Anna Patxot, who holds a degree in Industrial Design Engineering from Elisava, has built an unconventional business from Alta Cerdanya: designing and selling modular 3D-printed ant farms through her brand, Fourmis Shop. What began as a risky bet now serves thousands of customers and continues to grow through an expanding international distribution network.
Anna Patxot, an Elisava alumna, produces modular 3D-printed ant farms from Alta Cerdanya
An in-house production system
Patxot runs a manufacturing system based on 3D printers operating daily to produce a range of nests and accessories. Fourmis Shop’s catalog is designed for a global community of myrmecology enthusiasts (the study of ants), offering modular products that can be adapted and expanded according to the needs of each colony.
From personal project to international brand
Fourmis Shop is an example of how a niche specialization can scale into a global market when the product is well executed. The brand operates from a rural setting in Alta Cerdanya, in the Catalan Pyrenees, reaching customers worldwide through digital channels.