We Interviewed Dinara Kasko: 3D Printing Instagram Food Sensation

Dinara Kasko is an internet sensation. With over 530,000 followers on Instagram drooling over her 3D printed treats, she has taken the internet by storm. However, her models aren’t created out of plastics or metal. She uses 3D printing technology to create artistic designs in her pastry desserts. This is a growing trend at the moment, as it offers far more precision than a human. We spoke to her about her history, how she became involve with 3D printed food, and what to expect in the future.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself to our readers and explain a little about what you do?

My name is Dinara Kasko, I am a 28 years old and I’m from Ukraine. I am a pastry chef and began cooking with simple cakes and pies, which quickly became my passion. Then, I graduated from the University of Architecture and Design in Kharkov and soon after graduating, I began working as an architect. I liked what I did in architecture, but I was more interested in pastries. Today, all possibilities are open to me and allow me to modernize and do many tests in the kitchen.

3DN: Can you explain the link between your work and 3D printing?

As soon as I started making pastries, I automatically wanted to add a personal touch, something new. I realized that appearance was just as important as the taste. The best way to create something new was to make my own silicone molds. So I decided to create plastic 3D models and make them into molds. The only way to do this was to use a 3D printer. An advantage I had when I began to design the models was that I had worked previously with 3D designers for a few years, so I already had some experience in it.