3d print
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Shaper
Format: 7″ × 7″
Process: Vector → Shaper file → 3D print
For Nested, I transformed the phrase “sin miedo al éxito” (without fear of succeeding) into a tightly fitted typographic composition contained within a 7″ × 7″ square. The goal was to explore how letterforms can interlock, overlap, and respond to negative space while still preserving clarity and rhythm. I developed the layout in Adobe Illustrator, refining the spacing and shapes until the phrase felt cohesive and structurally unified. Once finalized, the vector artwork was converted into a Shaper file and extruded for 3D printing, turning the flat composition into a physical object. This project strengthened my understanding of spatial typography, precision vector work, and preparing type-based designs for fabrication.
let’s break down the process
sin miedo al éxito means without fear of success, and boy was there fear. much trial as well as success.
word lock up
adobe illustrator
making sure the words were interlaced without losing legibility.
3d extruding
shapr3d
importing the illustrator file into shapr3d to create a block for printing.
final 3d print (it glows in the dark)
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