# Techy Traditional Valentine's Day Gifts 3D Printed Roses by Makeshop are the Future of Romance By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-roses References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/5/5382554/silicon-valley-romance-is-a-3d-printed-taskrabbit-rose) & [makeshop.brit.co](http://makeshop.brit.co/3dprintedroses/) Valentine's Day is just over a week away and for those who are looking for that [special gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-guides) for that special one, a good start would be with the 3D Printed Roses. It is a techy take on the [traditional bouquet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-new-arrangements-collection), which could easily win points, especially when it comes to nerdy girlfriends and boyfriends. Created by [Brit + Co's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-sanders) MakeShop, the 3D Printed Roses are, unfortunately, only available to those residing in the San Francisco, California, area. Working in collaboration with Taskrabbit, these faux flowers will make their way to loved ones for only $25 a pop, which includes shipping. A hundred dollars gets people a dozen roses. Although the price may seem pretty steep, the 3D Printed Roses will last a lifetime and in perfect condition to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Techy Traditional Valentine's Day Gifts:** 3D printing and technology are being used to reinvent traditional Valentine's Day gifts. - **Personalized, Unique Gifts:** Consumers are looking for unique, personalized gifts to give to their significant others on Valentine's Day. - **Sustainable Gifts:** Sustainability is becoming a more important factor in the production of Valentine's Day gifts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Goods:** Technology and 3D printing could disrupt the traditional consumer goods industry by introducing innovative, personalized gifts. - **Retail and E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms could capitalize on the trend of sustainable Valentine's Day gifts by introducing eco-friendly options. - **3D Printing Services:** Businesses that provide 3D printing services could take advantage of the demand for unique, techy Valentine's Day gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Runway-Inspired Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgirl-flowers.md) - [Hand-Selected Long-Lasting Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses.md) - [Buildable Rose Bouquet Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-of-roses-set.md) - [Exclusive Handmade Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladies-you-love-valentines-day-set.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Floral Brand Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-collabs.md) - [Romantic Fragrant Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-scented-candle.md) - [Modernized Rose Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-rush.md)