Print-in-place guide dog designed by blind person

🐶💜 Love is Blind! 💜🐶  

The first-ever articulated, print-in-place model designed by a fully blind person! 😍♿  

Hey everyone! 👋  
Hope you’re having a fantastic day! 🌞  

Today, I’m beyond proud to share something truly special with you—my first self-designed, articulated, print-in-place guide dog model! 🦮✨  

Originally, this was meant to be a Valentine’s gift for my amazing girlfriend (you can spot the chocolates in the basket! 🍫😉), but due to its complexity—and the extra challenge of designing as a blind creator—it took a lot more time than expected! 😅  

💬 The engraving on the handle reads:  
"Thank you for being my life guide." ❤️  

💜 Some parts of the dog are printed in purple, as it's the internationally recognized color for disability awareness.  

🦮 The body, legs, and paws feature print-in-place articulation, while the head is separately printed with a fully articulated jaw!  

🔹 Why does this matter?  
As a fully blind 3D designer, I created this model entirely without sight. This project is a testament to what’s possible when accessibility, creativity, and technology come together.  
You can check out my youtube channel to see how I design and use a 3D printer: https://www.youtube.com/@Accessible3DEdis

🎯 About Accessible3D:  
Through my Accessible3D initiative, I aim to break barriers in the 3D printing world by proving that blind and visually impaired people can design, print, and innovate just like anyone else. I share my journey to inspire others, educate professionals, and advocate for inclusive design practices that make 3D printing more accessible for all.  
you can read about my journey at my website: https://accessible3d.io/

If this project inspires you, please share and help spread the message that accessibility in design benefits everyone! 🙌  

You can also boost to support me, and I like coffee as well! https://buymeacoffee.com/accessible3d

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