15 years old, building a 3D printing brand from scratch – StepperLab
Hey everyone,
My name is Daniel, I’m 15 years old, and I’m from Portugal.
Over the past months, I’ve been building my own small 3D printing project called StepperLab completely on my own.
I started with money I saved from small jobs, birthdays, music performances, and other side opportunities. With that, I bought my own equipment and started learning everything from scratch:
- 3D printing
- Product design
- CAD modeling
- Customer communication
- Social media content
- Branding and product testing
StepperLab creates everything from custom keychains and desk accessories to musician accessories, trumpet training tools, and experimental product ideas.
Besides building products, I also create content around the process, mixing education, creativity, and humor to make 3D printing feel more accessible.
I’m still learning every day, making mistakes, testing ideas, and improving.
Not here to sell anything — just documenting the journey and connecting with people who also like building things.
Any advice from makers or entrepreneurs is welcome.