ALICE GIELEN



Sliver Fiber Printer

Reimagining Textile Design | This project explores programmed sliver dyeing—coloring fibers before spinning—to introduce flexibility and efficiency into traditional techniques like ikat and kasuri. By reducing labor intensity, it enables more dynamic and experimental textile design.

Design Brief

The challenge was to create a more interactive and adaptable fabrication process. This was achieved through a sliver fiber printer that fosters human-machine collaboration, reducing material waste and expanding creative possibilities in pattern-making and textile innovation. 

Skills

• 3D printing & computational design
• Adobe Creative Suite & Fusion360
• Material exploration
• Human-machine interaction
• Participatory research & expert collaboration
• System design for creative workflows


Resources

BRIDGES 2025 Research Paper - link pending
Dutch Design Week 2025 - link pending


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