Anukriti TripathiA. T.
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Worli Art Inspired Geometric Key Holder

A 3D Printed Functional Decorative Product.

Category3D
ToolsCADFDM 3D printer
Skills shownGeometric abstractionCAD modellingRapid prototyping

Form studies

By- Anukriti tripathi

The white 3D printed key holder figure standing on a ring base, held in a hand
Traditional Worli paintings of dancing and drumming figures made from triangles and circles

Introduction

This project explores the transformation of traditional tribal visual language into a modern functional product through geometric abstraction and additive manufacturing. The inspiration for the product comes from traditional Indian Worli art, known for its use of simple geometric human forms made from triangles and circles.

The design reinterprets the human figure seen in Worli paintings using the geometry of a stellated octahedron. Instead of using a direct figurative representation, the form was simplified into two connected triangular volumes joined at a single edge, creating a balanced and recognizable human-like structure.

The object functions as a key holder, where the extended arms act as hooks for hanging keys or lightweight accessories. The product combines:

  • Cultural inspiration
  • Geometric abstraction
  • Functional utility
  • Minimal material usage
  • Rapid prototyping through 3D printing

The entire model was designed digitally and fabricated using an FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer.

Red Worli-style figures made of triangles and circles, drumming and dancing beside a bowl

Given form- stellated octahedron

Line diagram of a stellated octahedron
Holding up a white paper model of the stellated octahedron
Paper prototype of stellated octahedron
A stellated octahedron drawn in blue and red solids

Rough sketches ideation

what can i make through this form?

Pencil sketches of figures, drums and objects built from triangles

CAD Model

CAD view of the standing figure with raised arms on a ring base
CAD view of the figure from another angle
CAD view of the model lying on its side with the ring base

3d printing

The figure partly printed on the bed with its support structure
The printed figure with supports, seen from another angle
The model printed lying on its side with stepped supports
The printed model on the bed beside the printer

Final prototype

Keep me on your desk! hang your keys on my arms!!

The finished key holder held in a hand in front of a building at dusk
The finished key holder held in a hand on a road at night