3D printed souvenirs: visitor and manager impressions

What is it about?

Using a qualitative approach, this study examined visitor preferences and managers views on 3D printed souvenirs that were mass-produced but individualised within a heritage retail environment, where the visitors were able to interact with the digital making process.

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Photo by Alain Pham on Unsplash

Photo by Alain Pham on Unsplash

Why is it important?

while there is some interest in designing and personalising souvenirs using new technologies, there are also intellectual and ethical challenges which need to be addressed. We propose the 3D printed souvenir as a new type of souvenir and a future research agenda that considers the technology implications for tourist consumption