This design represents a different means of production -- a hybrid -- of using custom-designed 3D printed parts and laser-cut CNC parts. I've been sitting on a few other hybrid design objects, knowing that I need to explore these concepts further.
Perhaps contrary to the honesty of the production process, I feel that objects which look like they were laser-cut CNC parts fall short of their true potential. Hence, the desire to introduce 3D-printed parts and the need for further exploration before finalizing a design and sending out for production.
I'm quite proud of this design, to be sure.