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Closing out 2016, we\u2019re thrilled to be featuring Ethan Chodos as our last Designer Spotlight of the year. In his own words, \u201cWith so much negativity going on in the world, creating something unique and beautiful brings light into the world. I want to be part of that.\u201d With this year having been so chaotic, we\u2019re totally onboard with this mission!<\/em><\/p>\n

Ethan\u2019s Piece of Mind Design Shapeways shop<\/a> is a lighthearted collection of game pieces, rings, and coffee mugs. Ethan takes inspiration from creative plays on words \u2014 and a few of his rescue pups. Check out our Q&A with him below for more details (and a super cute photo of his dogs).<\/em><\/p>\n

You have a number of great, cheeky game pieces. How did you decide to model and design the ones you’ve done?<\/em><\/strong>
\nI wanted to create pieces that are unexpected, irreverent, thought-provoking and most of all, fun.<\/p>\n

\"Knucklehead<\/a>

Knucklehead by Piece of Mind Design<\/p><\/div>\n

Are these generally used as game pieces, desk toys, etc?<\/strong><\/em>
\nAll of those things. My thought at the time was that they could be used in a game like Monopoly, make a cool chess set, or be placed on your desk as a gag “trophy”.<\/p>\n

Are there any others in the works?<\/strong><\/em>
\nRight now I am focused on making cups and rings. Just like those original game pieces, I try to infuse my latest designs with the same qualities.<\/p>\n

\"Train<\/a>

Train Kept A Rollin’ Ring- Size 12 (21.49 mm) by Piece of Mind Design<\/p><\/div>\n

Your Hangin’ Pitbull Pendant<\/a> is great and seems to have lots of fans.<\/strong><\/em>
\nI have four rescue dogs. Two are pitbulls.\u00a0We all know they can get a bad rap. Yet, if you have one, you know how special they are. I just wanted to put that out there for my fellow dog lovers.<\/p>\n

\"Hangin'<\/a>

Hangin’ Pitbull by Piece of Mind Design<\/p><\/div>\n

\"\"

The inspiration<\/p><\/div>\n

Love Ethan\u2019s creations as much as we do? Check out his Shapeways shop<\/a> to see the full line of game pieces, mugs, and rings.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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