Julie Mallet
A former interior designer who converted to digital manufacturing, Julie Mallet designs and manufactures 3D printed objects with innovative and eco-responsible materials. Her combined experience in an interior design agency and in a Fablab, notably the one in Barcelona where she worked for two years, makes her a hybrid mix of skills on which she does not want to put a label. Using 3D printing to rethink everyday objects and furniture in a responsible version is what drives her every day. She mainly uses PLA (polylactic acid), which is a bio-sourced material made from corn or wheat starch. Passionate about biomaterials and waste recycling, she mainly works with filaments co-produced with materials from the reuse sector such as PLA made from mussel shells, oysters, scallops or crushed bricks. It is alone in her Marseille workshop that she imagines everyday objects marked by her major influences: the Mediterranean, organic shapes, textures of all kinds... But what guides her work above all are the moments lived, good or bad, the books read or the stories of those for whom she imagines an object.
Values & Commitments
Offering objects that combine aesthetics and durability is the goal of this maker who advocates environmental and social ethics in production methods. All products are designed and manufactured locally in Marseille. The filaments used for 3D printing come from suppliers based in France and Europe, thus guaranteeing the quality and traceability of raw materials. The corn or wheat starch used for the production of PLA comes from crops dedicated to the food industry. The high-value part that contains gluten, oil and fibers is not touched, only the residues of existing crops are used. When the project requires meeting specific technical constraints (heat, resistance, etc.), the PLA is swapped for another type of filament: a recycled plastic (PETG) from food or medical packaging. She has a long-term project to print her own biomaterials made with resources available around her.
In order to ensure conscious and responsible production, objects are produced to order. Manufacturing times vary depending on the object.
In order to limit her ecological footprint as much as possible, Julie Mallet sells her creations at retail exclusively in France and Europe. This approach helps reduce CO2 emissions linked to transport and supports the local economy. In addition, the packaging for shipping is partly recycled.
Delivery to the rest of the world is subject to a minimum quantity: for all requests, contact hello@juliemallet.com directly.
Process
3D printing is a process that allows objects to be printed by adding successive layers of molten filament. The only prerequisite is that the object is modeled in 3D. This technique allows you to bring any kind of project to life. It allows you to bring your designs and ideas to life yourself, which gives more meaning to the creative process.
The objects are designed either as a collection or custom-made at the request of a client, whether individual or professional. The object is modeled in 3D, a stage during which each detail is meticulously thought out and shaped. Then comes the "slicing" stage where the object is configured for 3D printing. This technical know-how guarantees the quality and precision of each piece produced. The printed object can be post-processed if necessary. This is the case for vases that need to be sealed.