In looking for great examples of designs using laser cutting, I came across the Fab Cafe which opened in Shibuya, Tokyo in March this year. They aim to provide a space where people can enjoy making things in an exciting environment that's furnished with a variety of digital fabrication tools, including a laser cutter that will cut or engrave almost anything! Below are just a few of the things that have been created at the cafe.
Customise your iPhone case
...or your Mac with your own design
The laser cut net for a woodpecker below
Customise your own stamp
To create a design, all you need to do is take it to the cafe as an Abobe Illustrator vector file and plug it into the laser cutter. It will then cut out or engrave the design for you on lots of different materials, including paper, felt, acrylic and wood. It costs 2000 yen (just over £15) to share the machine with up to 3 people for 30 minutes, or 5000 yen (just over £38) if you want the machine to yourself. Below are some images of the cafe itself, where even the drinks are cute and creative!
