Explore What’s Possible

3D printing and design opens up endless possibilities for creativity and innovation. What was once confined to sketches or ideas can now be transformed into real, functional objects. 3D printing empowers you to bring your imagination to life be it custom functional parts to artistic creations. With personal manufacturing, you’re not limited by mass production—you control every detail, crafting unique solutions tailored to your needs. This is where design and technology converge, enabling you to turn ideas into reality.

Where to Find Ideas

Designed Locally Blog

Our Design Blog is one of the best spots to see what creators have been up to. It is constantly growing and you can message designers straight from the blog.

Local Postings

You can see what others in your area and nationwide are requesting to be made. Sometimes, you didn’t know you needed something until it was done by someone else.

Printables.com is a great place to find 3D Model files made by some really creative people.
Thingiverse.com by UltiMaker is another great place to find 3D Models & inspiration!
Google Images! Just look up a thought. You never know what you will find.

Here – try typing keywords, phrases, topics related to what you are looking for. This tool will automatically search Google for models made by other creators around the world:

You can use them or be inspired by them 🙂

Educational Tools


Tools created for my physics classroom!

Fixing Hard to Find or Expensive Products

Why spend so much money replacing parts when you can just measure, model, and 3D print it in an afternoon!
Similar situation? Why not fix it for less?
The Infamous Samsung Freezer Door Bracket – $500 or a $15 solution? I choose the latter.

Completely Custom Designs & Parts

Custom fin for whitewater kayak to help with tracking. Started as a prototype using a ratchet strap 🙂
Christmas 2023 ornament commissioned by my school for our board members.

At Designed Locally, we believe that every idea has the potential to become something extraordinary. Through the power of 3D printing and innovative design, concepts once confined to imagination can be transformed into physical reality. Whether it’s a custom part, a prototype for your next invention, or a creative solution to everyday challenges, our platform connects you with the expertise to turn your vision into something tangible. Your ideas are only the beginning of what can be achieved.

Let’s bring them to life together.

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