https://ilouva.com/posts/ Recent content in Notes from the studio on ilouva Hugo en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/moduva-makeup-organizer/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/moduva-makeup-organizer/ I looked at acrylic makeup organizers for weeks and never bought one, because I couldn’t commit to a single layout. So I designed a modular one instead, where the compartments change instead of the whole tray. https://ilouva.com/posts/first-post/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/first-post/ Fourteen objects in, I’m finally writing down why — starting with the test every piece has to pass before it gets to stay. https://ilouva.com/posts/a-3d-printed-ceiling-mount-for-sewing-projectors/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/a-3d-printed-ceiling-mount-for-sewing-projectors/ In addition to 3D printing, sewing is one of my hobbies. Tracing sewing patterns is a necessary but often time-consuming step in many projects. To simplify t… https://ilouva.com/posts/a-dutch-design-inspired-book-stand/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/a-dutch-design-inspired-book-stand/ For my latest side project, I decided to design a book stand that is not only functional but also references my Dutch roots. Inspired by the architecture of… https://ilouva.com/posts/travel-card-boxes/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/travel-card-boxes/ When traveling by plane or train (or by any means), every little bit of space can be precious. I like to take some card games with me, but this summer I noti… https://ilouva.com/posts/jungle-themed-kids-clock/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/jungle-themed-kids-clock/ Recently, I needed a new clock for the house and decided to challenge myself to create it with my 3d printer. I do not have multi-color printing capabilities… https://ilouva.com/posts/webcam-at-eye-height/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/webcam-at-eye-height/ This project is a corona baby for me. During the lockdown when I was suddenly working full-time in home office, I got tired of wearing a headset all day. The… https://ilouva.com/posts/jewelry-holder/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/jewelry-holder/ I don’t wear much jewelry, mainly just earrings and from time to time a ring. However, I removed them before going to sleep and used to toss them in a box ly… https://ilouva.com/posts/the-art-of-calibration/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/the-art-of-calibration/ I’ve been printing for a few years now and have gone through the (I guess usual) phases of this hobby: initial motivation, disillusion, steep learning and re… https://ilouva.com/posts/my-first-useful-object/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ilouva.com/posts/my-first-useful-object/ I started 3D printing a few years ago after receiving an Ender 3 for my birthday. Like most people who started 3D printing at that time, I tried using it, qu…