“Simple Solution To A Big Problem”: 90 Times People Used 3D Printers To Make Brilliant Things They Couldn’t Find Anywhere Else

Iwas intrigued when I discovered PolySmooth Clear PVB with a PolySher. I wanted to see how transparent I could make it!

I did use this through the Bambu AMS system on my P1S (had to respool it. I did many test with settings and stuff before attempting this model I found on Makerworld, scaled up 25%

Figured it'd be a fun multi-material test. These were not printed together, but in 2 separate pieces.

The red is Hatchbox Transparent PLA Red. Could have done a better job there, but still looks cool!

I needed a holder for my spare bits. It is easy to print and compact.

Bronze rub finish, doing 2 coats of black first before doing any rub finish,just a plain white resin print fresh off the printer, had the piece out before the storm.

I recently finished this 3D printed lamp project and wanted to share it here to get your thoughts. The concept is a bit all over the place I add plastic dip to the top of the red support to have so grip I know it’s a bit unconventional, but that’s part of what I like about it. What do you think? Would love any feedback, design suggestions, or ideas for improvement or future versions!

Go easy on me, i’m just an economist who loves design. i have started trying my hand at making my own pieces and this is my first real prototype. It’s a very simple design, made using two pieces of brushed aluminum, and a 3D printed shade that slots on top. I will be making a mold from the shade for a hollow resin cast so i can replicate it and eliminate the pattern left by the 3D printer (although it does look kinda cool in an unintentional way).

This was my first big project that I designed from start to finish.

I had many failures along the way, used the wrong glue at first, pieces broke. Learned not to use matte paint when touching up, even if using matte filament

The frame came out great. It was painted a Carmel color, and brushed with mahogany ink to imitate a wood finish.

I love Board Games and I have enjoyed making my own version of Cathedral. And now I am looking for something similar, a Game that makes you think and has simple pieces but I can make a version with my own models and make it look cute and fun. I´ve been learning a lot along the process. Any ideas are welcome.
If you like this one I shared it in Makerworld so you can print it.

Snorlax bank I made with a secret compartment!

I miss the days of weird, bold and whimsical hardware - especially in the electronics space. ThinkPad is one of those brands that used to have a very distinct aesthetic and endeavored to make an impression with the hardware before UX dominated product design. I attempted to create something that would make the ThinkPad team and designers proud. There are of course functional reasons for making this dock the way I did, but almost as important is the character of the hardware. Hopefully you all find it interesting.

the shelf for earbuds to charge and the space in the base is for personal items like keys watch whatever it took me 3 month to get to final product it's not perfect as i wished but I'm very proud to work on something like this as a student in product design field.

So I started designing 3D printed molds to make concrete objects. I started with a basic plant pot and a small catch tray, then I went for a MagSafe charging stand and a lamp.

I was thinking of adding a ring which would go around the whole base of the lamp, which would act as a light dimmer.

What would you improve? What should I build next?

Hey i made a stool, that is inspired by the organic structures, and Antonio gaudí methods of finding natural equilibrium in structures.

Let me know what you think (The 3D print is a scale model 1:2 ).

This took 6 weeks of 3D printing 24 hours / 7 days a week. It's 3 feet by 3 feet and weighs about 20 pounds.

I don’t know why they love simple low tech puzzles. They are delightful to make.

Designed, printed and assembled this adjustable desk lamp. Looking for feedback before I publish it.

So I'm trying to learn CAD design and 3D printing at the same time. Kind of cool how you can make things available for free on repositories.

Printables has competitions for trivial things like door stops. Fun to try and make new mouse traps.

Here is my first design. Kind of ugly but trying to removethe clutter of traditional door stops.