“1 Million Creator Fund” Update Announcement — Update on Submission Scope and Quality Standards
Dear Nexprint Creators,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to every creator who has actively participated in the “1 Million Creator Fund” over the past three months and contributed to enriching the Nexprint model library.
So far, Nexprint has awarded over $100,000 USD in model incentives to more than 2,000 creators.
We truly hope that every model published on Nexprint combines printability with practical value, bringing creativity and convenience to users’ everyday lives.
Based on current submission trends and valuable community feedback, we will be updating and refining the event's submission scope and quality standards.
Recommended Model Directions
1. Practical Models
Models that solve real-life problems and offer practical utility.
Recommended Categories & Examples:
Kitchen Accessories: Cooking aids, spice racks, fridge organizers, measuring tools, etc.
Gardening Supplies: Plant pot stands, plant labels, watering can nozzle adapters, pruning tools, etc.
Office Efficiency Tools: Device stands, keyboard trays, cable organizers, laptop cooling stands, etc.
Pet Supplies: Feeding bowl bases, pet toys, cleaning tools, collar tags, etc.
Travel Essentials: Luggage organizers, camera stands, small storage boxes, passport holders, travel plug holders, etc.
Repair & Maintenance Aids: Replacement parts, positioning jigs, simple wrenches, rulers, etc.
Functional Home Decor: Designs that combine decoration and utility (e.g., storage-enabled decorative items, wall-mounted key holders).
Educational Tools: Demonstration models, Modular teaching tools, etc.
Storage & Organization: Desk, drawer, car, or tool organizers (e.g., creative desk pen holders, car hooks, tool storage grids).
2. Fun & Playful Models
Models that enhance printing enjoyment, creativity, or interactivity, featuring unique ideas or social appeal.
Recommended Categories & Examples:
Desktop Toys / Assembly Models: Movable, buildable, or transformable models (e.g., gear toys, puzzles, mechanical toys).
Board Game & Interactive Accessories: Components that complement existing games (e.g., dice towers, card organizers, game tokens).
Seasonal / Holiday Models: Creations incorporating seasonal or holiday themes (e.g., Halloween pumpkin lamps, Christmas tree ornaments, Valentine’s gift boxes).
Social / Creative Models: Topic-based or expressive designs suitable for sharing (e.g., meme figurines, meme toys, desktop decorations).
3. Niche Models
Popular or trending model types that are currently underrepresented on Nexprint. We encourage creators to explore designs that offer distinctiveness, trendiness, or specialized scenario value.
Recommended Categories & Examples:
Emerging Lifestyle Scenarios: Models suitable for camping, outdoor sports, vacation and leisure, smart home, or new lifestyle trends (e.g., camping table hooks, foldable cup holders, lamp mounts, smart home device supports).
Personalized & Customizable Scenarios: Models that allow users to further customize or assemble according to their needs (e.g., replaceable part systems, DIY structure parts, customizable nameplates, modular storage systems).
Desk & Aesthetic Models: Designs following current trends in desktop setups, digital desk organization, and aesthetic decorations (e.g., headphone stands, cable management tools, minimalist decorative items, keycap organizers).
Interest Culture & Trend-Themed Models: Models inspired by popular culture, design styles, or collectible trends (e.g., mechanical style, cyberpunk, steampunk, futuristic-inspired pop culture items).
*The categories and examples provided on this page are for reference purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of approval. The final review results will be determined based on model quality and submission conditions.
Model Types Not Recommended for Submission
The following model categories may not align well with the direction of the Creator Fund in terms of design complexity, print value, or originality.
Please note that this does not mean these models are of low quality — you are still welcome to upload them to Nexprint as regular submissions.
Category | Description | Description |
Flat / 2D Models | Keychains, bookmarks, coasters, fridge magnets, badges, coins, single-piece earrings, etc. | Even with added bases or thickness, these models do not fit the event’s focus. |
Low Structural Complexity Models | Simple organizers, soap holders, cookie cutters, openers, hooks, mechanical standard parts (e.g. screws, nuts), print test models, etc. | Models with limited design creativity or functional differentiation. |
AI / Generator-Based Models | Hueforge, lithophanes, relief panels, sculptures, lightboxes, hinge toys, vases, etc. | Models containing non-original graphics or copyrighted materials are not eligible. |
Series or Similar Models | Basic/improved versions, single-color/multi-color versions, integrated/separate-part versions of the same model. | Models with only minor visual differences are not considered new creations. |
Model Quality Requirements
To ensure a positive printing experience for users, models with the following issues will not pass event review:
1. Unreasonable size: models that are excessively small or large, affecting printability.
2. Poor print quality: unclear details, rough surfaces, or visible defects.
3. Low print feasibility: unrealistic overhangs, distorted geometry, or merged meshes.
4. Mismatch with cover: the cover shows colored details, but the model file is single-tone or incomplete.
5. Incomplete print demonstration – support not removed, partially printed objects, or unclear model presentation.
6. High print failure rate: Models that show a high failure rate during actual printing tests, or models that users commonly report as failing to print successfully.
*These adjustments will take effect on November 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued creativity and support.
We hope these updates help more outstanding works gain fair rewards and exposure.
For any questions, please contact [email protected].
Nexprint Team
October 2025