Every year, April 1st rolls around, and brands try their best to pull off creative pranks. But this time, we decided to take it to the next level. What started as a simple joke quickly turned into one of the wildest April Fools' pranks we've ever done.
It All Started With a Simple Website Update…
If you visited our site on April 1st, you probably noticed something strange. At first, everything looked normal—our products, our homepage, business as usual.
Then, things started glitching.
The text pixelated and disappeared. Suddenly, the page vanished.
ERROR 404 – SYSTEM BREACH DETECTED
The screen turned black. Bright green text appeared, and it looked like our site had just been hacked.
The Matrix-style code started pouring down the page. A cryptic warning appeared:
🚨 "Unauthorized Access Detected…"
💀 "Security Protocols Engaged…"
💻 "Rebooting System…"
For a few seconds, it looked like our entire store was under attack.
But That Was Just the Beginning…
After the "reboot," our site loaded into what looked like a Windows startup screen. A loading bar appeared. The system was "recovering from an attack."
But wait—it wasn’t over.
A command prompt suddenly popped up, asking visitors to enter a code. If they typed in “FOOLS20” (our 20% off discount code), they got a shocking message:
🚨 "ERROR: Breach Detected. We've Detected the Hacker… Filing Police Report..."
…followed by a moment of pure panic.
But just when things seemed like they were about to get serious…
🎉 "Gotcha! Happy April Fools'! Here's a 25% Off Coupon – FOOLS25"
That’s right—we pranked you, and then we rewarded you for it.
Why We Did This Prank
At Designz3D, we love creating cool, innovative, and unexpected experiences. We’re in the 3D printing business, but we’re also in the business of having fun.
April Fools’ isn’t just about playing tricks—it’s about engaging with our customers in a way that makes them laugh, keeps them curious, and gives them a story to tell.
And based on the reactions we got… this one was a huge success.
People’s Reactions Were Hilarious
😂 "OMG I thought my computer got hacked!"
😳 "I almost closed the tab and restarted my browser…"
🤣 "This is next-level marketing. Well played."
💸 "Well, I guess I HAVE to use that 25% off now!"
Some people even sent the link to their friends just to see them fall for it. (You sneaky pranksters, we see you.)
How You Can Get In on the Fun
If you missed the prank, don’t worry—you can still check it out right here:
👉 designz3d.com/pages/april-fools
And don’t forget to grab your 25% off coupon: FOOLS25—because pranks are fun, but discounts are even better. 😎
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, we had one goal: make people smile. And based on the reactions, we think we nailed it.
So tell us—did we get you? 😆
Contact us and let us know! And if you loved this, share it with a friend and see if they fall for it too.
Until next time… stay creative, stay curious, and always check the date before believing everything you see online. 😉
🚀 - The Designz3D Team