Students will explore different software applications for creating a simple 3D prototype design. As a class we will brainstorm ideas for replicating and/or customizing designs for common simple objects that are used to solve routine problems. Examples might include is designing a tool to fasten materials together (wrench, hammer, screw driver), lego type building blocks, etc.

Students will use 123d Design and/or Sketchup to “solve” their problem. Objects will be imported to Meshmixer for final tweaking and prepping for 3D printing.

Reflection –  I made a cookie cutter for my simple solution to a simple problem project. I shaped it like a G because my name is Gabby (my name starts with a G), and also because I want my entire family to eat Gabby cookies!!!!!!!!!     😀 First what I did was type a letter G on the ground using the text tool. I made it the right size and then I used the polyline tool to create the shape inside of it. I extruded that down about 20 inches making it disappear completely.  😯  😯 When it printed I was very happy!!!! I will make lots of Gabby cookies now!!!!!! 😉  😉 I liked this project and I am really happy with the way my project turned out!!!!