Each of us is a machine of the real, each of us is a constructive machine

We are a design and prototyping studio specializing in digital fabrication. Since 2009 we work with companies, designers and creatives to transform visual ideas into real objects. Our approach combines different methods and disciplines, including humanities, design and craftsmanship.

Our story:

Vectorealism was born in 2009 from the idea of Eleonora Ricca and Marco Bocola to create the first rapid prototyping service completely online, intended for both professionals and makers.

In 2013, the startup Vectorealism won the National Award for Innovation in Services and becomes Digital Fabbrichetta srl, a point of reference in Italy in the field of prototyping with laser cutting and 3D printing.

Eleonora Ricca of Vectorealism receives the 2013 award for'Innovation from Luigi Nicolais

Today Vectorealism studio offers advice and support for projects high creative and innovative content, relying on a network of designers, planners, craftsmen and creative people capable of interpreting and meeting diverse and complex needs.
Our motto is make things, not slides. We approach projects with concreteness, speed of execution and attention to cost.

Aree di expertise:

Da oltre 15 anni il nostro studio è il punto di riferimento per professionisti e creativi per la 3d printing, le tecnologie di laser cutting is CNC milling, the digital transformation of the processes of prototyping In the design and fashion industries.

Our platform was the first in Italy to offer the service of online laser cutting, winning the National Service Innovation Award. We have in-house technologies and materials for rapid prototyping, model making and limited series.

We research and select innovative materials and production solutions together with our customers.

Virgil Abloh | Alessi metal 3d printing prototypes
Virgil Abloh | Alessi metal 3d printing prototypes

We integrate expertise from different disciplines (humanities, design thinking, music production) to create new formats in collaboration with artists, brand is cultural institutions.

Since our inception, we have contributed to festivals, events and group exhibitions in Milan and Europe, communicating our philosophy inspired by innovative DIY and maker imaginary maker. We have set up temporary laboratories and workshops at Triennale, Palazzo Clerici, Giardini di Porta Venezia, Politecnico Bovisa.

Milan Symposium 2024
R.E.A.C.H. artistic residencies | Milan Symposium

What we can do:

We can deal with it as outsourcee of processing with 3D printing, laser cutting is CNC milling, working alongside our clients from the conceptualization and prototyping stage to putting into production.

We can conceive, design and produce in limited series elements of staging, training supports or merchandising, drawing inspiration from circular economy principles and quickly prototyping proposals and solutions.

We can design and implement workshops and educational events inspired by design and art, both for brands and companies and as partners in publicly funded projects.

We have worked with: