# 3D Printing Cafes The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience By M | Published 2014-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-shop-design References: [eater](http://eater.com/archives/2014/08/29/this-coffee-shop-is-the-kinkos-of-3d-printing.php) & [makerscafe](http://www.makerscafe.com/) UK's MakersCafe is a unique coffee shop design that offers customers the chance to sit in an interior space filled with 3D-printed decor. In addition, the cafe also offers guest the chance to create their own 3D-printed objects to spark new conversations while sipping on warm beverages. The MakersCafe is the first of its kind in the UK. Filled with 3D-printed decor pieces like [lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp), this cafe offers consumers a [futuristic consumer experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigface-store) while they drink their daily coffee. Located along one of the cafe's windows is a 3D printer that guests are encouraged to design their own objects, print them and use them as conversational pieces. This is a great way to fuse daily routines, like drinking coffee, with innovative design technology that is whimsical as well as futuristic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **3D Printing Integration:** Cafes and other businesses can integrate 3D printing technology to create unique and personalized customer experiences. - **Retail Experience Innovation:** Businesses can enhance the retail experience with innovative and unique design options, like 3D-printed decor and objects. - **Conversation-starting Design:** Designing 3D-printed objects that are unique and personalized can be used as conversation starters in various settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can integrate 3D printing technology to create unique and personalized customer experiences. - **Retail:** The retail industry can enhance the customer experience with innovative and unique design options, like 3D-printed decor and objects. - **Design and Manufacturing:** The design and manufacturing industry can explore new opportunities to create personalized and conversation-starting 3D-printed objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md) - [3D-Printed Organization Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-hopkins.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [Desert-Like 3D-Printed Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-coffee-table.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md)