From Selling Products to Solving Problems: studio mg²’s Journey Into Custom 3D Design

From intricate fashion pieces and customized home decor to experimental branding tools and merchandise, 3D printing is revolutionizing how creative professionals innovate. This technology offers incredible flexibility, making it possible to prototype, design and produce final products tailored to specific needs. Tapping into that potential, Zurich-based husband-and-wife duo Marina and Marvin Gutzwiller launched studio mg². With Marina leading creative direction and Marvin leading the technical side, the couple is exploring a broad spectrum of what additive manufacturing can offer. Find out what inspires them and why they are shifting their focus to partnerships and creative consulting in our exclusive interview below.

3DN: Could you introduce yourselves and your connections to design and 3D printing?

We are Marina and Marvin Gutzwiller, the founders of studio mg², located in Zurich, Switzerland. Together, we bring a unique combination of artistic vision and technical expertise to the world of 3D printing, with a focus on the intersection of design, fashion, interiors and visual merchandising. Marina has a background in branding and design management, with expertise in fashion and retail. As the creative lead, she focuses on conceptual design and the overall creative direction of our projects. Marvin, a mechanical engineer and industrial designer, specializes in CAD and 3D printing technology. He ensures that our creations are not only visually stunning but also highly functional and, most importantly, 3D printable.

studio mg² Founders Marina and Marvin

Our connection to design is driven by a passion for pushing boundaries, solving problems in a functional, sustainable and cost-effective way. 3D printing naturally became a key part of our process as it provides the precision, flexibility and creative freedom we need to bring our ideas to life and challenge traditional production methods.