Looking at the issue of designing well thought-out 3D printed games and toys and why the market is full of repeats and reinventions. While some use the file depository sites to post the first and second drafts of their 3D printed games and toys to gain valuable design feedback, others misuse them and put up for sale or submission to contests. Identifying the differences between sculpture and design and how it applies to toys and games as functional or artistic pieces as well as the need for a … [Read more...]
Creating Organic Forms
There is a reason why organic forms appeal to many consumers. However, not anyone can easily create them. Tom and Tracy Hazzard let you in on their process for designing organic forms. A warning, they do it the hard way. Their award-winning 3D Printed Twist Tie was not a 3D print math algorithm. It is a product borne from a design process that is carefully sketched, modeled, and planned. Learn the ins and outs and the principles in how they create their organic forms in this … [Read more...]