Sculptribe started from a passion for 3D printing and the realization that there wasn’t a great platform to sell 3D printed products in India. We set out to change that.
Today, Sculptribe (sculptribe.com) offers a curated collection of functional 3D printed products—from headphone stands to desk organizers to custom designs. Here’s how we approached building it.
The Opportunity
3D printing has matured significantly. Print quality is excellent, materials are diverse, and production costs have dropped. Yet buying 3D printed products online remains challenging:
Quality concerns: Buyers don’t know what to expect. Will it be sturdy? Will the finish be good?
Limited selection: Most 3D printing services focus on custom orders, not ready-to-buy products.
Discovery: Finding well-designed, functional 3D printed items requires scouring multiple platforms.
We saw an opportunity to build a focused platform for quality 3D printed products.
What We Sell
Sculptribe focuses on functional, well-designed products:
Desk Accessories
- Headphone stands
- Cable organizers
- Phone/tablet stands
- Pen holders
Home & Organization
- Wall mounts
- Storage solutions
- Hooks and holders
Custom Designs
- Personalized items
- Custom orders based on customer requirements
Each product is designed for both function and aesthetics—items you’d actually want on your desk.
Platform Features
We built Sculptribe with a focus on showcasing 3D printed products effectively:
Visual-First Product Pages
3D printed items need to be seen from multiple angles. Each product features:
- Multiple high-quality photographs
- Different color/material options
- Dimension specifications
- Material details (PLA, PETG, etc.)
Clear Expectations
We’re transparent about what buyers receive:
- Layer lines and print characteristics explained
- Material properties documented
- Accurate color representation
- Clear shipping and handling info
Custom Order System
Beyond ready-to-buy products, we accept custom orders:
- Customers can request modifications
- Quote generation for custom designs
- Communication through the platform
Technical Implementation
The platform uses:
- Angular for a responsive, fast frontend
- Node.js + MongoDB for backend services
- Cloudinary for image optimization
- Razorpay for payments
Key focus areas:
Image quality: 3D printed products need great photography. We invested in proper product shots with consistent lighting and backgrounds.
Mobile experience: Most browsing happens on phones. The site is fully responsive with touch-friendly galleries.
Fast loading: Image optimization and CDN delivery ensure quick page loads even with multiple product images.
Challenges
Photography: Getting consistent, high-quality product photos for 3D printed items required developing a proper photography setup and process.
Color accuracy: 3D printing materials can look different in photos vs. reality. We work hard to represent colors accurately.
Shipping: 3D printed items can be fragile. We developed packaging that protects products during transit.
Where We Are Now
Sculptribe is live with a growing catalog of 3D printed products. We continue adding new designs and refining existing ones based on customer feedback.
If you’re interested in 3D printed products or want to discuss building an e-commerce platform, get in touch. We’d love to chat.