Industrial designer Jiaming Liu uses clay to 3D-print a functional non-electric air humidifier. This sustainable household appliance consists of two parts, – the upper part absorbs and evaporates water, whereas the lower part stores up to 500 ml of water. The parts operate combined in a pair or individually depending on different space requirements. The structural utensil greatly improves water absorption efficiency and its parts can be 3D-printed all in one piece. The 3D-printing clay is made of recycled ceramic powder to shape curve formations.

a unique 3D-printed household aplliance | all images courtesy of Jiaming Liu

Made out of recycled ceramic powder, in a ratio of 1:3, the humidifier’s materiality provide robustness to the structure, as well as bigger water intake. The project explores the uses of sustainable materials, such as recycled clinker, usually wasted from industrial processes. Adding to the cyclic revival of recycled products, the designer experiments on their possible applications for 3D printing clay.

3d-printed curve formations from recycled clay

the two parts operate combined in a pair or individually depending on different space requirements

the upper part of the humidifier absorbs and evaporates water, and the lower part stores up to 500ml

materials wasted from industrial processes, such as recycled clinker, are used for the printing clay

production process of recycled printing clay

left to right – original clay without additions, clay with 30% recycled ceramic powder added, 3D-printed structure

design process using recycled materials

from industrial waste to 3D-printing clay objects

the clay air humidifier in parts

special curved formations of the humidifier

name: Print Clay Humidifier designer: Jiaming Liu

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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