As designers, chances are, you’ve encountered the classic client demand: 'I want it cheap, fast, and good.' We all know that’s as realistic as finding a unicorn. But fear not! Here’s the ultimate solution: a clever mechanism that spells it out—two out of three is the best they’re getting. Now your client can decide: cheap and fast, fast and good, or good and cheap. All three? Only in their wildest dreams. Save yourself the headache and let the client do the choosing!.

Here’s the Cheap and Good version (definitely not Fast) of the Fast-Cheap-Good card. I’ve tried to incorporate all your feedback, along with a few ideas of my own:

• Simplified mechanism. It has fewer options, but it’s more predictable.
• Clicks. This is essential.
• “Almost” print in place. I know you’ve got clumsy fingers, so the less assembly required, the better.
• Zero glue. So you won’t complain later when your fingers get stuck.
• A super compact version so you can use it as a keychain.

Overall, it’s more satisfying, reliable, and predictable. Right out of the print bed, you might need to unclip the switches, but with a bit of pressure, they come loose easily. This is especially important for the compact version — in the regular size, it shouldn’t be necessary.

Enjoy!