Overview: You must be an expert and understand what I need. I have a 4 color 3D print model (flower pattern on a base). When sliced, it produces 59 filament changes, which is too many. I need a skilled 3D printed product designer who understands multi-color FDM workflows (inlay / color segmentation / top-surface coloring) to modify the model so it prints with 10 or fewer filament changes while keeping the same visual result. Current problems to solve: 1. Too many filament changes (59) The slicer is detecting too many separate colored regions across multiple layers. The flower “top” color should be limited to one single layer on a shared plane. 2. Gaps between flowers / base showing The flowers need to be positioned/expanded so that they are tight with no base gaps visible between them (continuous coverage). See example images. Technical requirements (important): • All flower “top surfaces” must be placed on one common Z height so they print as one layer of color. • Consolidate/merge regions so each color prints in as few layer swaps as possible, targeting ≤10 filament changes total. • Maintain minimum feature widths suitable for typical FDM (I will provide nozzle size/layer height; design must respect that). • Ensure the final file is watertight/manifold with clean boundaries between color regions. Some borders might need strengthening. • Ensure it can print as fast as possible with no defects and few supports. • Avoid tiny islands / micro-segments that trigger extra swaps. • You will need to get and test my product on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon Slicer, it is a free download. I want filament spool #1 to be the main color. Deliverables: • Updated STL (and STEP/source file if you modify in CAD) • Optional: 3MF with parts separated by color (if that’s the cleanest workflow) • Notes on recommended slicer settings to keep swaps low • Screenshots showing filament change count reduced (59 → ≤10) Proof of skill requested: • Please share examples of multi-color/inlay work you’ve done (Bambu/Prusa/MMU/AMS style workflows are fine). • Tell me what software you’ll use (Fusion 360, Blender, SolidWorks, etc.) and how you will ensure the slicer doesn’t generate extra swaps. What I will provide on kickoff: • Current model file(s) • Slicer screenshot showing 59 changes on the main part, and I need the other three parts fixed to reduce the filament changes and speed to print. • Target printer/slicer, nozzle size, layer height, and desired final color count (10) Success = When I slice your final file using my slicer settings, it shows ≤10 filament changes, the flower tops print as a single layer of color, and no base gaps appear between flowers. Everything must be 100% unique and original. No copying others work. I will own the full and exclusive copyrights to CAD files, STL files, Source files, images, raw files, project files, and all work created for me. I will own all copyrights to all work created for me. I will release the full milestone when all the CAD files, STL files, Source files, images, raw files, project files, and all work created for me is completed, delivered, and accepted by me. I do not pay any milestones until all the CAD files, STL files, Source files, images, raw files, project files, and all work created for me is completed, all files delivered, and accepted by me. If your work is High Quality and exactly what I need I would be interested in considering you for Future projects. I don't communicate on Sundays and I don't expect you to work on Sundays.