No matter the season, people are always looking for unique gifts to give—to satisfy this need, Shapeways teamed up with Target for the creation of a Targed 3D-Printed collection of items.
Items in the Target Shapeways Shop included small trinkets like charms, keychain accessories, pendants, as well as a few ornaments that could be customized for the holiday season with material, color choice or a special engraving. These items ship free in the US and are priced on the site from about $7.99 and up, making it super accessible to get your hands on a 3D-printed item. The 3D-printed bases were developed by Target's own designers using the Shapeways ShapeJS tools, letting consumers put the finishing touches on their personalized products.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Personalized Retail Gifts
- The trend of offering customizable retail gifts allows consumers to create unique and personalized products.
- Collaboration Between Retailers and 3D Printing Companies
- The trend of retailers partnering with 3D printing companies provides a platform for creating custom-designed products.
- Accessible 3d-printed Items
- The trend of offering affordable 3D-printed products makes the technology more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
Sectors Adopting This
- E-commerce
- The e-commerce industry can leverage the trend of personalized retail gifts to attract customers and offer unique shopping experiences.
- 3D Printing
- The 3D printing industry can benefit from collaborations with retailers by expanding their customer base and showcasing the versatility of their technology.
- Retail
- The retail industry can tap into the market for accessible 3D-printed items to provide customers with innovative and personalized product options.
