Layered, Bold Strokes Match Artist’s Career Journey
June 10, 2026
The most beautiful plant often looks ordinary in a predictable clay pot. The lack of variety and imagination among traditional planters inspired spouses Andrea Fleegle and Mark Berg to create something different.
The original, colorful pieces from their two-person company, Aritimi Design Studio, transform an ordinary plant into something extraordinary.
“Regular pots are so boring,” said Mark, who first learned 3D printing to create mechanical replacement parts for cars. One day, he printed a pot as a gift for Andrea, whose passion for plants runs in the family. She grew up gardening with her parents and grandparents, and both of her siblings work in plant-related fields.
Andrea loved her new pot. So did her mom, who quickly claimed it as her own. Andrea’s sister claimed the next one Mark designed, and her best friend wanted one too.
“Hm, there’s something here,” Andrea recalls thinking back in 2021.
Those first pots were simple cubes. Their son, Eddie, thought they could be improved significantly, and with his input, today’s designs have become much more sophisticated.
“We go to museums a lot to see artwork,” Mark said. “We always want to make pots that show off the abilities of 3D printing, so we can create dramatic overhangs, angles, and curvilinear designs.”
Some of their pots are modern, while others have a more organic feel. All of them are playful. The Cupcake, available in silk red, yellow, and blue, resembles an oversized cupcake liner. The Driftwood, printed in a triple-color silk filament, shifts colors as you move it, as do the Geo and several other designs.
The Pebble Pitcher Rainbow showcases eight vibrant colors. Every pot is fully functional, available in multiple sizes, and can be paired with optional drip trays.
“Some are more elegant in their simplicity, while some are wackier,” Andrea said.
Nothing is mass-produced.
“The cool thing about 3D printing is when we see something that inspires us, we sketch it out, I’ll design it in CAD software, and then we’ll print it,” Mark said.
Each design typically goes through several iterations before being added to their collection.
Every pot is made from PLA, an eco-friendly, vegetable-based polymer that is safe for plants and retains moisture much like plastic. It also comes in an impressive range of colors.
“We want the pot and the plant to complement each other,” Andrea said.
The first time they brought eight pots to a farmers market, every one of them sold.
“That’s when it hit us that this is a business,” Andrea said.
Aritimi Design Studio has grown steadily over the past year. Today, 20 humming 3D printers fill their home studio, where their cat, Lyra, often naps atop her favorite machine. While Mark continues teaching psychology at Stockton University, Andrea manages every aspect of the business.
The couple collaborates on every design, often listening to dance music while they work.
They enjoy exhibiting at Rose Squared Art Shows and regularly participate in the full season of events. Their whimsical, handcrafted designs remain accessible at affordable prices.
“It’s very rewarding and validating to be appreciated as a creative person,” Andrea said. “We do every pot from start to finish. Every single thing that we make and sell is designed by us.”
Look for their booth at:
- Verona Park (May 16–17)
- Spring Rittenhouse Square (May 8–10)
- Spring Chester Craft Show (May 30–31)
- Spring Brookdale Park (June 20–21)
- Fall Chester Craft Show (Sept. 12–13)
- Anderson Park (Sept. 19–20)
- Fall Rittenhouse Square (Oct. 9–11)
- Fall Brookdale Park (Oct. 17–18)
- Crafts at the Cathedral (Dec. 4–6)
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