blob_skin

designer's own words:

The panels are digitally fabricated from the lightweight and easily molded material ABS, also known as acrylonitrile butadiene styriene. water droplets were tested in 3D real-time environments to analyze and replicate patterns created by their viscosity, friction, surface tension properties. the forms were then injected or extruded to form the visible blob-like skin of recessed or protruding spheres.
Transplanting a physical phenomenon into a design element and deriving new tactile and visual sensations into the built environment.

Surface detail of moulded ABS panel

Conceptual diagram: Analog to Digital

Process from digital simulation to resin mould

Panel detail.

The injection formed panels can be designed and used as various surfaces.

Recessed and protruding patterns on the panels