Physna · Thangs
Lead product designer for Thangs — the world's first geometric search engine and one of the largest 3D-model communities — across web, iOS/Android, desktop, membership, and store, through its acquisition by Shapeways.
Key outcomes
- 20M+ monthly users of the Thangs community
- 24M+ indexed 3D models, searchable by geometry
- Acquired by Shapeways, late 2024
At Physna, short for “physical DNA,” we built the the world’s first geometric search engine and largest online community for 3D model creators, called Thangs. With more than 24 million indexed 3D models, Thangs enabled 3D enthusiasts to find, share, and sell 3D models for the physical and metaverse worlds.
I served as Lead Product Designer for Physna’s consumer 3D offerings under the Thangs brand, including web app, iOS & Android apps, Windows & Mac app, membership platform, and model store from January 2023 until Thangs was been acquired by Shapeways in late 2024.
More examples coming soon…
In the meantime, check out Thangs.com.
Read the announcement of the acquisition by Shapeways.
Or learn more about Physna.