Ikarus Nest

Ikarus Nest is a 3D printable files trading platform designed to empower 3D artists, printers and hobbyist . It enables creators to showcase and monetize their work, facilitate sales or lending of 3D files, and raise funds for future projects. Meanwhile, it welcomes hobbyists and fans to support campaigns, purchase print-ready files, and join a passionate community.

Year

2023-24

Client

Internal

Project Type

UX, UI, Product Design

Role

UX/UI Associate

Overview

A digital platform for trading 3D printable files

Nest addresses the challenge faced by 3D artists and hobbyists in safely sharing, selling, and crowdfunding 3D printables in a cohesive online marketplace.

Problem

3D artists need a secure and inspiring platform to share, sell, and fund 3D printable projects. Existing solutions lack end-to-end support for campaign backing, artist portfolios, and intuitive user flows for both creators and consumers.

Solution

A curated experience that brings together campaign management, artist portfolios, and 3D file transactions—reducing friction and building a supportive 3D art community.

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My Role/Responsibilities

- Defined website flows aligning with artists’ and users’ needs
- Designed UI using a custom design system
- Collaborated on seamless user journeys and handoff documentation

Process

Explore

Stakeholder collaboration

User Interviews

A series of in-depth interviews were then conducted on 5 participants to further identify pain points, frustrations, needs, and desires with existing products to determine how Maruti Subscribe could improve this experience, which also helps in their revenue growth.

Key Takeaways
01

Artists need visibility, easy sharing, and transparent sales/campaign processes

02

Buyers want trustworthy, simple purchasing with robust previews

03

Portfolio features and community are major motivators

Competitive Market Analysis

Benchmarked against platforms like Thingiverse and MyMiniFactory to identify opportunities in artist-focused campaigns and frictionless user journeys.

Ideate

Cooking up a better experience

Sketched early wireframes and journey flows for rapid feedback. Iterated through low-fidelity prototypes, focusing on the seamless blending of artist and buyer experiences.Campaign featuresCreator portfoliosMarketplace navigation

Sketches

Figma wireframes informed the layout for onboarding, campaign creation, and portfolio browsing.

Low-Fidelity Prototypes

Using the feedback and insights gained from research, analysis and sketching, a low-fidelity prototype was created to begin user testing.

Design

Design
System

Synthesized learning into a robust design system, supporting scalable components and consistent branding. Outlined requirements for intuitive navigation, transaction flows, and campaign management.

Solution

A seamless 3D files trading experience

- Artists can showcase, sell, and crowdfund with ease
- Buyers can discover and support projects confidently