Discover the Familiar Forms Collection: Everyday Icons & Playful Utility

The Familiar Forms Collection celebrates the shapes you already love—soda cans, to-go cups, paper bags, toast, and ice cream—reimagined as functional objects for modern living. Vases, trays, candleholders, and organizers arrive in soft matte finishes and clean color blocking, turning daily rituals into small design moments.
The Inspiration Behind the Collection
Design from the everyday. We started with the most recognizable silhouettes of cafés and kitchens and gave them lasting form and purpose. The result is a friendly visual language that feels instantly approachable.
Color that lifts the mood. Sunflower yellow, lilac, coral, vanilla, and bubble-gum pink form a bright but balanced palette. Mixed together or used as single accents, these hues make any space feel fresh and optimistic.
Tactility you can see. Each piece is 3D-printed in matte PLA with subtle, honest layer lines—adding a gentle, crafted texture that plays beautifully with light and shadow.
Signature Pieces & Design Details
  • Crush Can Vase
A gently “dented” soda can turned vase. Its soft crease adds movement and attitude—perfect for a single stem or dried sprig.
  • To-Go Cup Vase
A tall lilac cup with stacked rings and a cheeky bent straw. Equal parts sculpture and container, ideal for desks and kitchen shelves.
  • Paper Bag Vase
The humble lunch bag—now in durable form with relaxed folds and a square footprint. Minimal, architectural, and wonderfully versatile.
  • Scoop Cup
A compact yellow scoop-bowl for salt, sauces, spices, or tiny treasures. The ergonomic handle and rounded walls keep it friendly and useful.
  • Sunny-Side Tray
A square catchall with a raised “yolk” at center. Concentric contours create a graphic relief that holds keys, jewelry, or snacks with a wink.
  • Toast Tealight Holder
Your favorite breakfast, now a candle moment. A snug recess cradles a tealight; the soft edges cast warm, cozy shadows.
  • Mug Organizer
A clean yellow “mug” that organizes pens, brushes, or cutlery. The thick, rounded rim adds weight and a confident silhouette.
  • Ice-Cream Cone Vase
A waffle-cone base with a drippy pink “scoop.” Whimsical yet balanced, it stands out on its own or with a petite bouquet.
Styling Tips for Familiar Forms
Build a color conversation. Pair two or three contrasting tones (lilac + yellow, coral + vanilla) to create an instant focal point on a shelf or sideboard.

Keep florals minimal. One stem, a dried grass, or a compact succulent lets the form stay center stage.

Mix honest textures. Matte PLA loves natural materials—think raw wood, linen, terrazzo, unglazed ceramics, or boucle.

Curate micro-vignettes. A “breakfast” trio (Toast + Sunny-Side + Mug) makes a charming entry table set; the Crush Can and Paper Bag bring playful geometry to a bookcase.

Great for cafés and workspaces. Use as table accents, menu holders, tip-jar covers, or pen caddies—graphic, durable, and photo-ready.
Why We Love This Collection
Relatable silhouettes with wit. Familiar shapes spark joy without cluttering the eye.
Functional sculpture. Every object works—vase, tray, tealight holder, organizer.
Soft matte tactility. Clean color fields and visible print lines add depth and authenticity.
Mix-and-match ease. The palette and proportions are designed to play well together.
Giftable by nature. Universal sizes and friendly forms make perfect, memorable presents.
The Familiar Forms Collection proves that good design can be bright, kind, and genuinely useful. By elevating everyday icons into matte, graphic objects, these pieces bring a touch of humor and a lot of heart to kitchens, studios, cafés, and homes.


Ready to style your space with character? Explore the full Familiar Forms Collection on our shop page and choose the pieces that speak your language—friendly, functional, and instantly memorable.


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