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Using my computer, easel, and the X-carve I created a sign with some different martial arts on it because I love martial arts and want to do more. These designs include a person with boxing gloves on, also two people in a Muay Thai fight. They also include some wrestlers, the MMA logo, and a boxing glove.

During this process, I learned how to use Easel and the X-carve. I also learned how to clamp down wood using the clamps provided. Another thing I learned is one little thing can mess you up quite a bit.

The 7 standards of the class are Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Computational Thinker, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. My project ties to Innovative Designer because I stayed with an authentic topic to the end. Another reason my project connects to Innovative Designer is because I brainstormed original questions for my project. A third reason is because I used a variety of digital tools to make my design.

A challenge I overcame on this project was getting the cuts right and centering the design. I was able to do it by continuously changing the cut depth and constantly moving the design around. Another challenge I overcame on this project was finding the right pictures and images for my design. I was able to do it by searching for different things for a couple of days.

Given a chance to do this again, I would change the size of the piece of wood I used. The reason why I would change it is because I would've liked for design to be bigger. Another thing I would change would be what images I used. The reason why I would change this is because I feel that I could've found better picture if I had searched for longer.

Hastings High School Career and Technical Education Program offers Agriculture, Business Management, Computer Programming, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Digital Multimedia, Engineering Design, Finance, Insurance, Marketing.  My project connects to the Engineering Design CTE program at Hastings High School.  My project connects to careers in innovative design and product designing. Product designers have salaries ranging from 60k to 150k. Innovative designers have salaries ranging from 45k to 110k.