About this idea
afterglohe creates personalized, candle-lit keepsakes that transform your photos into softly glowing story pieces. Each image is turned into a thin, 3D panel that reveals itself when lit from behind—bringing memories to life in a way that feels both modern and timeless. This technique traces back to centuries-old artisan methods once done in porcelain, now reimagined using high-resolution 3D printing. We’ve built our own custom software that allows customers to easily design their piece while keeping their personal photos private and secure from start to finish. Each story panel is paired with hand-crafted wood or concrete bases and our line of natural soy candles that bring together technology, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling into one experience.
Impact
In a world that feels increasingly fast and noisy, afterglohe offers a simple invitation—to slow down, dim the lights, and reconnect with the people and moments that matter most. At the same time, we’re building within a growing market as consumers look for more meaningful, experience-driven products in their everyday lives. By combining hand-crafted materials, natural candles, and deeply personal storytelling, afterglohe creates something that goes beyond décor to become part of how people remember, celebrate, and reflect. As we grow, our goal is to build right here in West Michigan to create jobs, while continuing to work with local partners, and proving that a business can be both thoughtful in its mission and strong in its execution.
What I'll do with $5,000
Over the past year, we’ve built a scalable foundation, developed our product-line, created our custom software, and launched our brand. This grant will allow us to take the next step: getting afterglohe in front of the right people. We plan to invest in targeted marketing and local partnerships with West Michigan firms to help tell our story, reach new customers, and turn what we’ve built into a sustainable and growing business.
Quick Bio
Danny and Maria Larsen met in design school in Europe. Danny's background is in automotive design. Maria, serves as a Marketing director at a Holland non-profit. Both are co-founders of afterglohe.
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