TED: Forget shopping. Soon you'll download your new clothes | Danit Peleg

Danit Peleg shares her journey of integrating 3D printing into fashion design. Starting with a personal need for a unique outfit, she explores the potential of 3D printing from home. Despite initial challenges with materials and technology, she discovers Filaflex, a flexible filament, enabling her to create a full fashion collection. Peleg envisions a future where fashion is digital, allowing for personalized and accessible clothing design.

What inspired the speaker to use 3D printing for creating a skirt?

• A lack of suitable clothes in her suitcase

• A fashion design competition

• A desire to impress her friends

• A challenge from a colleague

What was a major issue with the 3D printed dresses during the speaker's internship?

• They were too heavy to wear

• They were too expensive to produce

• They were not colorful enough

• They were made from hard plastics and were breakable

What realization did the speaker have after receiving a 3D printed necklace?

• She could print clothes at home

• She could start a jewelry business

• She should return to her internship

• She needed to buy a new printer

What is Filaflex, according to the speaker?

• A software for designing clothes

• A new fashion trend

• A type of 3D printer

• A flexible and strong filament

How did the speaker solve the challenge of small printer plates?

• By outsourcing the printing

• By printing smaller garments

• By piecing garments together like a puzzle

• By using larger printers

What does the speaker predict about the future of 3D printed materials?

• They will look and feel like traditional fabrics

• They will be used only for accessories

• They will become more expensive

• They will be banned in fashion

What comparison does the speaker make between music and fashion?

• Both are losing popularity

• Both are becoming more digital

• Both are difficult to access

• Both are becoming more expensive