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As our last ordering deadlines<\/a> for holiday gifting arrive this week, there are still lots of unique, beautiful objects available in our fastest-to-ship material: strong and flexible plastic<\/a>. One shop in particular offers a selection of delightful gifts that fit the material perfectly, whether you want to print a\u00a0pack of exotic animals on digital safari<\/a>,\u00a0a friendly robot<\/a> who just wants to show his love, or totally unique, futuristic jewelry<\/a>. Australian architects Elena Low and Kae Woei Lim of XYZ Workshop<\/a> are the creative minds behind designs that live at the intersection of art, sculpture, technology, and playful fun. They shared some of their surprising influences with us.<\/p>\n

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Sitting Robbie by XYZ Workshop<\/p><\/div>\n

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Robbie the Robot and the Digital Safari are the most whimsical of XYZ Workshop\u2019s characters, revealing the designers\u2019 biggest source of inspiration \u2014 their toddler. \u201cOur son, who is now now four years old, plays a pivotal role to influence a sense of playfulness in our work.\u201d The husband-and-wife pair say they \u201cspend a lot of time playing with him and his toys, reading beautifully illustrated children’s books. This takes your mind to a wonderful childlike space and allow you to indulge in pushing more whimsical ideas and let go of the day-to-day reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Digital Safari – Giraffe (Medium) by XYZ Workshop<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kae Woie and Elena launched XYZ Workshop in 2013, tinkering with a kit-made 3D printer from Ultimaker. Drawn in by \u201cthe potential of 3D printing as it fused aspects of art, sculpture and technology, their mission is \u201cto create something beautiful, pragmatic, yet playful all in one.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Thin Lena Bracelet – Medium (Strong and Flexible) by XYZ Workshop<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When it comes to modeling the pieces, the designers\u2019 architectural experience has given them a solid basis in technique. \u201cThere is a rigor in thinking which is a balance of practicality and aesthetic. I believe we still apply this in our thinking in relation to 3D printing,\u201d Elena told us. Drawing parallels with their architectural practice, she noted that \u201cwhilst ideas can be quickly converted from a sketch to a physical prototype, numerous tests are performed to achieve a response that is in line with the brief.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Discover all of XYZ Workshop\u2019s designs in their Shapeways shop<\/a>. They make for perfectly unexpected gifts \u2014\u00a0and ideal stocking stuffers. Just remember to place your orders before our last order deadlines<\/a> to bring home their whimsical creations in time for the holidays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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