This 3D-printed handmade graduation memory box is custom-designed for graduates, blending mechanical ingenuity with the sentiment of graduation to hold cherished photos capturing memorable moments from their school days.

The box features a square, three-dimensional form with a stepped base that exudes stability and visual appeal. Its four sides are divided into distinct color-coded zones:

On the red side, embossed three-dimensional numerals read 2026; on the yellow side, the word “CLASS” is raised in relief; and on the blue side, “GRAD” is delicately carved—each symbolizing the class and the milestone of graduation. Geometric embossed patterns paired with the classic red–yellow–blue color scheme infuse the design with vibrant youthful energy. Atop the box, a miniature academic cap serves both as an ornamental detail and as a pull-tab mechanism to open the photo album.

The interior incorporates a cleverly linked sliding structure: lifting the cap reveals multiple layers of three-inch photo frames that unfold sequentially, specially designed to house graduation portraits—whether strolling beneath trees, bidding farewell at the school gate, or watching the sunset over the playground. Though devoid of frontal faces, these images brim with shared memories among classmates, each back view telling its own story of campus life. With a purely mechanical construction free of unnecessary components, this piece is assembled modularly via 3D printing. When folded away, it makes an elegant desktop ornament; when opened, it transforms into a vivid, three-dimensional album of youth. Within this compact box lies a collection of farewell silhouettes from the Class of 2026, preserving the bittersweet essence of summer’s parting and the fervent spirit of adolescence—a one-of-a-kind commemorative keepsake for graduation.

Below are the steps:

In addition, I’ve left one blank face on the final tray, allowing you to add text—such as different years or personalized lettering.

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