Oct. 13, 2014
Finding the perfect present for your friend, family and loved one for this Christmas may seem bit early, but better early than late. Thanks to 3D printing, you will be able to order personalized, custom gifts as well as choose from an array of unique items created using 3D printing technology.
"What makes a 3D-printed gift so unique is the way it is created: it requires genuine thought and personal input to design a custom item that would mean something to the recipient. It can be a bespoke, one-off design or a personalized version of a pre-designed model - anyhow, it's a heart-melting gesture that would not go unnoticed." said Marius Kalytis, the CEO of CGTrader.
CGTrader has teamed up with the 3D printing company i.Materialise to launch the i.materialise Holiday Challenge to showcase the range of possibilities that 3D printing brings to Christmas shopping. Designers are invited to work with two distinct categories – silver and ceramics and ou use all colors and finishes of these materials.
"We have noticed that there is a growing community of designers who like to print personal gifts, and silver and ceramics are both high quality materials that make for beautiful end products." said Katrien Vandenplas, Marketing Manager of i.materialise.
The judging of the challenge will be performed by CGTrader, i.materialise and Autodesk 123D.
3D printing is here to make the Christmas shopping a tad more special with the customization and bespoke design options. It's time that we move away from gift vouchers and ginger cookies to high-quality, beautiful presents that have the power to dazzle or bring back personal memories. Think jewelry, homeware, personal accessories, hobbies, crafts or anything else that can spark a smile.
Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:
- Quality of the 3D Holiday Gift printable in silver / ceramics model
- Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the 3D Holiday Gift printable in silver / ceramics model
- Clear and attractive presentation of the model
- Printability of the model
The i.materialise Holiday Challenge will run from the 10th of October, 2014, to the 9th of November, 2014.
Winners of both categories will see their designs printed in the chosen material by i.materialise as well as receive a one-year premium membership Autodesk 123D and 3D-printed chocolate objects from Chocedge.
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