At this year’s Shaky Knees, a tiny 3D‑printed chip became one of the weekend’s most talked-about keepsakes. A Reddit user on r/shakyknees thanked a mystery stranger who was handing them out, calling the little token their favorite memento from the festival.
To whoever the stranger was who was passing out these little 3D printed chips, thank you. I’m not sure if you’re on here. But it’s definitely my favorite keepsake from the weekend. Very cool idea, hope you do it again next year!
The chips are simple but striking: a two-tone look (black recessed field with white raised lines) featuring a stylized skull with a mohawk and “2025” on the rim. The Reddit thread picked up traction — more than 100 upvotes — as other attendees chimed in that they’d snagged one too.
This is the kind of small, DIY surprise that makes festival weekends memorable — a low-cost, high-meaning piece of swag that feels personal. It’s also a reminder that the best festival moments often come from other attendees and underground makers, not just the merch tent.
- Memorabilia that travels light — easy to pocket, easy to keep.
- Builds community — a shared physical token from strangers who were all there for the music.
- Spotlights makers — quick design, big impact; great for local creators to show off skills.
If you’re the person behind the chips (or know who is), we’d be interested in highlighting the maker and their process on the Festival Wire — small festival moments like this say a lot about scene culture in 2025.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ShakyKnees/comments/1nw7cb6/thank_you/