Thanks to everyone who participated! Golden Gears are always a special time of the year as it really shows who we are and what we can accomplish together. Picking the winners for this challenge was tough because you all showed us immense creativity and GrabCAD spirit. To pick the winner, we looked how all of the finalists represented the GrabCAD Community and created a 3D printable, eye catching trophy. Each and every one of the finalist designs would make a fantastic trophy that other member's would be proud to display.
When we looked at Christiaan Sidell's design, it screamed ""Golden Gear Award"" to us. It incorporates technical elements that engineers and designers are familiar with like ball bearings and gears, and incorporates them into an artistic award that we think winners will be proud to display on their desk.
GrabCAD Spirit: 9
3D Printability: 9
Look on Display: 10
We all really love the creativity that went into this design. It does a great job of embodying the GrabCAD spirit and definitely catches your eye. As another member said, music is a universal and unifying force, and given that we are a global community, a music themed award has a great message. The model does have a few printability issues that lose some of the great detail work that Reda put into the design, when printed.
GrabCAD Spirit: 10
3D Printability: 7
Look on Display: 9
Definitely an eye catching design that many people would love to display on their desk. It looks and feels like a trophy while also incorporating BRO1977's signature geometric art style.
GrabCAD Spirit: 7
3D Printability: 9
Look on Display: 9
Pouya does a great job of sending a message with his design: GrabCAD members are working hard to keep the world moving. We couldn't agree more! Designing and engineering new products keeps the world moving forward!
GrabCAD Spirit: 10
3D Printability: 7
Look on Display: 8
Davor did a great job incorporating our mascot, Grabby, and the idea of Golden Gear Awards into a very 3D printable trophy.
GrabCAD Spirit: 9
3D Printability: 9
Look on Display: 7
Simple, cost effective and engineering related, this design by MAF14 takes after a piston.
Siti brings a functional simplicity to the Golden Gear trophy design. The intermeshing of the gears of the trophy catches one's eye and could potentially be used to hold things.
BRO1977 offers another great design, specifically for the 2015 Golden Gears. This trophy, in the shape of a lightbulb, represents the illuminating power of ideas.
Esmir's trophy design is eye catching and definitely says "GrabCAD".
This trophy by 3D-CNC captures the major themes of the Golden Gears. We also really like the possibility of moveable elements on the trophy.
A simple and easy to print design, we can definitely see "3D GC" proudly displayed by Golden Gear winners.
This design by Roger-Marie is elegant and stands out as an artistic and technical themed trophy.
This design by Dávid definitely looks like it would be fun to have on a desk. Great job!
This design could be really fun for Golden Gear winners to display. We are a little concerned that the spinning element may not work with the 3D print.
Certainly an eye catching design, Riolito does a great job incorporating 'GrabCAD' into his trophy in creative ways.
A little on the pricey side 3D printing wise, but who could resist such a hilarious concept?
Great little message behind this trophy design: don't ever stop pushing the limits!
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