Competitions

So it feels like we’ve just moved in – there are piles and piles of things to be unpacked and returned to their rightful place. Mugs, vases, flower pots, stools and a million other things. You did get a good inspirational kick and we thank you for being so persistent at creating and inventing these beautiful models – undoubtedly, the Home 3D printing challenge is a sparkling success. We knew the challenge would draw special...

Waiting is probably the least favorite part of any contest. But before we name the CG designers whose models made the best impression on our judges, we want to thank you all for taking the time and interest in participating in this challenge! We are so over-excited to see the redesigned version of CGTrader get filled with exclusive 3D flora & fauna models. So the winners are… Best 3D Flora and Fauna Model Azawakh dog...

They say a real artist doesn’t need inspiration to get cracking with his masterpieces, but they don’t know what they’re talking about. Inspiration can’t be pigeon-holed, it takes any shape, smell or sound it wants. So this time we want you to really focus on pinning this slippery devil down! 3D printing is said to be completely transforming jewellery industry, but we need a proof. Jewellery is an essential part of a stylish look and...

The summer of 2014 was awaited by hundreds, thousands, millions of people from all around the globe. Four years have passed since the 2010 FIFA World Cup was won by Spain in South Africa. Now the attention of all the sports lovers is focused on Brazil. 2014 FIFA World Cup inspired us to come up with the idea to organize a 3D Sports challenge! No, you shouldn‘t concentrate on football alone. You shouldn't concentrate on...

CGTrader cannot stand in one place – we are starting totally new innitiative, which will help us to move our challenges to the next level. From now 3D print-ready models participating in our challenges will be evaluated by great professionals. Meet our first judge – Joshua Harker, american artist considered a pioneer and visionary in 3D printed art and sculpture. Joshua's website presents him as a very multi-talented person - artist, sculptor, musician, digital adventurer,...

Once again, CGTrader is on a mission to change the world and make it more 3D printable. This time 3D printing is going to occupy... your home. And every other home all around the world. People always need something for their home environment, whether it is just a simple fork or some handy innovation they haven't heard about yet. While a few years ago going to the shopping mall to bag a set of cutlery...

Coming back with a bang! A huge amount of astonishing landmark designs by a bunch of talented 3D artists has flooded our database. It feels like we've been on spectacular all inclusive holidays without leaving the office and are now making one of those girly type holiday photo books. We know you found it exciting too, as we received tons of incredible works for the 3D Landmark Challenge. Professionals have taken us on a nice...

So Easter has come and gone, but presents don’t stop pouring in. Don’t worry, this time no chocolate eggs involved. Thanks to you, we had an amazing holiday and it would only be fair to reward those who made it happen. You probably know what this mystery is all about… Having received more than 150 amazing Easter-themed 3D printable designs made by professional 3D artists, we are extremely pleased to end the Easter 3D Printing...

We heard that you like doge... Alright, you know what are we talking about - Meme 3D Printing Challenge. We had this amazing and, should we say, full-of-internet challenge to find the best 3D printable memes. 3D artists had five weeks to come up with something funny, relevant, 3D printable and shareable. 211 3D printable meme models were made for this challenge. Such much WOW! A lot of worldwide known memes were turned into 3D...

Welcome to the modern island of doctor Moreau. It is uninhabited. And it is not an island, to be precise. It is the redesigned version of CGTrader. No crazy doctor who creates human-like beings from animals via vivisection lives here. But a lot of talented professional 3D designers do. We have a new interface, so, obviously, we need some plants and animals to inhabit it. Behold, it is the new challenge - 3D Flora &...