About seven years ago, 3D printing was all the rage. For a few months, even years, it was one of the most discussed technologies on the market, with the potential to truly revolutionize how we manufacture.

While 3D printing disappeared from the limelight, it quietly made major strides in sustainability, healthcare and architecture. In fact, over the years, 3D printing has been used to print organs, homes, and even entire coral reefs.

While users' understanding of the technology evolved, a new use case-generative design-emerged. This is perhaps the most transformative piece of design technology since the introduction of 3D printing itself.