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Eric Ludlum

Editorial Director, Core77
Portland, OR, USA

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  • 27 Favorited Articles
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  • #1

    Shapr3D

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.

    There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.

    See at shapr3d.com
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  • #2

    Diresta Ice Pick

    Submitted by: Ben Guthrie

    Hand crafted by Jimmy D. This is the ICE PICK, the tool of all tools.

    Hand crafted by Jimmy D. This is the ICE PICK, the tool of all tools.

    $60 at imakeny.com
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  • #3

    Best Made Japanese Joinery Kit

    Submitted by: Justin Gulbransen

    A complete set of Japanese joinery tools, crafted from hand-finished Akagashi red oak and carefully stored inside a masterfully built wooden box.

    A complete set of Japanese joinery tools, crafted from hand-finished Akagashi red oak and carefully stored inside a masterfully built wooden box.

    $650 at duluthtrading.com
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  • #4

    LAMY Safari Fountain Pen

    Submitted by: Phil yarnall

    Life is a jungle, and the special LAMY Safari pen can take you through it one stroke at a time. LAMY is a world-renowned pen manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Its Safari line features high-quality pens composed of sturdy plastic, steel nibs, and self-sprung metal clips.

    Life is a jungle, and the special LAMY Safari pen can take you through it one stroke at a time. LAMY is a world-renowned pen manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Its Safari line features high-quality pens composed of sturdy plastic, steel nibs, and self-sprung metal clips.

    $27 at jetpens.com
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  • #5

    The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983 (40th Anniversary Edition)

    Submitted by: Ben Guthrie

    Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.

    Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.

    $25 at taschen.com
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  • #6

    Onsen Saru Hot Spring Bath Salts

    Submitted by: Liz Zarro

    One of the pleasures of traveling in Japan is a visit to one of the many onsen—hot springs—that dot the countryside. Recreate the experience at home with these fragrant bath salts that combine Himalayan Pink salt with essential oils of Japanese Matsu Pine and Cedarwood. Enjoy the fresh fragrance of the forest while the salts soothe tired muscles and condition the skin.

    One of the pleasures of traveling in Japan is a visit to one of the many onsen—hot springs—that dot the countryside. Recreate the experience at home with these fragrant bath salts that combine Himalayan Pink salt with essential oils of Japanese Matsu Pine and Cedarwood. Enjoy the fresh fragrance of the forest while the salts soothe tired muscles and condition the skin.

    $15 at canoe.design
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  • #7

    Carbonator / Waste Saver

    Submitted by: Daniel Slaski

    I love Topo Chico. I love Mother Earth more.

    I love Topo Chico. I love Mother Earth more.

    $219 at crateandbarrel.com
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  • #8

    White Drill Shop Apron

    Submitted by: Jason Pruitt

    The LC King Shop Apron in White Drill offers ultimate protection whether you work in shop, kitchen, studio, garage, or anyplace in between that is sure to kick back a mess. With its long front and wrap around design, the lightweight raw cotton is durable enough to shield you from wood, metal, paint, food, grease, etc.

    The LC King Shop Apron in White Drill offers ultimate protection whether you work in shop, kitchen, studio, garage, or anyplace in between that is sure to kick back a mess. With its long front and wrap around design, the lightweight raw cotton is durable enough to shield you from wood, metal, paint, food, grease, etc.

    $20 at lcking.com
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  • #9

    Alt pen— Precision tool pen

    Submitted by: Rotimi Solola

    A premium ballpoint pen that doubles as a precision screwdriver set. Alt pen is designed to be a tool you can carry and use everywhere you go. The goal of this product is to equip you for whatever life might throw at you.

    A premium ballpoint pen that doubles as a precision screwdriver set. Alt pen is designed to be a tool you can carry and use everywhere you go. The goal of this product is to equip you for whatever life might throw at you.

    $65 at so-design.co
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  • #10

    Leather Tool Roll

    Submitted by: Heather Moore-Davies

    Great gift for the designer on the go, this rustic leather tool roll has 10 staggered tool slots (5 on each side) to carry tools of the trade: screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches and X-acto knives. The portable roll is hand-cut and sewn in Bourbon Brown leather with a well-worn patina. Hand-hammered metal rivets and a hand-cut cinch allow you to pack up and travel with ease.

    Great gift for the designer on the go, this rustic leather tool roll has 10 staggered tool slots (5 on each side) to carry tools of the trade: screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches and X-acto knives. The portable roll is hand-cut and sewn in Bourbon Brown leather with a well-worn patina. Hand-hammered metal rivets and a hand-cut cinch allow you to pack up and travel with ease.

    $76.99 at stockyardexchange.com
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  • #11

    Punkt. MP01: a basic internet free mobile phone by Jasper Morrison.

    Submitted by: Michael McKinley

    The Punkt. MP01 is a modern basic phone without internet. If you want the best non-smartphone to focus on what matters this is the smartest dumb phone. The MP01 mobile phone is something that you buy and you keep. It's more than just currently ‘up-to-date’ - it's timeless. The best of class non-smartphones.

    The Punkt. MP01 is a modern basic phone without internet. If you want the best non-smartphone to focus on what matters this is the smartest dumb phone. The MP01 mobile phone is something that you buy and you keep. It's more than just currently ‘up-to-date’ - it's timeless. The best of class non-smartphones.

    $195 at punkt.ch
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  • #12

    Floor Knot Ottoman

    Submitted by: Heather Moore-Davies

    Put your feet up and relax with a squishy handmade floor knot. Perfect to have around as an ottoman or extra seating for unexpected guests (when things get back to normal). Feline approved.

    Put your feet up and relax with a squishy handmade floor knot. Perfect to have around as an ottoman or extra seating for unexpected guests (when things get back to normal). Feline approved.

    $120 at noiseandfeathers.com
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Taiwanese bicycle expertise plus electric vehicle insight yields formidable result– the Eeyo – light, good-looking, 40 mile range – hitting the U.S.

TreeHugger

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Los Angeles Rams logo not so bad after leak lowers expectations,but does have passing resemblance to other horned logo.

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A quick sketch of design icon Charlotte Perriandnoting important turning points in her career... "during this time she reportedly attended a party dressed as a tube of paint."

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Get your hands on some dehydrated liquid soapand make your personal care more planet-friendly. Just a kickstarter pledge away.

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A list of the designers exhibiting at this year's Venice Biennalewhich is holding-fast and opening as scheduled on May 23.

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Is it already time to forgive and forget VW's eco-transgressions?Look over there: an e-tractor for Africa! from a co-lab with Rem Koolhaas! on display now at the Guggenheim!

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New York! Welcome to the permanent plastic bag ban. Enjoy this photo gallery of iconic NYC plastic bag designs that—hopefully—will soon become relics of the past.

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Is the Nike Vaporfly sullying the spirit of competitive running, or just changing the rules?Is it possible for a design to be too efficient? As mentioned at the Guardian, "Nike’s stroke of insight has been to synthesise largely existent technologies into a single devastating package, one that with the backing of World Athletics has in effect rewritten the terms of distance running."

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Making electronic dance music in 1990was pretty complicated. This video shows how one musician/DJ went about sampling 7" records using an Amiga 500 and various modules and software. Primitive UI and vintage sounds. Kids have it so easy today!

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From earning 25¢ per (good) drawing to relaunching PalmIndustrial designer Howard Nuk on his background, professional journey and the quite literal redefinition of mobile brand Palm. Need more reason to click through? Also featuring Steph Curry and a cute puppy...

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Guide Items Published
  • #1

    Shapr3D

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.

    There are many options in desktop software but few mobile-native 3D modeling apps. Shapr3D is an intuitive modeler made expressly for the iPad and Apple Pencil. It is powered by the same sketch engine – Siemens’ D-Cubed – as SOLIDWORKS.

    See at shapr3d.com
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  • #2

    Protolabs

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    The full-service prototyping big dog: in capacity and market cap Protolabs leads the pack. They have been around since 1998, have a centralized manufacturing base of 12 facilities and provide a range of processes to fit almost any short-run production need. 3D printing is only a fraction of their business, with injection molding and CNC making up the bulk. Their focus on customer experience and turn-around time, however, spans all their services, and they are ISO 9001 certified across all their 3D printing processes.

    The full-service prototyping big dog: in capacity and market cap Protolabs leads the pack. They have been around since 1998, have a centralized manufacturing base of 12 facilities and provide a range of processes to fit almost any short-run production need. 3D printing is only a fraction of their business, with injection molding and CNC making up the bulk. Their focus on customer experience and turn-around time, however, spans all their services, and they are ISO 9001 certified across all their 3D printing processes.

    See at protolabs.com
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  • #3

    i.materialize

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    The online 3D printing bureau of Materialize, i.materialize fulfills the original mission of the Belgian additive manufacturing behemoth which was founded 30 years ago as a 3D printing service but quickly diversified into producing software and material research in the burgeoning field. Nobody draws from as deep of a well of experience and their dedication to the craft means a comprehensive and ever-expanding range of processes and materials at your disposal.

    The online 3D printing bureau of Materialize, i.materialize fulfills the original mission of the Belgian additive manufacturing behemoth which was founded 30 years ago as a 3D printing service but quickly diversified into producing software and material research in the burgeoning field. Nobody draws from as deep of a well of experience and their dedication to the craft means a comprehensive and ever-expanding range of processes and materials at your disposal.

    See at i.materialise.com
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  • #4

    Shapeways

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    Dedicated to 3D printing since 2007 Shapeways has helped over 1 million businesses manufacture custom product. They have aligned their services toward the consumer-side of the market and have served as partners in many high-profile 3D printed projects. Their manufacturing is in-house, with a center in NYC and the Netherlands, which facilitates end-to-end oversight from design through production to fulfillment. They offer drop-shipping services and can integrate with e-commerce storefronts enabling your direct-to-consumer selling.

    Dedicated to 3D printing since 2007 Shapeways has helped over 1 million businesses manufacture custom product. They have aligned their services toward the consumer-side of the market and have served as partners in many high-profile 3D printed projects. Their manufacturing is in-house, with a center in NYC and the Netherlands, which facilitates end-to-end oversight from design through production to fulfillment. They offer drop-shipping services and can integrate with e-commerce storefronts enabling your direct-to-consumer selling.

    See at shapeways.com
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  • #5

    Sculpteo

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    Consistently mentioned as one of the top 3D printing service bureaus, Sculpteo offers a wide range of materials and techniques and over a decade of experience in digital manufacturing. They are a part of German chemical manufacturer BASF and have production facilities in Europe and the USA. In addition to 3D printing they offer laser cutting in a variety of materials.

    Consistently mentioned as one of the top 3D printing service bureaus, Sculpteo offers a wide range of materials and techniques and over a decade of experience in digital manufacturing. They are a part of German chemical manufacturer BASF and have production facilities in Europe and the USA. In addition to 3D printing they offer laser cutting in a variety of materials.

    See at sculpteo.com
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  • #6

    Xometry

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    Xometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.

    Xometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.

    See at xometry.com
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  • #7

    3D Hubs

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    3D Hubs began life as a community site where thousands of individual members, often hobbyists with a single machine at hand, offered 3D printing services. It was searchable by location, permitting users to source relatively cheap prints locally. With growth came a need to serve the needs of frequent users for whom price was less of a factor than turn-around, reliability and quality control. 3D Hubs consolidated to include only vendors of a certain production and service capability. While some may miss the community vibes the service now is undeniably aligned with meeting the demands of firms and companies seeking reliable 3D printing across a variety of materials and processes.

    3D Hubs began life as a community site where thousands of individual members, often hobbyists with a single machine at hand, offered 3D printing services. It was searchable by location, permitting users to source relatively cheap prints locally. With growth came a need to serve the needs of frequent users for whom price was less of a factor than turn-around, reliability and quality control. 3D Hubs consolidated to include only vendors of a certain production and service capability. While some may miss the community vibes the service now is undeniably aligned with meeting the demands of firms and companies seeking reliable 3D printing across a variety of materials and processes.

    See at 3dhubs.com
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