What it is

A small product line of useful 3D printed items, made to sell at my booth. Each one is designed to be practical first: it should solve one everyday problem, print reliably, and look good on a desk, shelf or bag.

Product ideas

• Cable organizers and clips: keep charging cables from sliding off the desk or tangling in a bag.
• Phone and tablet stands: fold-flat or fixed-angle stands for desks, kitchens and bedside tables.
• Headphone hooks: clip under a desk or shelf so headphones have a place to live.
• Desk organizers: pen cups, small trays and stackable boxes for stationery and small parts.
• Lanyards and ID card holders: a sturdy printed card holder with a clip or slot for a lanyard, made for school, work and event badges. Can be printed in different colors and personalized with a name.
• Keychains and bag tags: quick to print, easy to personalize, and good as low-cost impulse buys at the booth.
• Planters and pots: small planters for succulents and herbs, with a drain tray.
• Wall hooks and holders: adhesive-backed hooks for keys, bags and cords.

How I make them

1. Design: model each item in CAD with simple shapes that print without supports where possible.
2. Test print: print a prototype, check the fit and strength, then adjust the model.
3. Batch print: once a design works, print it in batches so booth stock stays full.
4. Finish and pack: remove supports, clean up the edges and pack each item for sale.

At the booth

• Items are small and easy to look at and handle, so people can pick one up and try it.
• Colors and simple personalization (like a name on a keychain) can be matched to what a customer wants.
• Best sellers get reprinted first, and new designs are added based on what people ask for.

What's next

• Finalize the first set of designs and print a full test batch.
• Take product photos for the gallery.
• Add a price list and a sign for the booth.
• Collect customer requests and turn the popular ones into new items.