{"id":19766,"date":"2015-02-02T18:06:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-02T18:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=19766"},"modified":"2022-10-05T17:32:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T21:32:31","slug":"designer-spotlight-david-bachman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/designer-spotlight-david-bachman","title":{"rendered":"Designer Spotlight: David Bachman"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week we are happy to introduce David Bachman. A Mathematician and self-taught 3D modeler, David has created a unique shop<\/a> full of designs ranging from jewelry to sculptures. All his designs are made with a fascinating mathematically produced patterns that translate a normally non-visible world into beautiful physical pieces.<\/p>\n

Tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? Where are you located?<\/em>
\nI am a Mathematician at Pitzer College, in Claremont, California. My academic research is on Topology, which is the study of abstract shapes. I teach several classes on 3D printing and design, and am particularly interested in turning the abstract shapes I study into reality.<\/p>\n

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What’s the story behind your designs? What inspires you?<\/em>
\nI see the beauty in Mathematics. 3D printing allows me to turn that beauty into physical forms that others can appreciate as well. I also see the Mathematics in natural forms like seashells, and that reminds me that just because I may use Mathematics to create something, doesn\u2019t mean it has to look like a diagram in a textbook.<\/p>\n

What brought you to 3D printing with Shapeways?<\/em>
\nAt first I was just interested in creating models as teaching aids. Shapeways was mentioned in a few news articles I had seen, so I decided to try it out. After one print I was hooked!<\/p>\n

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How did you learn how to design in 3D?<\/em>
\nI am completely self-taught. When I was much younger I spent considerable time playing with Lightwave for animation, so I was already somewhat familiar with the modeling process. When I wanted to experiment with 3D printing I started by writing equations in Mathematica. Eventually I learned Rhino, and now I mostly design with a mixture of Grasshopper and python code.<\/p>\n

How do you promote your work?<\/em>
\nI\u2019ve had pieces in a few group shows and have had one solo exhibition of my work. I get some attention through my website, but I think most of the people who have seen my work were on Shapeways.<\/p>\n

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Who are your favorite designers or artists? Who in the Shapeways community has served as an inspiration to you?<\/em>
\nI think in the area of 3D printed Mathematical Art there is no better designer than Bathsheba Grossman<\/a>. I also love the work of Henry Segerman<\/a>, who is a friend and professional colleague of mine. He is truly a master when it comes to mathematical illustration with 3D printing.<\/p>\n

If you weren\u2019t limited by current technologies, what would you want to make using 3D printing?<\/em>
\nI\u2019m really looking forward to the day when I can print in a crystal clear material. I\u2019d also love to experiment with printing a large object with a totally reflective surface. In both cases I believe the focusing effects could produce stunning designs.<\/p>\n

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