Since the invention of the 3D printer, people have been able to physically create anything they can possibly imagine.
Now that dimensional printing has become more accessible to the public, industries and private businesses all over the world are changing. With the ability to manufacture any product you want to the exact specifications you need, you no longer have to go to a third party to find or make a certain item for you. The health industry, the military and even Etsy sellers have all found the benefits of creating their own customized components quickly and affordably.
With creation possibilities including home decor, vehicle parts, apparel, architecture and food available at the click of a button, the 3D printer has changed the world of manufacturing and consumerism forever.
102 Ingenious 3D Printer Pieces
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Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
The ‘Polchemy 3D Printed iPhone Case’ Stands Out
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3D Printed Body Armor
Iron Man 2 Suits Were Made with Hi-Tech 3D Printers
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3D-Printed Wedges
Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles
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Creepy 3D Printed Sculptures
Artist Theo Jansen Constructs Cool Printed 'Strandbeests'
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Adorable Architectural Jewelry
The Archetype Z Studio Pieces are Inspired by Buildings
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3D-Printed Light Fixtures
The DENTELLE Lampshades by Samuel Bernier are Full of Character
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Sharp Skeletal Stilettos
These Janina Alleyne Designs are the Future of Footwear
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Intricate Nature-Inspired Sculptures
Nuala O'Donovan Creates Her Ceramics By Hand, Not Compu
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Algorithmic Lighting
Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' Collection is Made With 3D Printers
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Geeky D-Pad Accessories
Ring of the Gamer Pays Homage to the Classic Famicom Console
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Neon 3D Printable Accesories
The Design + Conquer Electro Jewelry is Music to the Ears
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3D Printable Textiles
Eco-Friendly Printable Clothing is Like Modern Chain Mail
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Easy-to-Use 3D Printers
European Market is the First to Get the HP Designjet 3D Printer Series
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Futuristic Enveloped Lighting
Voxel Studio's Cocoon Lamp is Futuristically Organic
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3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
The Freedom of Creation Textiles Show Permanently at MoMA
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Mainstream 3D Printers
Desktop Factory's 3D Printer
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3D Cranial Phone Cases
The Hugo Arcier Skull iPhone Case is Eye-Catching and Eerie
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Mod Aviary Accessories
Happy Bird Jewelry is Interpretated and Produced in a Contemporary Way
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Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Arachnid Six Strings
The Spider Electric Guitars by Olaf Diegel are Wicked
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Printable Architecture
The Enrico Dini 3D Printed Building is the First of its Kind
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Pre-Damaged Gadget Protectors
ArtizanWork Shattered iPhone Cases Make Your Phone Seem Destroyed
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Automated Art
Shapeways' Glass 3D Printing Creates Incredible Designs
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3D Object Printers
Print Your Own Jewelry
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Potted Plant Necklaces
Wearable Planters by Colleen Jordan Make for Truly Organic Accessories
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Origo 3D Printer is Designed to Let Kids Explore Their Creative Side
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Creepy 3D Skull Cases
The Skull iPhone Case Comes from French Artist Hugo Arcier
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Laser-Printed Shoes
The Marloes Ten Bhomer 'Rapidprototypedshoe' was Made by 3D Printing
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Printed 3D Jewelry
The Goncalo Campos Camion Collection Features Faceted Designs
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Low-Cost 3D Printers
Joseph Morris Discusses a Future with Personal Fabrication Technology
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Overlapping Minimalist Furniture
Tomas Rojcik's Peg Lamp and Chair is Made for Small Spaces
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Picture-Punctured Phone Cases
The Cubify 3D Printed iPhone Cover is a Nod to Future Technology
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3D Anguished Body Chandeliers
The Luc Merx Fall of the Damned Lamp is Intricately Detailed
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Organic Candle Holders
The Vein by Tanja Soeter Illuminates With a Natural Beauty
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Pressure-Jointed Furniture
Weisshaar and Kram MULTITHREAD Visualizes Tension
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3D Sand-Spraying Droids
The Stone Spray Robot Creates Intricate Castles
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Personal Piggy Banks
Shapeways' Money Pig Can be Customized with Your Images
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Tangible Typefaces
The Freedom of Creation 3D Font Brings Text Off the Page
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Redesigned Office Supplies
The Infinite Clip Brings the Paperclip into the 21st Century
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Printing Auto Parts
Jay Leno Repairs His Fleet of Classic Cars With a 3D Printer
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Spherical Sound Systems
The Dodecahedron Speaker is a DIY 3D-Printed Project
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Explosive Industrial Editorials
The Amusement Magazine ‘Things Unlimited' Shoot is Mesmerizi
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Custom-Faced Crimefighter Dolls
The Personalised Superhero Action Figures Turn You into Batman
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Building From a 3D Printer
Enrico Dini's Gaudi-Inspired Sand and Epoxy Structures
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3D Printed Soundscapes
Microsonic Music Landscapes Makes Physical Models of Albums
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Vivid Featherweight Designs
Richard Elaver Uses 3D Printing to Create Jewelry and Everyday Objects
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Upcycled Home Trinkets
The Samuel Bernier 'Project RE_' Provides Low Cost Personal Objects
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Customized Sprinting Shoes
'Designed to Win' Footwear Will Help Athletes Run Faster
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Hot Customized Branding
DIY 3D Printed Branding Irons from Shapeways
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Audiowave Smartphone Protectors
The Vibe iPhone Case is Personalized With Favorite Tracks
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Ultramodern Training Wheels
The Future of Bike Training is the Trek Light Cycle Bike
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3D Printed Animation
Dutch TV Program Het Klokhuis Gets Stellar Intro from Johnny Kelly and Jethro
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Instantaneous 3D Photography
Japan Displays the World’s First 3D Photo Booth
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Personalized 3D Printing
Metaltec Printer Can Make Nearly Anything You Can Imagine
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Gigantic Puzzle Prototypes
Oskar van Deventer Builds Record-Breaking 17 x 17 x 17 Rubik's Cube
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Tech Movie Hybrid Models
TRON Bumble Bee Transformer is a Custom Toy Blockbuster
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Victorian Craps Cubes
Mechanical Oddities' Steampunk Dice are Ideal for Old-School Gamers
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Geometric Jewelry
Alienology's Avant-Garde Accessories Are Made With a 3D Printer
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Insect Eye Lighting
The Dragonfly.MGX Pendant Lamp is Created Via a 3D Printer
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Ring-Holding Robots
The Lady Killer Vol. 1 Protects and Presents a Gold Gun Ring
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DIY Duplicate Keys
'While You Sleep' by Oscar Diaz Lets You Print Your Own Keys
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Ivy League Locks
Yale Research Teams Have Perfected the Mobile, Easy-to-Use NFC Lock
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3D-Printed Cave Constructions
The ProtoHouse by Softkill Design
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Electronic Origami Machines
Mac Funamizu's Dream Printer Creates Fully Folded 3D Models
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Personalized Toy Soldiers
Be Your Own Souvenir Project Uses 3D Printing for Customized Trinkets
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Spreadsheet Software Lamps
The TulipK Lamp by Ben Geeblen Was Designed Using Microsoft Excel
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Computerized Swimsuits
This Lemonbow Downloadable Swimwear Uses 3D Technology for Production
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Fleshy 3D Printers
The Organova Bioprinting Endeavors to Reproduce Human Tissue
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Sinuous Seaweed Fixtures
The Algue.MGX Lamp Shines a Light on the Depths of the Ocean
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3D-Printed Earphone Converters
JC Karich's Ear Adapter v2 Turns Earbuds into Headphones
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3D-Printed Fetuses
Hiro-o Ladies Clinic Will Create Resin-Cast 3D Model of Your Unborn Baby
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Portable 3D Printers
PopFab by Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek Fits in a Briefcase & Works Anywhere
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People-Powered 3D Publishers
'Cube' by Cubify is Unveiled at Ces 2012 as Consumer-Based Printer
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Softened Sand Objects
Markus Kayser Uses the Solar Sinter to Create Glass Creations
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3D Textile Glasses
Tapestry Spectacle by Chloe Mccormick and Nicholas O'Donnell-Hoare is Chic
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Printable Paper Machines
The MIT Build-Your-Own-Robot Kit Allows Cyborgs to Be Made from Home
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3D Website Widgets
Edan Kwan's CSS Program Can Transform Websites into 3-D
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3D Printed Guitars
The Zoybar Tor is Perfect for Digital DIYers Who Love to Rock
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Sweet Cereal Sieves
The Lucky Charms Sifter Separates the Good Stuff from the Bad
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Double Helical Lighting
The Ribbons of Life Lamp is Genetically Beautiful
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Printable Personal Airplanes
The MakerPlane Lets Amateur Aviators Build Their Own Aircraft
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Pebble-Like Paper Containers
Nendo Fashions Faux Wood Grain Boxes Using Lacquer & 3D Printers
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3D-Printed Pasta
Employees at Google Mountain View Office Get to Enjoy Printed Foods
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Futuristic Printing Services
The DreamVendor 3D Printer is Next Wave in Digital Print Products
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Geometric Floral Lighting
Cyril Afsa's 'Hadar Lamp' is Kaleidoscopic Fun
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Print Custom Artifical Bones
3D Printer Recreates Skeletons
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Colorfully Crystallized Containers
Digital Natives by Matthew Plummer-Fernandez is Glitch-Crafted
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eMAKER Huxley affordable 3D printer kits
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DIY 3D Object Printing
Shapeways Prints Your Creation in Metal and Other Materials
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3D Printable Pipe Instruments
MIT Media Lab Prints a Functional Flute Using a 3D Printer
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3D-Printed Fossils
The Sam Noble Museum is Remaking History
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Recycled Ash Sculptures
The Wieki Somers ‘Consume or Conserve' Exhibit has Human Ashes
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Skin Printers
Inkjets to Make Skin & Nerve Tissue
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Cyclist Mancessories
Bicycle Cufflinks are Perfect for Preppy Fixie Riders
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Epic Explosive Lights
The Nuke Lamp is a 3D Rendering of a Nuclear Explosion
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Porcelain Coffee Holders
The Ceramic Papercup Offers Fresh and Affordable Brews
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Crazy Cuisine Printers
Imagine 3D Printer is the Closest Thing to Star Trek's Food Replicator
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Blinged-Out Board Games
The Static vs Kinetic Chess Set has Beauty and Brains
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Printed 3D Ceramics
The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery
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Digitally-Developed Trophies
Upload Cinema Webvideo Awards Are 3D-Printed and USB-Enabled
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Funneled Seasoning Containers
The Vortex Salt and Pepper Shakers are Sleek and Sophisticated
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Printable Key Duplicates
Nirav Patel has Created a Program that Allows 3D Printers to Clone Keys
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Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture
The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps
Personalized Pop-Up Phone Protectors
The ‘Polchemy 3D Printed iPhone Case’ Stands Out
PET Bottle Lighting
The Bubble Chandelier by Souda is a Sparkling Eco-Friendly Orb
Cellphone Plug Charms
The 'JasminTcreations' iPhone Earphone Plug Accessories are Adorable
Sinister Smartphone Shells
The iPhone Skull Case is a Ghoulishly Great Halloween iPhone Case
Intricate Geometric Adornments
The Hot Pop Factory Jewelry Line is Sharp
Olympic Robo Cams
The Associated Press’ Robotic Olympic Cameras Capture Everything
Cartoon-Inspired Smartphone Covers
The Koneko Store Etsy iPhone Cases are Adorable and Colorful
Ironing Board-Like Desks
The XTable by Kibisi is Manually High-Adjustable Via a Crank
Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
Physics Articulated Furinture
The Newton Dining Table is Inspired by the Laws of Gravity
Minimalist Beaded Accessories
The Kyyote Jewelry Collection is Geometrically Angled and Artistic
Subtly Curved Seating
The Alvo Stool for Urbancase is Completely Made by Hand
3D-Printed Light Fixtures
The DENTELLE Lampshades by Samuel Bernier are Full of Character
Chiseled Bamboo iPhone Casings
The Glorat Wooden Engraved iPhone Cases are Elegant
Transparent Time Keepers
The 'Chameleon Clock' for iPhone or iPad Blends In
Sharp Skeletal Stilettos
These Janina Alleyne Designs are the Future of Footwear
Graphic Wooden iPhone Decals
The Field Trip iPhone Skins are Funky and Waterproof
Notification Phone Covers
The FLASHr iPhone Case Ensures You'll Never Miss a Call
Animalistic Branch Lighting
Bichos by Martinho Pita Are Made Out of Holly Oak Wood
Impact-Driven Tech Accessories Lines
Slate & Stylus Offers iPhone Cases That Benefit Education
Math-Inspired Furniture
The Fibonacci Cabinet Modernizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Jarring Sea-Creature Jewelry
The Shark Jaw Necklace by LUCIOUS Jewelry is Perfect for Shark Week
Puppy-Like Lighting
The Frank Lamp by Pana Objects is Full of Adorable Personality
iPod-Converting Applicators
The Freedom Pop Sleeve Turns Your iPod into an iPhone
Downward-Facing Diamonds
Invert Jewelry is Adorned for the Pleasure of the Wearer and No Observer
Upside-Down Battlefield Bulbs
The Bolidismo El Crimen Lamp Features a Soldier in Combat
Peculiar Purse Pumps
These ‘Double Agent Shoes’ Include A Clever Trap Door Design
Olympic-Themed Artillery Bracelets
Peacebomb Upcycles Shrapnel from Laos into Jewelry
Plaything Food Protectors
The Fun Safari Friends Containers Hold Fragile Jars of Baby Food
Undulating Spherical Lighting
The Libera Pendant Lamp by Lucente is Full of Movement
Plastic-inspired Porcelain Containers
The Bottle Vases by Foekje Fleur Helps Reduce Waterway Trash
Clothespin-Inspired Lighting
The Peg Lamp by William Mcdonald is Minimal and Adjustable
Snowy Plastic Cup Installations
Tara Donavan Creates a Surreal Landscape Out of a Common Object
Rugged Smartphone Protectors
The 'SYSTM' Collection by Incase Offer Cases Made to Withstand it All
Utiliatarian Smartphone Clips
The franc iPhone Card Case is Minimalism at its Best
3d Yarn Installations
Alyson Shotz's 'Sine' Exhibit is Made of a Elaborate String Patterns
Flashlight-Like Lamps
The M Lamp by Juniper Designs Illuminates Your Life
Bedazzling Tree Lighting
The Chilean Red Chandelier Channels Rustic and Refined for a Winery
Colorful Cork Furniture
The Sputnik Stool and Table is a Fun Multi-Functional Design
Insured Phone Sleeves
The ‘Cell Helmet’ is a Great Warranty Investment
Low-Cost 3D Printers
Joseph Morris Discusses a Future with Personal Fabrication Technology
Layered CD Musician Art
Mirco Pagano and Moreno De Turco Render Portraits Using Discs
Peacock-Patterned Shoes
The Chebran Indigo Flats are Hand-Made
Elegant Bare Bulb Fixtures
The Shine Labs SOLO Pendant Lamp Sheds the Shade for a Chic Look
3D Anguished Body Chandeliers
The Luc Merx Fall of the Damned Lamp is Intricately Detailed
Mason Jar Flower Containers
The Brit & Co. Inside Out Jars are Stylish and Easy to Create
Pressure-Jointed Furniture
Weisshaar and Kram MULTITHREAD Visualizes Tension
Recycled Material Sculptures
The Magda van der Vloed Vases are Made Out of Plastic Containers
Deep Sea Accessories
The 'Amrita Singh Coral Branch Necklace' Boasts a Gorgeous Ocean Theme
Quirky Recycled Furniture
Nina Tolstrup Creates Decor Pieces from Discarded Odds and Ends
3D Sand-Spraying Droids
The Stone Spray Robot Creates Intricate Castles
Interlocking Furniture Bases
The Lock Table by J.P.Meulendijks is Made Out of Bent Bamboo
Media-Inspired Mobile Add-Ons
The Paparazzo iPhone Camera Flash Improves Picture Quality
Waterproof Smart Phone Casings
The 'Outride' by Mophie Turns iPhones into Underwater Cameras
Spidery Artistic Lighting
The New Approach Light by Jorge Penades Plays with Perceptions
Stalagmite-Inspired Rings (UPDATE)
Joji Kojima Opts for Strangely Chic, Oversized Creations
Grandiose Ghostly Galleries
The Gue(ho)st House by Berdaguer & Pejus is Sculptural and Stark White
Crystallized Cartoon Cases
The Betty Boop Bling iPhone 5 Cover Has Iconic Pizazz
Footwear-Inspired Phone Protectors
The MSTRPLN Minimal Sneaker iPhone Cases are Iconic
Edible Smartphone Protectors
The Survival Senbei iPhone 5 Case is Perfect for Cases of Emergency
Lovely Crooked Canisters
La Mamba Dalton Containers Bring a Twist to Your Culinary Decor
Acoustically Crinkled Chairs
Landscape of Sound is Based on the Song 'Symphonia IX' by Grimes
Ultra-Thin Floor Lamps
Silhouette by Diogo Frias is Inspired by the Shadow of a Light Fixture
3D Printed Soundscapes
Microsonic Music Landscapes Makes Physical Models of Albums
Celebrity Marionette Storefronts
Ariel Weber Unveils Holiday Window Displays with a Parisian Twist
Creepy Cadaverous Candelabras
The Skull Pendant Light Gives a Goulish Glow
Alcohol Orchestras
Marissa Liu Uncovers a Viral Music Video Made with Wine
Instantaneous 3D Photography
Japan Displays the World’s First 3D Photo Booth
Sliced Poplar Pendent Lamps
Schneid Enlightenment Debuts with Three Stunning Light Designs
Magnify Glass-Like Lighting
BOB by Shpelyk Roman is a Simple Adjustable Table Lamp
DIY Rockstar Instruments
'Unfinished Electric Guitar Kits' Lets You Build Your Own Guitar
Frighteningly Taloned Trinkets
The Verameat Claw Bracelet Hugs is Sure to Grab Your Attention
Slim Silhouette Flasks
H2 Water Bottle Packaging Embodies a Graceful Figure for Efficient Shipping
Nature-Inspired Phone Covers
The Ted Baker Birdie Phone Cases are Perfect for Bird-Lovers
Holey Asymmetrical Lighting
The Oval Lamp by Ran Lerner is Filled with Geometric Lines and Shapes
Sinister Halloween Mugs
The Creepy Cups Will Serve Up Your Morning Coffee in a Spooky Way
Phone Security Cases
The Yellow Jacket iPhone Stun Gun is a Safe Purchase
Graphic Phone Protectors
The Kenzo iPhone Cases Make Fashionable Accessories
3D-Printed Cave Constructions
The ProtoHouse by Softkill Design
Intricate Polygon Abodes
House Setagaya is a Minimal Industrial Styled Residence in Japan
Lunchtime Rave Parties
Armida Ascano Discusses the Craze of Raving During Lunch Breaks in Sweden
Cellular City Planning
The Urban Field is an Evolving Skin for the Modern Metropolis
Tagged TV Phone Cases
Shepard Fairey X The Simpsons Dope Collection Pays Homage to El Barto
Disaster Dating Videos
Trend Hunter Robyn Currie Showcases Not-So-Suave Suitor Reels
Trunk-Impaled Furniture
The Bloom Side Table is Made Out of Salvaged Cedar Wood
Emotion-Ridden Robots
The 'Hybrid Engine for Facial Expressions Synthesis' Mimics Human Sentiment
3D-Printed Fetuses
Hiro-o Ladies Clinic Will Create Resin-Cast 3D Model of Your Unborn Baby
Custom Chocolates
Trend Hunter Susan Keefe Uncovers an Idea That Encourages Playing with Food
Polychromatic Kitchen Accessories
The Half-Dozen Egg Crate is Chic and Colorful
Lavish Crystalized Skeletal Docks
Swarovski’s N the Skull Docking Station is a Beautiful Ske
Portable 3D Printers
PopFab by Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek Fits in a Briefcase & Works Anywhere
Apocalyptic Playing Cards
The Doomsday Deck Celebrates the End-of-the-World with Worldly Design
Terrifying Sea Creature Lighting
The Deep Sea Angler Fish Lamp Illuminates Eerily
Retro Fashion Films
Trend Hunter Sarah Robson Uncovers Patriotic Style Videos
Creepy Couture Key Holders
The Alexander McQueen 'Skeleton Keychain' is Eerie
Creepy Skeletal Ashtrays
Charles Krafft Partners with Erik Brunetti for a Skull Ashtray Design
Incandescent-Imitating Illuminators
The Bulb Fiction Lamp Celebrates Simplicity and Symbolism
Revamped Robotic Birds
Hasbro Makes Over the Iconic Furby Toy for the Digital Era
Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
The Grotta Palasezze Hotel Sits in Limestone
Superhero Mashups
Trend Hunter Annie Ho Takes a Look at Morphing Batman Characters
Mind-Controlled Robots
Tirosh Shapira Makes Robot Move By Just Thinking About It
Superhero Smoking Gadgets
The Bumblebee Transformer Pipe has Elevated Style
3D-Printed Pasta
Employees at Google Mountain View Office Get to Enjoy Printed Foods
Art Supply Jewelry
The Color Pencils Studs by MADE by MADA Will Prepare Ladies for the School Year
Beer Can Ashtrays
The 'Just Mustard' After Party Cigarette Container is Easy to Clean
Clown-Fabricated Fixtures
The Dog Balloon Lamp Combines Party Trick and Pop Art for a Unique Piece
Spooky-Chic Phone Shells
The Skull-Studded Hard Case is the Perfect iPhone Accessory for Halloween
Nostalgic Miniature Mobile Speakers
Mini Boombox Speakers are an Awesome 90s Playback
Luxury Candy Droids
The World's Most Expensive Jelly Robot is Waiting to be Found
Street Artist Musical Mashups
The Human Jukebox by Collective Cadenza is Full of Genius
Sound-Focusing Devices
The SoundLazer Allows for Individualized Listening Experiences
Mexican-Inspired Holiday Utensils
The Day of the Dead Corkscrew is Stylish and Festive
Glass Skull Ice Buckets
Halloween Party Decor Becomes Scary with the Brainfreeze
Graffiti-Hunting Apps
Trend Hunter Vivian Lau Reveals Art Apps That Showcase Public Work
Nostalgic Scent-Preserving Vessels
Commemoration by Greg Smith Offers New Way to Remember the Dead
Homemade Instrument Challenges
MTV Canada & Sony Launch 'Made of Imagination' Project
Plastic Container Icicles
The Wastescapes by Gayle Chong Kwan Installation is Made of Milk Bottles
Crazy Cuisine Printers
Imagine 3D Printer is the Closest Thing to Star Trek's Food Replicator
Interactive Audio Visual Collabs
Dazed Digital and Nike FIELD Project Incorporates Human Action
Flexible Tripod Fixtures
The Axis Light Can be Adjusted by Swiveling its Supportive Sticks
Minimalist Fashion Films
Trend Hunter Sarah Moore Discusses Simplistic Lighting Techniques
Music-Making iPad Stands
Griffin Studioconnect Docking Station Lets You Record Tracks