Fast forward to the present and Exit’s 3D printed Sarco was conceived as a stylish and elegant capsule which would create a sense of occasion: the idea of travel to a ‘new destination’.
Design Considerations & Manufacture
The Sarco consist of two parts: a capsule or pod (where the person lies) and a base which houses the generator that delivers the nitrogen gas to the capsule. The device is 3D printed and is wholly transportable to an idyllic location of one’s choice. Access to electricity (or other power sources) is not required.
Why 3D Printing?
In order to be lawful, a person wanting to use a Sarco would need to be able to print one themselves. 3D printing, therefore, is the perfect manufacture medium. 3D printing is a simple means by which a design can be accurately (re)produced from a single set of digital plans.
3D printing also allows for relatively simple design modifi- cations to suit individual needs (eg. the creation of a double pod for couples). The 3D files allow for the development of a virtual reality (VR) presentation so that those interested in the concept can visualise exactly what is involved in both design and use.
Finally, 3D printing can facilitate the creation of an object of beauty. One driving goal of the project has been to produce something that provides the user with a stylish and elegant de- parture: an object suitably celebratory on this most important of days.
