TASK 5 | ITERATION & DEVELOPMENT
TASK 5 | ITERATION & DEVELOPMENT
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FIRST: SIGN UP & INSTALLATION
Your teacher will have already created an account for you using your school email address. HOWEVER, you must use your email address without the .gapps (example: wool3456@uwcsea.edu.sg). This is because many of you have used this email with other products already, such as TinkerCAD which causes login issues.
You should have received an email invite from AUTODESK, the company that creates Fusion 360. Click on the activation link to complete your account and access the software (it needs to be downloaded and installed).
DO NOT SIGN UP INDEPENDENTLY / AS A TRIAL (you will not be able to save or export anything)
PREFER TINKERCAD?
PREFER TINKERCAD?
TinkerCAD to Fusion360.movIf you find TinkerCAD more familiar, you may use it to create your model and then export your design into Fusion 360 to generate high quality renders. See video for how.
Note: The 'Export to Fusion 360' option in TinkerCAD rarely works so you're best following the method in the video.
FUSION 360 SHORTCUT KEYS
FUSION 360 SHORTCUT KEYS
WHAT IS A 'FINAL RENDER'?
Essentially, this is a higher definition version of your deign that better simulates the materials applied.
Fusion 360_Download Transparent PNG.movTip: When downloading, download as a transparent .PNG
Consider Construction.
Whether manufacturing from wood, card or other materials, consider and then design into your model, how it will be assembled and/or held together - joint types, etc.
KEY WORDS
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KEY WORDS
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Ideation - The process of generating a wide range of design ideas and possibilities before narrowing down to the best ones.
Concept Sketch - A rough 2-D drawing used to explore the basic idea of a design (form, features), without detailed or final finish.
2D Drawing - A drawing that shows an object in two dimensions (height & width) but lacks depth; used for initial idea exploration.
3D Isometric Drawing - A more advanced drawing that shows an object in three dimensions (height, width, depth) at an angle so you can see multiple sides.
Annotation - Written notes on a sketch or drawing that explain the features, materials, functions or special design decisions.
Specification Criteria - The defined requirements or guidelines your design must meet (e.g., “The lamp must diffuse light gently,” “use sustainable materials”).
Line Weight - The thickness or thinness of lines in a drawing; used to emphasise main forms vs details, giving visual clarity.
Function - The purpose or job of a part of the design — what it does and how it works for the user (e.g., “shade diffuses light to reduce glare”).
Justify - To provide reasoning for design choices — explaining why you made that choice and how it fulfills specification or user need.
Development Sketch - A more refined drawing that takes an initial concept further—improving on features, materials, and construction details before finalising.
EXAMPLE CAD DESIGNS
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