Design Your Own Protective Casing: Creative Inspiration from 3D Request
When it comes to protecting valuable gear, a well-designed casing does more than just cover — it enhances workflow, integrates with your equipment, and reflects your personality. At 3D Request, our Protective Cases collection (see Protective Cases) is built around this idea. But what if you designed your case? Let’s explore how you can draw inspiration and create a casing that truly fits your needs.
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Why Design Your Own Protective Case?
• Tailored Fit & Access: Whether it’s a controller, mixer, or broadcast device, custom casing allows exact dimensions, optimal port access, and secure mounting points.
• Workflow Integration: Slide in rack mount plates, attach magnets, add kickstands or cable guides — the casing becomes part of your workflow, not just a container.
• Branding & Personalisation: Pick your materials or finishes, choose colors to match your gear or identity, and even include customised engravings or logos.
• Versatility in Use: A protective case can serve multiple roles — tabletop base, mounted unit, transport shell — especially when designed with modular features.
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Design Inspiration from 3D Request’s Protective Case Line
Take for example:
• LH-101 Train Controller Bumper Case — designed to protect, mount and stabilize a model-train controller.
• Rugged Stream Deck Case – Fits XL 32 & 15 — a heavy-duty enclosure with stackable, magnetic and kick-stand features for the creator’s toolbox.
These examples show how protective casings aren’t just about ‘covering’ — they solve real problems: movement, durability, integration and usability.
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How to Begin Your Design Process
1. Measure Precisely: Note width, height, depth, port positions, mounting holes or stand-features of your device.
2. Define Use Cases: Will this be mounted in a rack? Will it be handheld? Does it need soft-mounting to absorb vibration?
3. Choose Features: Think magnets, feet, strap mounts, stackability, handles. Each feature adds functionality.
4. Select Materials & Finishes: 3D-printed materials — like PLA, PETG, TPU — each have different durability, aesthetics and feel.
5. Personalise: Add textures, colors, logos or workflow-labels. That unique design adds value for your brand or team.
6. Test & Iterate: 3D printing allows rapid iteration. Print a prototype, test fit and function, then refine for final print.
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Why This Matters for Your Workflow
A protective case should not be an afterthought. When your gear is secure, accessible, and visually aligned with your workspace, you spend less time on equipment management and more time on what matters — creating. Minor annoyances like wobbling units, poorly fitting covers or messy cable access fade away. A clean, smart setup can even elevate how your work is perceived.
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Get Started with 3D Request
Browse our protective cases collection now and let it spark your creative ideas. Whether you need a ready-to-go case or want to design your own custom casing, we’re here to help turn your gear into a tailored tool.
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