The inspiration for 3D Slash came from kids playing Minecraft and the way they intuitively develop sophisticated 3D models without noticing it.
3D Slash is specifically meant for designing 3D printable objects, and its user experience focuses on a "stone-cutter metaphor".
3D Slash enables community links with the possibility to share, like and re-use 3D designs among members.
[5] With 3D Slash, Sylvain Huet was awarded the 2014 Lépine Gold Medal,[6] and two Maker of Merit ribbons at Paris MakerFaire 2014 from the organizer Le FabShop and from Sketchup.
The developers needed to ensure the software was user-friendly enough for beginners while still offering advanced features for more experienced users.
The software's ability to import and modify existing 3D files makes it a versatile tool for a wide range of projects.
[19] 3D Slash is also available as a web app on any webGL browser including iOS and Android devices.