The innovative entrepreneurship flourishes in Greece: The architect-engineer who designed the first 3D jewelry

By Maria Zougra

For her, architecture is the biggest part of her professional life. It is art and science, together, as he tells us. It was her desire to design that pushed Sissy Papakosta to study and work as an architect engineer. Through this process, she was introduced to the world of architecture and assimilated its principles, as she confides to us. 3D printing was chosen, because it frees her from any design limitation, while at the same time is giving her the ability to accurately capture her inspiration in the material.

-Why did you decide, from the field of architecture, to move to that of jewelry?
“For me, design is a basic need. My love for design is why I became an architect. Hence, I decided to start a project that would give me the opportunity to draw almost every day. My familiarity with digital technology over the years has helped me to be able to work on 3D programs. Getting my 3D printer, I discover something magical. I design something, and after a few hours, it’s built with the push of a button. Holding my first printed object, a pendant from the ARCHI collection, all my senses come alive, hence the name SENSE-S.

-How did you come up with the idea for 3D jewelry?
“Jewelry design was not my goal from the beginning. It came along the way, when I decided that I wanted to do something different, related to 3D printing. So, I thought that it would be very beautiful to design special jewelry, combining art with technology. Creativity plays a primary role in architectural studies. In practice, of course, when designing, one is faced with limitations, which arise from laws, regulations or various other reasons. At some point I felt the need to design without commitments. This was the trigger for the search for a different project”.

-What exactly is 3d jewelry?
“They are jewelry designed in computer programs and printed on 3D printers, in Greece and abroad. Their material is polyamide. It is in powder form and solidifies, according to the design, with Laser MJF Technology. A beautiful material, extremely light, flexible and above all certified skin-friendly. Feels velvety and sandy at the same time. Durable, hydrophilic and ecofriendly”.

– Why would anyone choose them?
“It is innovative jewelry, comfortable, with a strong character, special design and black color. Such a piece of jewelry creates a unique style in itself.”

– Your jewelry is also sold in Melbourne. Are you preparing new collaborations and in general something new for the future?
“I collaborate with shops and hotels in Greece and this makes me very happy, because people loved 3D jewelry. Australia came about when a project with Greek designers was set up and I was among the chosen. My goal is to make the brand known around the world and expand my design concerns to industrial design, small objects and furniture. One of my partners has a new printer that uses sawdust and recycled plastic. The final product is wood. Great challenge!”.