🎶 Shower Beats: 3D-Printed Phone Holder for Music Lovers

They say inspiration strikes in the shower — but for me, it’s usually just my phone sliding off the soap shelf mid-chorus. After too many mornings spent fishing my phone out of puddles and trying to hear muffled music through the sound of running water, I decided it was time to engineer a solution worthy of my shower playlist.

This project started as a joke: “What if I just 3D printed a concert venue for my phone?” But once I opened Onshape, things got serious. I sketched a sleek, curved holder that keeps my phone secure, designed perfectly for shower tunes, and protected from stray water spray. The goal: something that didn’t look like a cheap bathroom gadget, but like a clean, modern mount — equal parts functional design and shower luxury.

Printed on my Bambu Lab A1 using black PLA filament, this phone holder turned out surprisingly professional-looking. It fits snugly against tile, cradles the phone at just the right angle, and gives your morning playlist the acoustics it deserves (trust me, the tiles do wonders for bass). Whether you’re catching up on podcasts or belting out your own private concert, this simple 3D print makes it all a lot easier — and way less soggy.

1. 3D printer (Bambu Lab A1)
2. Orange PLA filament
3. Onshape (for design)
4. 4 Command Strips (I used the velcro kind)
5. Waterproof phone case (optional, for extra safety)

here is the link to the onshape file if you want to customize it for your phone!

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/dbe24bf9cc274e1024e53b8e/w/810eab8f4836c16b4979ed72/e/f214e5c7c69270afaa2b81a4

1. Printer: Bambu Lab A1
2. Filament: Orange PLA
3. Layer height: 0.2 mm
4. Infill: 20% gyroid
5. Supports: None needed if printed face-up
6. Adhesion: Brim (recommended for stability)
7. Build time: ~3 hours

Once printed, the surface finish looked great straight off the bed, with minimal cleanup needed.

1. Make sure your bathroom wall is completely dry and clean.
2. Stick the first 2 velcro Command Strips on the back of your holder (I used two vertically for stability).
3. velcro the other 2 command strips on, and remove the adhesive.

1. find the perfect spot on the wall near the shower!
2. Press the holder firmly against the wall and hold for 30 seconds.
3. Wait at least an hour before hanging your phone to let the adhesive cure.
4. Slide your phone in, cue up your favorite playlist, and enjoy your new hands-free setup.

Optional: add a thin strip of rubber or silicone along the inner lip for extra grip.

1. Want better acoustics? Add a small curved flare at the bottom edge to amplify sound.
2. Design a version with a drain channel if you plan to place it near direct water flow.
3. Use PETG or ASA filament instead of PLA for better moisture resistance.
4. Make different sizes for phones with thick cases or pop sockets.