Part 2 – Refinements made for Version 2 Design refinements during the mid stages of a project are a natural and necessary step in advancing toward the final, fully functional outcome. In part 1, we covered the process of designing and completing the first print of the excavator, referred to as Version 1. Although several … Read more
Part 1 – 3D model features in Version 1 The best things about 3D printing is that it lets you build anything you want, even recreating childhood play-ground fun in a desk-sized project. One such form of inspiration comes from the sand excavator commonly found on playgrounds, which kids sit upon to scoop sand. I … Read more
If you’re aiming to gain practical experience in a design field, few approaches are more effective than tackling a DIY project during your free time. These hands-on experiences immerse you in real-world situations, pushing you to apply design principles and develop problem-solving skills that are directly relevant to professional work. With so many DIY projects … Read more
Designing anything takes countless hours of thought, hard work, and refinement to tackle every challenge… but designing something to function in space? That’s a whole other level. The recent engineering challenge of designing a safety system for the moon’s surface has been taken on by thousands of engineers and designers—including myself. Where everyone has spent … Read more
For a designer who regularly uses AutoCAD in their daily tasks, using the software can eventually become second nature—easy to navigate and intuitive. As you grow more familiar with it, you’ll begin to notice both its strengths and its limitations. One area where I found AutoCAD to be limiting is in its ability to create … Read more