I’ve always loved designing and making things. My basement and garage are filled with tools and equipment—from a laser CNC and vinyl cutter to a metal lathe and, of course, a collection of 3D printers. In today’s world, making is more gratifying than ever, thanks to how far 3D printing has come.
The Early Days
I began 3D printing in 2017 with a JG Aurora A3S, later adding an A5S and a resin printer (which I eventually retired). In 2022, I built my first Voron 2.4 (350 mm) and went on to build six more. My goal at that time was to create a small-scale manufacturing cell to produce and sell my designs. I did it—but I quickly realized that large-scale production wasn’t what I enjoyed most (the Amazon experience made sure of that).
Even then, I was designing far more than I could print or ship, so I began sharing my work on Thingiverse, where a small community started following my free designs. Then in 2023, I discovered Thangs.com—a platform where designers could actually sell their digital creations. That changed everything.
From Hobby to Business
Selling designs is completely different from giving them away. Once people were paying for my work, I felt a real duty to ensure quality and user success. That shift pushed me to professionalize what I do—to build stronger, smarter, and more print-friendly designs, and to think like both a maker and a product designer.
Today, my work under the LogicalPlanet brand focuses on functional, original, and often playful 3D-printable products—from sequential discovery puzzle boxes to organizational tools, kitchen gadgets, and clever everyday problem-solvers. Many of these are free for a limited time, after which I make them available through my LogicalPlanet memberships or individual licensing.
The Design Process
In 2022, I switched from AutoCAD to Shapr3D, which completely transformed how I work. Shapr3D’s intuitive interface and seamless handoff between iPad and MacBook let me design anywhere—on the couch, at my workbench, or on the go. It has enabled me to move from modest modeling to engineering complex mechanical designs like locking mechanisms, compliant springs, and multi-step puzzle assemblies—things I once thought were beyond reach.
Lessons from the Marketplace
In 2023, I experimented with selling finished printed products on Amazon, hoping to reach a wider audience. I did sell several, but the experience was frustrating. Amazon’s system struggled to handle new and innovative products that didn’t fit existing categories—one of my designs, a folding dog water bowl, was misidentified as a steel barbecue burner replacement (complete with swapped-out photos). That was the end of my Amazon experiment.
Where I Am Now
Now, I’m focused entirely on what I love most: designing innovative, functional 3D-printable products and sharing them directly with the maker community. My aim is to create things that improve quality of life—organization, storage, convenience, or simply adding a touch of fun to everyday routines.
I test all my designs across multiple printers (Bambu Lab, Creality, Anycubic, and more) to ensure that anyone, anywhere, can print them successfully. Feedback from users has been central to how I refine and improve my models, and it’s what keeps me pushing forward.
My ongoing goal is simple:
To keep learning, keep designing, and keep making things that make life better.