Danit Peleg is a fashion designer and researcher who pioneered the use of desktop 3D printers for fashion design. Her groundbreaking graduation collection at Shenkar College in 2015 made international headlines and sparked a global conversation about the future of fashion.
She has since dressed Paralympic medalists, collaborated with top brands and institutions, given a TED talk with over 2 million views, and lectured at BBC 100 Women. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and design.
Danit Peleg believes that technology can democratize fashion — allowing anyone to design, download, and print their own clothes at home. Her collections have been featured in Forbes, Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Wired, WSJ, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Bloomberg, and many more.
She offers consulting, collaborations, research design, and art direction to brands and organizations seeking to explore the frontier of 3D printed fashion.
Danit's graduation collection at Shenkar College made international headlines. The collection was created entirely using desktop 3D printers and open-source files — democratizing fashion design for everyone.
Designed a custom 3D-printed dress for Paralympic medalist and dancer Amy Purdy for the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, showcasing the intersection of fashion, technology, and inclusivity.
Danit's TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times and introduced the concept of downloadable, printable clothing to a global audience.
Collaborated with Gerber Technologies on AccuMark 3D integration, creating a more professional and efficient workflow for 3D printed fashion design.
Launched the first customizable 3D-printed jacket available for purchase online — a milestone in making 3D printed fashion accessible to consumers.
Ongoing research into next-generation materials for 3D printed fashion, working toward materials with the drape and feel of traditional textiles.
Participated in the EU Horizon 2020-funded CloudiFacturing project, optimizing 3D fabric printing to reduce costs and production time through cloud-based simulations.
Launched the first collection of 3D printable fashion NFTs — giving collectors ownership of STL files with the ability to print garments at home.
Collaborated with Nouns DAO, exploring the intersection of Web3 and 3D printed fashion — bridging digital and physical worlds through decentralized community fashion.
Invented two patented material technologies for 3D printed wearables, advancing the field of functional, skin-positive textiles created through additive manufacturing.
Invited to speak at the NYC Fashion Summit on the future of 3D printed fashion, and selected as a speaker at Figma Config 2026 in San Francisco — bringing fashion-tech innovation to the design and technology communities.
Exploring the next frontier of sustainable 3D printed fashion through bio-based, biodegradable materials — working toward textiles that are not just non-harmful, but actively beneficial.