Nguyen produced two 3D-printed designs: a Nightstand and and Amplifier, the latter of which was inspired by the "natural acoustics of conch shells." As its name suggests, its curvature amplifies the smartphone's speaker to fill a room with sound. Both designs seen here are made with woodFill 3D printing filament, a material that has the look and texture of wood thanks to its recycled wood fibers. Photo 2 of 4 in How 3D Printing Can Change Design and Manufacturing for Everyday People by Zach Edelson

How 3D Printing Can Change Design and Manufacturing for Everyday People

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Nguyen produced two 3D-printed designs: a Nightstand and and Amplifier, the latter of which was inspired by the "natural acoustics of conch shells." As its name suggests, its curvature amplifies the smartphone's speaker to fill a room with sound. Both designs seen here are made with woodFill 3D printing filament, a material that has the look and texture of wood thanks to its recycled wood fibers.