ShapeMint

Shapemint is an AI-powered 3D printing service designed to make custom fabrication more accessible and efficient. The platform helps users move from idea to printed object by streamlining the request and production process. By integrating AI into the workflow, Shapemint reduces friction in design decisions and improves turnaround time, making 3D printing feel less intimidating and more approachable for people without technical backgrounds.

Shapemint pushed me to think about how emerging technologies like AI can actually be useful, not just impressive. A big challenge was balancing automation with user control, making sure the system felt helpful rather than overwhelming. This project helped me better understand how to design tools that support creativity while still respecting the user’s intent. It also reinforced the idea that good tech should lower barriers, not create new ones.