# 3D-Printed Dating Pop-Ups Match.com's 'Model Males' Pop-Up Showcases 3D Figures of Members By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-males References: [eventmagazine](http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/match-turns-men-3d-models-latest-pop-up/brands/article/1439433) & [match](http://www.match.com/) For a few days in August, Match.com will be launching a Model Males pop-up in London that will feature [3D-printed versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences) of some of the male members on its platform. As such, those who visit the pop-up will have the chance to review the profiles of each Match member in person, encouraging women to make the first move should they find a partner that they may be interested in pursuing. Match frequently turns to the latest technologies to help its current and prospective members find love. Previously, it introduced an event where attendees were served lattes with selfies on them to match them to a potential date. More recently, Match is now using [artificial intelligence for matchmaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemistry-ai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Pop-up:** Match.com's 3D-printed Model Males pop-up event showcases innovation in bringing online dating experiences to the physical world. - **In-person Profile Reviews:** Match.com creates a disruptive innovation allowing users to review potential partners’ profiles and initiate a face-to-face interaction. - **Artificial Intelligence Matchmaking:** Match.com is exploring AI as a way to revolutionize the online dating experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Dating:** The advent of 3D-printed pop-ups and AI-based matchmaking by Match.com shows disruptive innovation potential in the online dating industry. - **3D Printing:** Match.com's 3D-printed pop-up show underscores the potential for integrating personalization and quick-turnaround production with the technology. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Match.com's exploration of AI matchmaking presents disruptive innovation possibilities for numerous industries beyond online dating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Timed Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-burnout.md) - [Dating App-Themed Store Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipemart.md) - [AI-Enhanced Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-ai-photo-selection.md) - [Empowered Dating Nail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailing-dating.md) - [Beer Can Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallboysonly.md) - [Card-Sending App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpig-1.md)