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First starts

A smart speaker… in a box. A Severance-themed box, to be exact.

Our very first product for Etsy started as a fun experiment. We found an existing 3D model online that resembled the iconic board speaker case from the show Severance, but it wasn’t quite functional — it was more of a display piece. So we rolled up our sleeves, brought it into our 3D modeling software, and began tweaking.

We modified the shell to make it usable as a smart speaker enclosure — experimenting with size tolerances to fit multiple models, and redesigning the front face to be removable. Early versions snapped in place, but it didn’t feel quite right. Eventually, we landed on using small magnets to make the front face easily swappable but satisfyingly secure. We added a subtle mesh backing behind the slats to protect the speaker components while keeping the sleek aesthetic intact.

Shipping was a whole adventure of its own. As a first-time Etsy store, we wanted to make sure unboxing felt premium. We sourced packaging that held the product snugly. Each sale taught us something new — and we loved every second of it.

That speaker box ended up being the first of many 3D printed pieces we’d design with both style and story in mind. But it’s still a fan favorite — and a proud reminder of where MacroVerse Prints began.

Lifting Local: Our First Fitness Partnership

Our first real-world partnership came through our local Anytime Fitness — a place where sweat, consistency, and community collide. We wanted to bring something fresh to their member giveaway event, so we teamed up to design a full lineup of custom 3D-printed fitness swag. Every piece was built with real gym use in mind — functional, fun, and made to stand out.

The lineup included ergonomic Push-Up Grips to reduce wrist strain, a “Meet Me at the Bar” wall sign for bold gym décor, and custom mounts for phone and cup holders that clipped straight onto Power Tower frames. We even made a Water Bottle Funnel Scoop that doubled as a mess-free protein loader — small, but surprisingly useful.

To top it off, we added gym-inspired keychains: a Rogue-style 10kg bumper plate with raised lettering and a mini shaker bottle replica that felt like gear in your pocket. Each item was printed in-house, dialed in through prototyping, and delivered as part of a free sample campaign to build local word-of-mouth and generate leads.

It wasn’t just a giveaway — it was a proof of concept. We realized MacroVerse could go beyond niche collectibles and fandom pieces. We could design for people who grind it out daily, who appreciate gear that’s built with care. That first fitness drop reminded us: your brand can sweat too.