We continue with our flash contests, so keep your eyes peeled on this page to catch the current themes. Flash contests start every second Friday and last for 17 days, concluding on the Sunday after the next, effectively spanning over the…

Another year, another holiday contest, and with more than 2,400 entries this time, the creativity levels were through the roof. It’s always fun to see how far people can push the boundaries of holiday-themed designs. From functional pieces to beautiful ornaments,…

The winter holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to get into the festive spirit with another Holiday Decorations Contest on Printables! Light your inner spark and bring joy to the community by designing 3D-printed holiday ornaments, gifts for loved…

Over the past month, Printables has been buzzing with educational models. The “Educational Tools” contest challenged makers to design 3D models that could transform the way we learn and teach. The result? A collection of 706 entries 🧡 with designs ranging…

This article was updated after the official winners announcemenet stream.

When we started thinking about launching Printables, we had a ton of ideas about what our dream site for the 3D printing community would look like. We’ve built it step by step,…

Our Summer Camping Contest has come to a close, and we’re impressed with the turnout of over 800 entries. The Printables community really is ready for outdoor adventures!

The submissions demonstrate how 3D printing can improve many types of outdoor equipment. Popular…

The next Printables contest is here, and this time, we’re focusing on making learning smarter, easier, and even a bit more fun! For the entire month, our “Education Tools” contest invites all the makers to create 3D-printable tools that can improve…

Camping is the best way to enjoy the summer! With starry skies, cozy campfires, and the beauty of nature, it’s the perfect escape from daily life and a way to find inner peace.

Following the success of our “Backpack Boosters” flash contest,…

Another month has come to an end, and we’re ready to share the results of our unique competition, a collaboration with Doctors without Borders Czech Republic, focused on enhancing lab work through 3D printing. The response from our community was far…

Are you passionate about robotics and 3D printing? Then it’s your time to shine and have some fun with the new contest in collaboration with SparkFun: Experiential Robotics Challenge! 

This contest is calling on all makers, designers, and geeks to create 3D…