"A very similar object (perhaps not as cute as this) was developed by designers Alejandro Sarmiento and Miki Friedenbach in 2002 (yes, 14 years ago; you know, design is circular...) for a project called "Contenido Neto" (also based on the traditional strap-cutter used in leatherwork) in Argentina. You can view a publication of the project and background in this link, http://www.domusweb.it/en/design/2006/04/13/woven-from-waste-alejandro-sarmiento.htmlI've heard a few years ago they were working on application in 3D printers also, but I don't know how's it going..."