DEFACT
A COLOGNE - BASED DESIGN DUO EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DIGITAL AESTHETICS.
LAT: 50.9375° N
LON: 6.9603° E
OBJECTS FOR
THE REAL
EXPLORE THE INTERSECTION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DIGITAL PRECISION. EACH PIECE IS DESIGNED, 3D-PRINTED, AND HAND-FINISHED IN COLOGNE.
FIG. 01.01ACTIVESTARMIRROR
REFLECT. PROTECT. STRIKE.
A FOUR-POINTED PRECISION THROWING STAR WITH CENTRAL GRIP HOLE. 3D-PRINTED IN PLA, HAND-FINISHED WITH GLOSS PAINT. BALANCED FOR ROTATION. EACH PIECE UNIQUE.
FIG. 01.02ACTIVEPHYLACTERY
LONG TAIL. SHORT FUSE.
A THREE-BLADED SHURIKEN WITH ELONGATED TAPERED HANDLE. DESIGNED FOR DISTANCE AND ACCURACY. THE EXTENDED TAIL PROVIDES STABILITY IN FLIGHT. HAND-FINISHED, MADE TO MOVE.
FIG. 01.03COMING_SOONTIARA
WEARABLE WEAPON.
A COMPACT FOUR-POINTED STAR WITH SMOOTH CERAMIC SURFACE. SMALL ENOUGH TO CONCEAL. SHARP ENOUGH TO MATTER. THE TIARA BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN ORNAMENT AND TOOL.
ALL OBJECTS ARE MADE TO ORDER. CONTACT FOR CUSTOM EDITIONS.
VISIT THE SHOP →02 — MANIFESTO
THE CODE
IS LAW
We reject mass production. Every DEFACT artifact is born from an algorithm, refined by human intent, and materialized through precision engineering.
Our objects exist at the intersection of digital parametricism and analog warmth — each one a unique geological event frozen in metal and polymer.
03 — PROTOCOL
SIGNAL > NOISE
PARAMETRIC DESIGN
Algorithm-driven form generation using computational geometry and topology optimization.
SIMULATION
Finite element analysis ensures structural integrity before physical production.
MATERIALIZATION
Multi-material additive manufacturing with micron-level precision.
FINISHING
Hand-finished surfaces: patination, polishing, and surface treatment.
04 — ACQUISITION
SECURE
YOUR
ARTIFACT
Each piece is produced in strictly limited editions. Once minted, the algorithm retires — no duplicates, no reproductions.
05 — PROCESS
FROM BIT
TO MATTER
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PARAMETRIC_SEED: 0x4F2A
VORONOI_DENSITY: HIGH
MATERIAL: BRONZE_INFUSED_PLA
LAYER_HEIGHT: 0.12mm
INFILL: 85% GYROID
POST_PROCESS: PATINA + POLISH
DESIGN
Topology optimization and form-finding
SIMULATE
Stress analysis and thermal validation
72-hour continuous fabrication cycle
FINISH
Chemical patination and hand-polishing
06 — TRANSMIT
ESTABLISH
CONNECTION
For acquisition inquiries, collaboration proposals, or studio visits in Cologne.
[Personnel File]
CREATORS
Studio
COLOGNE, GERMANY
LYAHUASCA
ART DIRECTION / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / 3D VISUALS
MIKI.NGLO
3D PRINTING / GRAPHIC DESIGN / WEB DEVELOPMENT
[Process documentation available upon request]