Challenges

CGTrader cannot stand in one place – we are starting totally new innitiative, which will help us to move our challenges to the next level. From now 3D print-ready models participating in our challenges will be evaluated by great professionals. Meet our first judge – Joshua Harker, american artist considered a pioneer and visionary in 3D printed art and sculpture. Joshua's website presents him as a very multi-talented person - artist, sculptor, musician, digital adventurer,...

Once again, CGTrader is on a mission to change the world and make it more 3D printable. This time 3D printing is going to occupy... your home. And every other home all around the world. People always need something for their home environment, whether it is just a simple fork or some handy innovation they haven't heard about yet. While a few years ago going to the shopping mall to bag a set of cutlery...

Coming back with a bang! A huge amount of astonishing landmark designs by a bunch of talented 3D artists has flooded our database. It feels like we've been on spectacular all inclusive holidays without leaving the office and are now making one of those girly type holiday photo books. We know you found it exciting too, as we received tons of incredible works for the 3D Landmark Challenge. Professionals have taken us on a nice...

So Easter has come and gone, but presents don’t stop pouring in. Don’t worry, this time no chocolate eggs involved. Thanks to you, we had an amazing holiday and it would only be fair to reward those who made it happen. You probably know what this mystery is all about… Having received more than 150 amazing Easter-themed 3D printable designs made by professional 3D artists, we are extremely pleased to end the Easter 3D Printing...

We heard that you like doge... Alright, you know what are we talking about - Meme 3D Printing Challenge. We had this amazing and, should we say, full-of-internet challenge to find the best 3D printable memes. 3D artists had five weeks to come up with something funny, relevant, 3D printable and shareable. 211 3D printable meme models were made for this challenge. Such much WOW! A lot of worldwide known memes were turned into 3D...

Welcome to the modern island of doctor Moreau. It is uninhabited. And it is not an island, to be precise. It is the redesigned version of CGTrader. No crazy doctor who creates human-like beings from animals via vivisection lives here. But a lot of talented professional 3D designers do. We have a new interface, so, obviously, we need some plants and animals to inhabit it. Behold, it is the new challenge - 3D Flora &...

Do you remember Christmas 3D Printing Challenge? We bet you do. Then, we have good news for you - we are back with another holiday-based challenge. It is Easter 3D Printing Challenge. Did you know that Easter is the holiday of rebirth? Well, this year this holiday itself is going to rebirth and become a 3D printable holiday. Easter is a very special holiday for Christians. It signifies the day when Jesus Christ resurrected more...

Well well well... The Universe is a safe place again. The war is over. No, we are not talking about Star Wars. It was long time ago and CG in it was not actually CG. Did you know, that they used small models of spaceships to make the first film of Star Wars in 1977? Yes, they did. However, a lot have changed since then. Back to news! We are talking about 3D Sci-Fi Challenge....

Did you know that every two minutes people take more pictures than whole mankind did during the 1800s? The world is full of amazing sightseeing places. Some of them are better known than the others and all of them are worth taking a photo. Well, we suggest to expand photography and make it even more diverse. What are we talking about? 3D modeling, of course. When was the last time when you took a photo...

Have you shared any memes online today? No? Why not? Guess what - once again, we have an offer for you! This time CGTrader gives you a new way to share memes - just hand it to your friend. That is right - we are bringing memes to reality! Your favorite memes are very close from stepping out of digital world to the real one. Facebook has turned 10 last month. Ten years of liking...