Challenges

Paradoxically, tools and techniques to encourage kids' creativity require creativity. It's hardly possible to foresee which of the new toys or games will become kids' favorite, but as the technology develops, the capabilities and detail of 3D printed toys make them a desirable customized alternative to traditional toys. With that said, it only seems natural that we're rolling out an exciting new challenge to explore the endless 3D potential to create new play experience for...

Christmas shopping frenzy has begun, but no need to panic yet - we have some tempting gift ideas for you. Since the Holiday Gift Challenge that we ran in partnership with 3D printing service experts at iMaterialise has closed, we encourage you to add these beautiful winning 3D models to your Christmas shopping list and save yourself the headache. We'd like to thank all the participants for their time and effort. Don't worry if you...

Many of us are devoted art-appreciators and we all have something to say about art in the 21st century. That, of course, doesn't always mean we know what we're saying. History proves that the collective opinion on art is not so reliable, to say the least. It's enough to look at a few examples: Vincent van Gogh, Franz Schubert, Edgar Allan Poe, Johannes Vermeer - all of these cultural giants died unrecognized and coinless. But...

When we asked you to take the challenge and dream up a design of a future vehicle that you'd like to own, we did expect a number of crazy, bizarre-looking concept designs. And yet you managed to surprise us! A bunch of high-quality 3D models, one cooler than the other, left the judge panel in a heated discussion... But we're finally ready to take you back to the future to meet the winners of the...

It has been a beautiful fight. We know you're buzzing with excitement to finally find out who the winners are, so we'll go straight to the point. Well done to each and every one - we are very pleasantly surprised with the quality and creative potential of your work. Thank you for taking up the challenge! Best 3D Printable Model Grizzly Bear by ALPHA 3D. It's a roaring success! A solid, great looking 3D printable...

Finally, the finish line! Thank you all for accepting the challenge and taking this exciting journey with us. We've discovered some awesomely clever designs on the way and, with great pleasure, can now announce the winners that have it in them to make every urban cyclist's life a tiny bit easier. Drum roll, please! Best 3D Printable Bicycle Accessories Portfolio Portfolio by Pedro_hmd_santos. From a mini water spraying system to an additional friend's seat -...

Think about a box. Do you picture it? Now think out of the box. It’s a dead-simple instruction how to become a cool inventor. We need your shining talent to upgrade the things we cannot get enough of – phones, laptops, cameras, TVs, tablets, etc. Create a cool gadget accessory, something really useful and out of the box (follow the instruction) and get your hands on some amazing prizes. There couldn’t be a better time...

It may seem a little early, but being early can’t hurt, right? Remember last year’s shipping nightmare? Yeah, we thought so. Let’s take the hassle out of this year’s Christmas shopping and start thinking about the perfect gift for your friend, your loved one, your home or pet. We have a little surprise this time that will keep you on track and motivated! Having joined forces with the 3D printing experts from i.materialise, we are...

Makers and DIYers are suddenly among the sexiest amateurs online. Maker Movement sounds as trendy as anything Apple – they might as well refer to themselves as iMakers. What gave it such a powerful boost that it went from geeky to cool? We’ll take a wild guess and say that (among other things) it’s definitely 3D printing. Before 3D printing came along, makers mostly operated from dimly lit garages, building things that neither looked too...

It’s funny how fashion trends never really change completely. Once every twenty thirty years we get to see the same patterns, styles and materials take the world by storm. Except the times when brand new things are introduced and they’re so good they never go out of style: like tights, or jeans, or 3D-printed items. That’s right, we’re confident that 3D-printed fashion pieces are here to stay. World renowned fashion designers like Iris van Herpen...