Conference and event season is in full swing and the the end of year is approaching—which means most companies are making decisions about the booths and kiosks, custom gifts and the crucial engage...

“I love how a design we've imagined comes to life on a blank piece of fabric or wood It's so satisfying to see the pattern reveal itself slowly,” says designer Diana Watters about the zen of cro...

Opening Instagram is always a pleasure for us, as we are always wowed by what our customers and collaborators are up to. This summer the eye candy has been particularly rich though – we've noticed ...

While it’s hard to choose favourites, Ben Johnston has been one of the collaborators we’ve most enjoyed working with over the years – he always comes to us with interesting projects and design ...

Toronto made, custom branded, natural wood products your clients and staff will love! Corporate gifts should be high quality keepsakes that puts your message top of mind. Hot Pop Factory’s brand...

Awards season is imminent – and Hot Pop Factory has you covered! If you are going to take the time and effort to recognize the accomplishments of your employees, community, or even your resident g...

We love Maker Festival because it’s a place where robots, craft, science, and digital fabrication come together. Like no other event in Toronto it unites the young and old, and novices and experts,...

The Stop Community Food Centre’s Night Market is always a spring highlight. Beyond bringing the culinary and design communities together to indulge themselves in tasty treats from many of Toronto'...

Alex Commons took his nerding passion for knives and created the Indigogo campaign Bulat: Your Go-To Kitchen Knife that raised over $800,000 last summer. His experience as a marketer at rHubs, Finan...

To be ready for printing, your model must be watertight and conform to the tolerances of your chosen 3D printing process. This post explains what a watertight model is, as well as the tolerances for ...