The Lou Rocker, a tribute to Brett’s late grandfather, was born from a desire to challenge conventional 3D-printed furniture design. The chair’s flowing yet rigid form was directly inspired by the non-planar printing method developed for its production. 3D printing played an essential role in shaping the chair’s structure, allowing for a design that would be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve through traditional manufacturing. Brett used the layered extrusion process as an opportunity to create something uniquely suited to the technology. The result is a piece that fully embraces the aesthetic of additive manufacturing, from the form to the negative space and layer lines. “This piece represents my eagerness to create visually unique images, challenge and explore processes, all while maintaining a level of simplicity and intelligence to the end result and process.”