Somethings are hard to say out loud
We've been taught to keep our feelings tidy and to not make a fuss, and caring has started to feel uncool. Most gifts on the high street are generic because they're made for everyone, which means they're not really for anyone.
Fond Tokens exists to change that.
Why I started Fond Tokens
Hi, I'm Paris. Growing up, there were times I felt like the "convenience friend", acknowledged, well-liked but not really seen or known. But when Christmases and birthdays came around, my family would put so much thought into my gifts, that I knew I belonged and I want others to feel the same.
Gifts mattered to me because, as someone who is neurodivergent, there were times I felt low and struggled to keep perspective and see the bigger picture. Those gifts acted as tangible tokens that bridged me back to what was real and what I could rely on: proof of true connection, acceptance, and a reminder to love myself.
My favourite tokens to collect were Susan Lordi's Willow Tree figurines, each one in my collection representing a different part of me. When I looked at that shelf, I could see myself in one place. And that's what I make now: keepsakes that hold a person or a moment, uniquely.
I use 3D printing to build keepsakes with real depth, not just a name on a surface. I start with your story and design around it, so each piece is made for one person and one reason.
"Art begins where ordinary language stops being enough."
What I do
I'm a 3D designer with a background in animation, XR and film, who use 3D printing to build keepsakes with real depth, not just a name on a surface.
I take your memories, inside jokes and personal milestones and design around them, so each piece is made for one person and one reason. Rather than just printing objects, I use storytelling and years of 3D printing expertise to craft pieces that tell your story.
Nothing is mass-produced. Between commissions, I release seasonal limited edition runs in the Fond Tokens shop.