Creating Experimental Textile Surfaces from Japanese Hiragana Alphabet Letters with 3D Printers

Serhat Güven

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Creating Experimental Textile Surfaces from Japanese Hiragana Alphabet Letters with 3D Printers

Authors:

Serhat Güven

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Tekstil ve Moda Tasarımı

Journal:

Marmara Üniversitesi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.82-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352802

pISSN:

2980-2822

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 This study focuses on the integration of cultural values into experimental textile surfaces with three-dimensional printing technologies. Utilizing cultural and artistic elements in the design process provides significant contributions in terms of both aesthetic value and cultural awareness. In this context, the Hiragana alphabet in the Japanese writing system is considered not only as a linguistic tool but also as a visual representation of traditional aesthetic understanding. In the study, selected forms from the Hiragana letters were drawn as vectors, transferred to the three-dimensional modeling software in SVG format and loaded into the slicing program in STL format to optimize the production process. The prints were made with TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane Flex filament, which is highly suitable for the textile sector with its flexible structure. Thanks to its recyclable structure, TPU filament also offers significant potential in terms of environmental sustainability. The experimental textile surfaces obtained, in addition to drawing attention to cultural diversity, constitute a practical example of innovative and ecological production models in the textile sector. Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to the integration of technological production opportunities with cultural values.

 This study focuses on the integration of cultural values into experimental textile surfaces with three-dimensional printing technologies. Utilizing cultural and artistic elements in the design process provides significant contributions in terms of both aesthetic value and cultural awareness. In this context, the Hiragana alphabet in the Japanese writing system is considered not only as a linguistic tool but also as a visual representation of traditional aesthetic understanding. In the study, selected forms from the Hiragana letters were drawn as vectors, transferred to the three-dimensional modeling software in SVG format and loaded into the slicing program in STL format to optimize the production process. The prints were made with TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane Flex filament, which is highly suitable for the textile sector with its flexible structure. Thanks to its recyclable structure, TPU filament also offers significant potential in terms of environmental sustainability. The experimental textile surfaces obtained, in addition to drawing attention to cultural diversity, constitute a practical example of innovative and ecological production models in the textile sector. Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to the integration of technological production opportunities with cultural values.

 This study focuses on the integration of cultural values into experimental textile surfaces with three-dimensional printing technologies. Utilizing cultural and artistic elements in the design process provides significant contributions in terms of both aesthetic value and cultural awareness. In this context, the Hiragana alphabet in the Japanese writing system is considered not only as a linguistic tool but also as a visual representation of traditional aesthetic understanding. In the study, selected forms from the Hiragana letters were drawn as vectors, transferred to the three-dimensional modeling software in SVG format and loaded into the slicing program in STL format to optimize the production process. The prints were made with TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane Flex filament, which is highly suitable for the textile sector with its flexible structure. Thanks to its recyclable structure, TPU filament also offers significant potential in terms of environmental sustainability. The experimental textile surfaces obtained, in addition to drawing attention to cultural diversity, constitute a practical example of innovative and ecological production models in the textile sector. Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to the integration of technological production opportunities with cultural values.

 Bu çalışma, kültürel değerlerin üç boyutlu baskı teknolojileriyle deneysel tekstil yüzeylerine entegrasyonunu konu edinmektedir. Tasarım sürecinde kültürel ve sanatsal öğelerden yararlanmak hem estetik değer hem de kültürel farkındalık açısından önemli katkılar sağlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda Japon yazı sisteminde yer alan Hiragana alfabesi yalnızca dilsel bir araç olarak değil; aynı zamanda geleneksel estetik anlayışın görsel bir temsili olarak ele alınmıştır. Çalışmada, Hiragana harflerinden seçilen formlar vektörel olarak çizilmiş, SVG formatında üç boyutlu modelleme yazılımına aktarılmış ve STL formatında dilimleme programına yüklenerek üretim süreci optimize edilmiştir. Baskılar, esnek yapısıyla tekstil sektörüne uygunluğu yüksek olan TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane Flex filament ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Geri dönüştürülebilir yapısı sayesinde TPU filament, çevresel sürdürülebilirlik açısından da önemli bir potansiyel sunmaktadır. Elde edilen deneysel tekstil yüzeyleri, kültürel çeşitliliğe dikkat çekmenin yanı sıra tekstil sektöründe yenilikçi ve ekolojik üretim modellerine dair uygulamalı bir örnek oluşturmaktadır. Buna göre çalışma, teknolojik üretim olanakları ile kültürel değerlerin bütünleşmesine katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Article Details

Creating Experimental Textile Surfaces from Japanese Hiragana Alphabet Letters with 3D Printers

Authors:

Serhat Güven

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Tekstil ve Moda Tasarımı

Journal:

Marmara Üniversitesi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.82-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352802

pISSN:

2980-2822

3D printing

Hiragana

experimental textile

sustainability

cultural designHiragana

3B yazıcı

deneysel tekstil

sürdürülebilirlik

kültürel tasarım

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Article Details

Authors: Serhat Güven

Publisher: Marmara University

Main Topics: Tekstil ve Moda Tasarımı

Journal: Marmara Üniversitesi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.82-106

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352802

pISSN: 2980-2822

Issues

Authors:

Serhat Güven

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Tekstil ve Moda Tasarımı

Journal:

Marmara Üniversitesi Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 1, pp.82-106

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352802

pISSN:

2980-2822