:
So, what is a 3D printing? The website 3D Printer, describes 3D printing as “There are a variety of very different types of 3D printing technologies, but they all share one core thing in common: they create a three dimensional object creating it layer by successive layer, until the entire object is complete. Each of these layers is a thinly sliced, horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. Imagine a multi-layer cake, with the baker laying down each layer one at a time until the entire cake is formed. 3D printing is similar, but just a bit more precise than 3D baking...” (read more)
3D printing, as stated on the same website, is used for art. “Art is already forever changed. Digital artists are creating magnificent pieces that seem almost impossible to have been made by traditional methods. From sculptures to light fixtures, beautiful objects no longer need to be handcrafted, just designed on a computer” (3D Printer, Web).
The ethical concern is how to maintain this form of printing without losing lives by printing objects that can destroy life. As graphic designers, we must advocate instead for using 3D printing to enhance our experiences in the area of art.
