Publish CNC & Laser-Cut Box Designs and Showcase Your Craftsmanship!

We are thrilled to launch a new modeling contest focused on the art of box design for CNC machining and laser cutting! This is the perfect opportunity for makers, designers, and DIY enthusiasts to unleash their creativity and precision by crafting unique digital files for functional and decorative boxes made with CNC or laser.
The goal of this contest is simple: create ready-to-cut digital files (DXF, SVG, AI, or other vector formats) for boxes, cases, organizers, and storage solutions that can be made using CNC machines or laser cutters. Whether you're a seasoned designer or an aspiring creator, this challenge welcomes all skill levels. Take this opportunity to reimagine classic box designs or develop new concepts with intricate patterns, clever joinery, or modern aesthetics.
Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:
- Elegant jewelry boxes with secret compartments
- Flat-pack storage organizers that assemble without screws or glue
- Puzzle boxes with hidden mechanisms and clever locks
- Custom toolboxes for makers, artisans, or DIY lovers
- Intricate decorative cases with laser-engraved patterns
- Precision-cut watch or glasses cases
- Personalized gift boxes for special occasions
- Foldable or modular boxes that optimize material use
- Stackable storage solutions for organizing your workspace
- Retro-inspired or futuristic enclosures for electronics or keepsakes
- Etc.
Fire up your design software, test your joinery skills, and bring your box-making ideas to life. And most importantlyβdonβt keep your creativity locked away! THINK OUT OF THE BOX ;)
If you are looking for inspiration do not hesitate to check our best files for CNC machining and lasercutting selection.
Share your best designs and take part in this exciting contest!
What is the duration of the contest?
The contest will run from March 1st, 2025, to April 30th, 2025.
What are the prizes?
To reward the best creations, Cults is offering 1,500 EUR to spend as you wish, enough to cover some of your CNC machining & lasercutting material needs, for example :) See the payment terms by bank transfer in the rules.
- 1st prize: 750 EUR
- 2nd prize: 500 EUR
- 3rd prize: 250 EUR
How to participate in the contest?
- Publish one or more new and original designs (never published on Cults before) related to the contest theme.
- Mention the hashtag #LASERCUTBOX in the description of your design (your design will not appear immediately in the list of entries due to moderation, please be patient).
- Submit your model for free on Cults. If you want to win, the model has to be exclusive and not published on other websites
- Share your creation to get as much visibility as possible and increase your chances of winning (use the Share button on your design's page).
How will the winners be selected?
Participants will be judged by the Cults team according to the following criteria:
- Originality of the design: 10 points
- Usefulness and ingenuity of the creation: 10 points
- Quality and photographic staging: 5 points
- Popularity of the model (number of likes, downloads, stars, views, etc.): 5 points
For more information, see the contest rules.
How to register for the contest?
Participate by sharing your digital model on Cults and don't forget to add the hashtag #LASERCUTBOX in the description of the file.
To see all the creations that are already participating in the contest and to compare yourself with others, click on the button below: