Designer Spotlight: Marion Russek - Shapeways Blog

Designer Spotlight: Marion Russek

May 4, 2015

This week we have a short interview with Marion Russek, miniatures designer of the shop Modern Dollhouse. Starting with wanting her own modern furniture, Marion has a unique approach to how she chooses what to 3D model and print. We wanted to highlight Marion to show a new approach to 3D printing – you don’t always have to design, rather work with what already exists!

Tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? Where are you located?

I am Swiss, live in the small but economically quite well known town of Zug and spent some 20 years of my life in Southern Africa. I am a ‘natural’ at bringing people together – that is why I have my own business as a headhunter for employers. No cat, no dog, but two grown-up kids and my independence 🙂

What’s the story behind your designs? What inspires you?

Design, architecture, function, landscaping, etc. are my passion ever since I can remember. But because I cannot own everything I like or change my home all the time, I started building model houses in 1:12. In a way this is no big surprise: my father was a professional model railway builder. I do the design of the house on the computer using Live Interior 3D software, make the electrical plan and then get going with either foam board or wood.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS SHOP:

Thank you, Marion! Such a great shop with so many fun, modern pieces. Follow along on Pinterest or Marion’s blog – and don’t forget to check out her shop!