Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

3D-Printed Game Pieces

These DIY Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Can Be Printed at Home

— May 5, 2016 — Tech
Miguel Zavala recently created a free library of 3D printable Dungeons & Dragons miniatures for D&D fans everywhere. With nearly 300 different figurines to choose from, the DIY game pieces are a great way to enhance tabletop games or help RPG players better visualize different actions during a game.

The rise of Dungeons & Dragons miniatures largely came about as a way to help players visualize the complicated game system. However, many of these figures have gone out of print or become difficult to find over the years. Now with Zavala's library, which is available from his Shapeways store, players can get a hold of their favorite figures simply by printing them at home. Players can also download the entire Monster Manual as well as miscellaneous characters from Appendix A and Appendix B.

Zavala's project ultimately gives consumers a way to enhance a popular game by printing their own game pieces at home instead of purchasing them.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Tabletop Gaming - The rise of 3D-printed game pieces allows tabletop gamers to create and customize their own miniatures at home.
2. Digital Game Enhancements - The availability of printable 3D game miniatures provides an innovative way to enhance gameplay experiences by bringing digital elements into physical games.
3. User-generated Content - The creation and sharing of 3D printable game miniatures empower consumers to become active creators and contributors in the gaming community.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for printable game miniatures by providing equipment and materials specifically tailored for tabletop gaming.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore partnerships with 3D printing companies to integrate customized game miniatures and enhance the player experience.
3. Online Marketplaces - The rise of printable game pieces opens up opportunities for online marketplaces to host virtual 3D model libraries, facilitating easy access and exchange of digital content.
3.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness