I first became interested in 3D printing when I was around 12, after watching people on YouTube create all kinds of useful and creative objects with it. After I got my first 3D printer, I started experimenting with my own designs in Blender, Onshape, and Tinkercad. At first, I mostly made small toys and simple objects, but I quickly started wondering whether other people would also be interested in buying the things I created.

With my parents’ help, I opened an Etsy store and began listing some of my designs. After a few months, I made my first sale, which was a really exciting moment for me. It showed me that something I designed at home could actually become a real product that someone wanted to buy.

Over time, I continued developing new products and learning how to run the store properly. I had to understand how to package and ship orders, communicate with customers, handle complaints, manage deadlines, and improve my listings.

One of my most successful products became the Keyboard Joystick, a small 3D-printed device that clips onto a keyboard and helps users control keys such as WASD or the arrow keys more easily. I originally designed it for CAD work and gaming, but I later discovered that some customers with disabilities were using it to make gaming and computer use more accessible. Several customers told me that the product had genuinely improved their experience, which made me realize that even a small design can have a meaningful impact.

Based on customer feedback, I continued improving the product and eventually released a new version. Today, I still actively manage the store, develop new products, and have reached more than 1,300 sales. Through this venture, I was also invited to take part in a roundtable discussion at a primary school, where I spoke about entrepreneurship, running a small business, and the challenges I faced while building the store. This was a meaningful experience because it allowed me to share what I had learned with younger students and show them that business projects can start from simple personal interests.

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