3D Printed Crocs Jibbitz

Challenge: Student wears Crocs shoes and was looking to design or create an original version of the Crocs Gibbets.

Background: These items are used to work in conjunction with a pair of Crocs shoes.   They link in between the design of the shoes and allows display items.  The official Crocs site has a range of these items which are listed in the $10.00 range.    The student concerned wanted to be able to modify or create her own designs so started working on a basic design.   She then tested it twice to ensure that the locking mechanism was able to be pushed through with the shoe but had enough so it would hold in place.

This design was completed effectively in two days, the student, who has shown ample design creativity and has had a number of designs featured here, was then needing to to refine her design only slightly.   

Size: As a smaller item the Gibbet measures 30mm across was 30mm high and 10mm thick.  This size reflects the item being able to fit into the shoes.

Timeframe: The print on standard settings took seventeen minutes - perfect to produce a class set or series of designs, as the size of the shoe dictates the size of the item keeping it small.  

Level of Difficulty: Medium.  As the student had purchased a set of Gibbets they were able to deconstruct it perfectly the biggest challenge was to ensure that the item could be secured to the shoe by being pushed through and then would be held in place.  

Next Steps for the Students/What we would do differently: The student wanted to create a version of their own Gibbet which they have done successfully, the next obvious step is to look at creating original designs or designs that are unique to the student, our area or school.    There is nothing additionally required from the student as the print was completed successfully the first time.  The final step will be some form of spraying or detail being added to the design to finish its presentation.