IDUS 209
In this course, I learned essential skills for crafting models using digital and physical methods. We covered workshop tools, CAD software, and digital prototyping equipment. Emphasis was on seamless workflow between digital and physical realms, with a focus on meticulous file preparation and manipulation of components. Projects like cardboard vehicles and Bluetooth speakers provided practical applications, while access to the SCAD wood shop expanded our capabilities. Overall, it was a valuable experience that enhanced my proficiency in design and fabrication.
Timeline
Course
Instructor
Role
Spring 2024
IDUS 209
William Woods
Team Lead
Pink Foam
From digital design to physical creation, I explored the versatile realm of pink foam by making 10 pink foam pen holders. Beginning with digital renders, I transitioned to hands-on carving, meticulously crafting intricate designs with precision tools. This process bridged the gap between virtual blueprints and tangible sculptures, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design realization.
Materials
Pink foam and Metal weights
Tools
Rasp, Sandpaper, Dremel, and Hot Glue
Software
Rhinosouers
3D Models
Final Models
Hard Core Foam Core
Our mission was to create an innovative vehicle for group journeys crafted from cardboard and foam board. The process began with detailed hand sketches, which evolved into digital renders, visualizing a futuristic mode of transportation. We then transitioned to hands-on construction, cutting and assembling each component with hand tools, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Each step involved meticulous refinement to strike the right balance between form and function. The final product, reminiscent of something out of a sci-fi novel, is the motorbike of the future.
Team
Xander Grant, Bentley Joseph, Shaoxiong Guan, Finley Peplinski, and Arnav Khair
Materials
Cardboard, Carpet tubing, Epoxy, Wrapping paper, Duct tape, and LEDs
Tools
Dremel
Software
Rhinosouers
Work in Progress
Final Models
Wooden Box
My experience with The Wooden Box was an intricate journey from start to finish. Given a model to replicate, I began by engraving a wooden insert with a laser, then meticulously sanding and gluing it into place. Following this, I vacuum-formed Styrene sheets onto the mold, carefully drawing and cutting the wood to incorporate intricate dado cuts for an interlocking design. After assembling and gluing the pieces together, I dedicated days to sanding until achieving perfection. Finally, layers of sealant and shellac were applied.
Materials
MDF, Plywood, Styrene sheet, Glue, Shellac, Sanding sealer, and Sandpaper
Software
Rhinosouers
Tools
Laser engraver, Table saw, Vacuum former, Bandsaw, Router, and Disc sander
Work in Progress
Final Boxes
Bluetooth Speaker
From digital design to physical creation, I explored the versatile realm of pink foam by making 10 pink foam pen holders. Beginning with digital renders, I transitioned to hands-on carving, meticulously crafting intricate designs with precision tools. This process bridged the gap between virtual blueprints and tangible sculptures, emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design realization.
Materials
Polar Wood, Wood Glue, FDM, Body Bondo, Wood Bondo, Cutting Board Oil, Sandpaper, Primer, Spray Paint, Spray Paint 2K, Speaker Pods, Control Pod, Drill Bits, Lithium Battery Pack
Software
Rhinosouers
Tools
Table Saw, Router, Compound Miter Saw, 3D Printer, Drill Press, Hand Drill, Band Saw, Disc Sander
Work in Progress
Final Speaker
That's all for now!
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