Hey all,
So I'm doing a little design contest to come up with some ideas for 3D-printed chalk holders. Most of you are familiar with chalk holders, but if not, do a quick Google search. Most of you are not familiar with 3D printing, but you don't need to know about it to enter. 3D printing is simply a method of quickly manufacturing one-off products (instead of making ezpensive molds and producing mass quantities). You can 3D print in plastics, ceramics, some metals, etc. However, you need access to modeling software and knowledge of how to build, setup, and export the specs for printing (I have expertise here).
I will be launching a line of Sterling Silver chalk holders, which will be functional and/or novelty, for my website (www.fastnloosedesigns.com). Since they will be printed only as they are ordered, I can create custom designs and interesting shapes that maybe only a small few will appreciate.
For this contest, I will award the best TWO designs one SS chalk holder FREE, plus have that design displayed on my website for sale (you will be giving up all rights to the artwork by entering it into the contest). The value of the chalk holders is roughly $50-$100, depending on the amount of material used and complexity of design.
A cube of chalk is roughly 1 cubic inch, so keep that in mind when coming up with ideas. You do NOT have to submit drawings, since I know many people have great ideas but lack drawing ability. Those with drawing skills may have an advantage, but strong ideas alone may still win.
I can model a design that is relatively intricate and complex, but the simpler your idea, the better chance you have of winning, in general. You can come up with ideas that are very 2D, like lettering or phrases or simple graphics, or take a more 3D approach and design maybe a rack or other billiards themed idea. It does not have to be pool related, but I would highly recommend it be, since it is for a billiards design company. You may enter as many ideas as you'd like, but they must be submitted on this thread.
I will take entries starting now through Sunday July 14th, 2013. Winners will be announced the following Sunday July 21st, with their idea digitally modeled and rendered.
If you have questions, please ask them here, since someone else may have the same one. Let's keep it clean, guys! Good luck.
Chris
fast&loose designs
So I'm doing a little design contest to come up with some ideas for 3D-printed chalk holders. Most of you are familiar with chalk holders, but if not, do a quick Google search. Most of you are not familiar with 3D printing, but you don't need to know about it to enter. 3D printing is simply a method of quickly manufacturing one-off products (instead of making ezpensive molds and producing mass quantities). You can 3D print in plastics, ceramics, some metals, etc. However, you need access to modeling software and knowledge of how to build, setup, and export the specs for printing (I have expertise here).
I will be launching a line of Sterling Silver chalk holders, which will be functional and/or novelty, for my website (www.fastnloosedesigns.com). Since they will be printed only as they are ordered, I can create custom designs and interesting shapes that maybe only a small few will appreciate.
For this contest, I will award the best TWO designs one SS chalk holder FREE, plus have that design displayed on my website for sale (you will be giving up all rights to the artwork by entering it into the contest). The value of the chalk holders is roughly $50-$100, depending on the amount of material used and complexity of design.
A cube of chalk is roughly 1 cubic inch, so keep that in mind when coming up with ideas. You do NOT have to submit drawings, since I know many people have great ideas but lack drawing ability. Those with drawing skills may have an advantage, but strong ideas alone may still win.
I can model a design that is relatively intricate and complex, but the simpler your idea, the better chance you have of winning, in general. You can come up with ideas that are very 2D, like lettering or phrases or simple graphics, or take a more 3D approach and design maybe a rack or other billiards themed idea. It does not have to be pool related, but I would highly recommend it be, since it is for a billiards design company. You may enter as many ideas as you'd like, but they must be submitted on this thread.
I will take entries starting now through Sunday July 14th, 2013. Winners will be announced the following Sunday July 21st, with their idea digitally modeled and rendered.
If you have questions, please ask them here, since someone else may have the same one. Let's keep it clean, guys! Good luck.
Chris
fast&loose designs
