Running a one-person creative business means wearing many hats. I’m the 3D printer operator and repair tech, the quality checker, the photographer, the packager, the customer support… and the list goes on. From time to time, I also create custom designs of my own, alongside the many fun models I bring to life through my printers.
When I started Printixie, I imagined most of my time would be spent printing playful toys and experimenting with new colors. And I do! But what I didn’t expect was how much time I’d spend writing: product descriptions, webshop updates, social media captions, newsletters, and blog posts like this one. Sometimes I know exactly what I want to say, but I’m too tired or overwhelmed to sit down and type it all out clearly.
That’s where AI comes in.
I use AI like a writing partner. I feed it the details I want to include — for example, the size and color options of a new dragon, or the playful idea behind my clicker toys — and it helps me turn those notes into a clear first draft. I always review and edit everything so it still sounds like me, but having that structure saves me a lot of time and stress.
AI also helps me with the back-office side of running a shop. When I’m adding new tools to my website, things like translation helpers, bundle creation tools, SEO improvements, or small UX tweaks, I ask for step-by-step guidance. Having a clear checklist keeps me moving without getting stuck on technical details, so I can focus on keeping stock ready, photographing products, and planning new ideas.
For me, 3D printing is about bringing playful, imaginative objects to life. AI doesn’t replace creativity — whether it’s a custom design I’ve made or another model I’ve chosen to print — but it does support me by taking some of the workload off my shoulders. And that means I can spend more time doing what I love most: experimenting with colors, printing, and sharing magical little things with everyone.