What's obvious to you is amazing to others.
— Derek Sivers
It didn't take long — once I started 3D modelling, I noticed the rapid advances happening in the 3D printing world.
i.materialise was founded in 2009 by Materialise to bring 3D printing within reach of consumers, home professionals, and small businesses — sitting alongside Materialise's industrial platform, Materialise OnSite. It operated as an online service, community, and marketplace where you could upload a design and choose from over 100 different materials and finishes.
For a time, the Tomy Tones character was adopted by i.materialise in their documentation — a personal milestone that connected the modelling work to a real platform with a global audience.
Over the years, the service attracted many notable designers, including avant-garde fashion designer Iris van Herpen and fashion-tech designer Anouk Wipprecht.
Tools
- Cinema4D
- i.materialise