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Posted by Jeannie Choe | 6 Jul 2007
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A new company in New Zealand wants to make furniture design dreams a reality for those who don't have workshops of their own. Ponoko users from around the globe can take advantage of the online tool where designs are uploaded for a local Ponoko factory to churn out and send to you as an actual realization. You can then place your product in Ponoko's online marketplace where anyone can purchase your design and you get paid. This whole shazam is still in the beta-zone and we're not exactly sure how the cash-flow works, but it sounds pretty interesting for a start. You can keep up with Ponoko news at their blog right over here.
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Thanks for the comment squirrelbait. We're pretty stoked of where we're at already, as our beta users have already turned out some fantastic products - some of them first time designers, like Jeff. You can check out his amazing table on our blog http://www.ponoko.com/blog/. The pretty amazing concept re. the future is that this isn't just about furniture design, and isn't just about designing for the masses. But is also for all those people out there who want one-off design pieces for just themselves! And not just furniture, but anything! Personal design and manufacturing for 'one'. And then, if others love it too (not just your Mum!) you'll get that feedback and interest through the Ponoko customer database. It's just mindblowing to consider where this company will be in six months, a year, and then beyond. And then also mindblowing for all the designers who will be a part of it! Cheers, Nic, Ponoko.