# 3D-Printed Popsicles Pixsweet Helps Consumers Create Their Own 3D Popsicle Designs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-popsicle References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170605-pixsweet-lets-you-make-your-own-3d-printed-ice-pop-from-any-image-you-like.html) & [pixsweet](http://www.pixsweet.com/) 'Pixsweet' is the name of a 3D popsicle customization platform that makes it possible for those with a sweet tooth to create their own [ice pop designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popoff). With Pixsweet, users are able to upload a photo, which will then be converted into a ready-to-print 3D image. After deciding on a shape, users are able to customize the [flavor of their popsicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-ginger-freezer-pops) with options like Sweet Strawberry Lemonade or Juicy Watermelon Citrus. Although there is a minimum order of 100 ice pops for customized designs, Pixsweet also sells a [variety of Pop Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops), which provide an assortment of popsicles in different shapes. When it comes to shipping, Pixsweet ships the shapely, finished pops in reusable coolers with dry ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized 3D Food:** Restaurants and food businesses can disrupt the industry by introducing 3D-printed food customization options for customers - **Personalized Desserts:** Dessert shops can adopt 3D printing technology to allow customers to create and customize their own personalized and unique desserts - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Packaging companies can innovate by implementing reusable and sustainable packaging for 3D-printed food products like Pixsweet's popsicles ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage manufacturers can introduce 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable food products like Pixsweet's 3D-printed popsicles - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can add a unique touch to their menus by offering customizable 3D-printed desserts and snacks using platforms like Pixsweet - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can explore sustainable and reusable packaging options for 3D-printed food products to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Sour Frozen Pop Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-x-smartsweets.md) - [Long-Lasting Hard Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective.md) - [Mythically Inspired Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops.md) - [Canadian-Inspired Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-canadian.md) - [Plastic-Neutral Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4ocean-blue-lemonade.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-pops.md) - [Freeze-Dried Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-minis.md)