Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Printed
Fandom
Consumers turn to 3D printing for personal pop culture expression.
3.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Printed Fandom trend?
Printed Fandom: Maker culture is expanding to digital customization as a way to boost fan appreciation. Customizing merchandise and TV memorabilia with 3D-printing techniques, consumers are using technology as a source for not only convenience, but pop culture involvement, allowing for a more customized form of fandom.
Trend themes
Themes within the Printed Fandom trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Customization Craze
Maker culture is expanding to digital customization as a way to boost fan appreciation.
02
3D-Printed Art
3D printing technology is changing the art world, allowing for the creation of unique sculptures.
03
Pop Culture Artifacts
Pop culture continues to influence the art world through the creation of fan art and collectibles.
Industry implications
What the Printed Fandom trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Entertainment
Business professionals in the entertainment industry can leverage the customization craze to create personalized merchandise for fans.
For
Art
Art professionals can explore the possibilities of 3D-printed art and digital customization to create unique pieces and enhance the art-making process.
For
Toy and Collectible
Business professionals in the toy and collectible industry can capitalize on the growing demand for pop culture artifacts by creating affordable 3D-printed figurines and sculptures of fan-favorite characters.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Printed Fandom
Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
Popularity58%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Printed Fandom trend
5 featured examples from Aug 15, 2013 to Feb 14, 2015CategoryPop Culture
Pop Culture Buddha Figurines
Chris Milnes Turns Superheroes and Villains into 3D-Printed Deities
3D printing industries can take advantage of the increasing demand for 3D-printed figurines by offering custom-made options to appeal to a niche market.
CategoryTech
3D-Printed Character Models
Joaquin Baldwin Creates Stunning Replicas
Utilizing 3D printing technology to create collectibles and memorabilia like the Final Fantasy VII 3D-printed figurines.
CategoryLife-Stages
DIY Robot Toys
Hasbro Adds 3D Printed Transformers to Shapeway's SuperFanArt Category
Manufacturers can harness cutting-edge technology like 3D printing to provide greater autonomy for the customer in the creative process and offer a more personalized product, maki…
CategoryPop Culture
Pixelated Fantasy Show Characters
Game of Thrones by LeBlox Digitize Fan's Favorite Characters
The 3D printing industry can take advantage of the demand for pixelated figurines and expand its offerings.
CategoryPop Culture
3D Printed Voice Sculptures
This Obama Speech Art Explores Tech Advances
The art and design industry can leverage 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable sculptures, expanding the boundaries of traditional art forms.
