Mark Durham - Designer Spotlight
Mark Durham
Today, we'll be focusing on one of our more prominent store designers, Mark enjoys designing and printing in between his role as Senior Deputy Captain for the Fire Brigade as well as raising Wagyu beef cattle in rural New South Wales, Australia.
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Having graduated from Sydney College of the Arts in 1980, Mark has been involved with design for most of his life. He is now semi-retired but has worked as a graphic designer on numerous projects including a number of motorsport magazines, 6 years working on the news/graphics departments for multiple TV channels as well as being a partner for a publishing company working on a 'new age' magazine.
After gain an interest in 3D printing in the 90's when the technology was still in its infancy and as a result, learnt about 3D modelling with the software FreeCAD as well as dabbling in Meshmixer. Mark was able to start producing his designs when 3D printers became commercially available and currently uses an Anet A8 for his designs. He stresses the usefulness of the A8 3D printer as the work bed allows him to print his designs which are usually fairly large.
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Mark began with using 3D printing to design spare and replacement car parts which had very rigid structures but as he became more skilled with 3D design he moved on to more complex and organic shapes. In the future, he has plans to produce other household decor items as well as his chandeliers.
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Mark would also like to stress his thanks towards his customers who have bought his store items as well as those who have tipped him as these really spur him on to continue creating his fantastic designs.
Keep lighting Up our platform Mark!