Inspired by Animals
A shark bites open a bottle cap. A cat reaches out its paw to hold a towel. A monkey hangs upside down to hold bananas. A jellyfish gently brings light to your desk.
Animals are more than just shapes to recreate — their unique anatomy and movements can inspire the very structure of functional objects.
In this contest, we invite all creators to explore the animal kingdom through 3D printing. Draw inspiration from animals' bodies, postures, and behaviors to design something that's not just creative, but genuinely useful.
Paws can become hooks, tails can become cable organizers… Let these little creatures find their own ways to become part of our everyday lives.
🐾 Animal Inspiration · Find Your Form
Explore the animal kingdom and discover unique shapes, features, and silhouettes to inspire your designs.
- Land Animals: Cats, monkeys, sloths, kangaroos, koalas, hedgehogs, deer, rabbits, bears
- Birds: Pelicans, penguins, owls, flamingos, woodpeckers, parrots
- Aquatic Animals: Sharks, whales, octopuses, sea otters, seahorses, jellyfish, crabs
- Insects & Small Creatures: Butterflies, fireflies, bees, ants, dragonflies, snails
- Other Animals: Snakes, crocodiles, beavers, chameleons, frogs, turtles, and more
🦷 Actions into Functions · Bring Animal Behaviors to Life
Turn what animals naturally do into what your designs can actually do. Think about actions like biting, hugging, hanging, hiding, wrapping, holding, catching, and guarding.
- A shark bites open a bottle cap.
- A crocodile clamps a snack bag shut.
- A frog holds a sponge in its mouth.
- A monkey uses its body to hang bananas.
🐚 Functional Anatomy · Let Animal Features Do the Work
Take inspiration from specific animal body parts and turn them into functional elements of your design. Make every feature serve a real purpose.
- Paws become hooks, stands, or gripping mechanisms.
- Tails become cable organizers, handles, or fastening mechanisms.
- Shells become storage boxes, lampshades, or protective covers.
- Long trunks and pointed beaks become pouring spouts, cleaning brushes, or package openers.
- Octopus tentacles become a multi-spout liquor dispenser.
🌙 Wild Ambience · Bring Nature Indoors
Bring animals' natural habitats, movements, and nighttime behaviors into your living space. Create designs that are not only functional but also full of personality and atmosphere.
- A jellyfish's bell becomes a soft lampshade, with its tentacles hanging gracefully below.
- A whale sprays mist from its blowhole, transforming into an aroma diffuser or humidifier.
- Fireflies hidden among blades of grass become a cozy bedside nightlight.
- Sea otters, penguins, and turtles become desktop trays, storage boxes, or charming little companions.
🐜 Animal Companions · Build a Modular Family
Bring different animals together to create a coordinated collection of designs that can be used, connected, and expanded.
- A row of cats standing side by side becomes a set of bathroom hooks.
- An octopus's many tentacles each take on a different task, keeping small everyday items neatly organized.
