Upland enables players to be entrepreneurs in the metaverse by opening and operating their own businesses, called metaventures. There are several different types of metaventures, but specifically this page will discuss factories. Players are able to open factories that are able to create (manufacture) NFTs. As Upland is recreating the real world, like a real world factory, production takes time and resources (in this case, spark). These 3D designs are created in blender and adhere to strict design guidelines.
If you are a 3D designer, you fall into one of the 5 categories of Upland players, and your skills are in high demand. As a designer there are benefits for you to create your own factory, primarily that you are able to earn royalties in perpetuity of sales on your items produced. Learn more about the manufacturing process and setting up your own factory here.
You can read all about the design requirements for all types of Upland 3D assets in their gitbook link here. Once your factory has been approved, you must submit all map asset designs individually for approval.