Interview with Julia Körner: About 3D printing in design and its myths

3D printing has long ceased to be used only on an industry level, quite the contrary actually. This because the areas in which the 3D technology is used, are very diverse. In addition to 3D printing in construction and architecture , the first designers showing their talent through creative means are coming into it, now more than ever through the innovative technology and 3D printing in design is coming up. Julia Körner is one of those designers who discovered 3D printing.

The most well-known commercial design by her could only be admired in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther . In addition to the narrative story of the film, these 3D designed costumes have attracted a lot of attention. We have previously reported on it and wanted to know how such creations arise. Who to answer this question better than designer Julia Körner herself? We had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with the native Austrian and gained a deep insight into the broad spectrum of her work:

Julia Körner developed together with costume designer Ruth E. Carter u.a. the costume of Queen Ramonda from Black Panther with the help of 3D printing (© Marvel Disney)

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and tell us how you came to work in 3D as well as in architecture and fashion?

A self portrait of the successful designer (© Pia Clodi)

I am a designer, who work interdisciplinary in architecture, product and fashion design and live and work in Salzburg and Los Angeles. My research projects have specialised in 3D printing and digital production methods in recent years. My work has received international awards and has been exhibited and published in museums and institutions worldwide. I am the founder and managing director of JK Design GmbH in Salzburg and my most recent collaborations are 3D printed fashion pieces that I have developed with well-known haute couture houses for Paris Fashion Weeks, as well as a production for the Hollywood Film Black Panther.