mairin o'brien

This is a photo of what my logo looks like after it was laser-cut. While using the laser-cutter, I learned that there are different levels for speed and power for each different material. This was my first time using the laser cutter in this class, and my overall experience was good. I now feel confident enough to laser cut something else in the future.

This image depicts the paper box I made. I used the technique of cutting six squares all the same size of 2 by 2 inches. I then glued the inside of each corner which formed the box. This project was semi-hard because the box measurements had to be the exact same in order for it to pass the test. I liked this project, because instead of just throwing a box together and not caring about the size of each side, I had to pay close attention to the measurements.

This image shows the second box we had to make, the only difference was this box was made out of cardboard. Instead of cutting six different sides out, I sliced every two inches, but kept the entire piece of cardboard together and folded the sides. Instead of gluing all six sides together, I only had to glue two of the sides. I liked this technique better, because the box was more accurate from the measurement standpoint.

This project was small and we learned how to score shape, make flange's, and connect paper without glue. I completed this project with Jori and it was fairly easy. This project will help me in the future when I need to involve texture, or score something.

This is my 3D printed logo. This project was fairly easy, because we learned how to print ahead of time and how to work the machine. The only thing that I could fix if i was to print it again would be to fix the "A" because the middle part fell out and was not connected. Other than that one error, I feel like I can print anything to the 3D printer, or help anyone print.

This is the vinyl cut of my logo. I liked this project, because it was easier then I expected, and I was able to make several versions. The only thing that was hard about this project was on the smaller stickers, it was harder to cut out the tiny details. Other than the removing of excess sticker, the project was fairly easy.

This was what i made for my namestand project. I used the same logo as i did for my sticker and 3D printed name logo. I used gray painted balsa wood to make the etched letters stand out. I am happy as to how this namestand turned out. This project was easy, the only thing that was a little challenging was make the measurements perfect, so the base and the logo would stick together.

These pictures are my first trial of the glasses project. I based the front of the glasses off of these really cute kids swim goggles i found online. I changed the goggle shape more into a round sun glass shape. I took all the measurements for the nose piece, length of sides, and how big the circles should be. To connect the front and sides of the glasses without using glue, i cut small divets into the front and made slots to connect them. The only difficult part of this project was making the slots the same measurements and keeping the sides to stay on the front of the glasses.

This is what my final glasses look like. I used hot glue to glue the top part of the glasses down and and then i used the excess shapes that were cut out to add texture to the front of the glasses. I then added the sides in the slots. the only thing wrong with this final project is the usage of hot glue, because there were excess amounts that were visible.

This is my 3D printed version for the light circuit project. At first, i had two different design i was going to choose from, but one student suggested i just combined them. As you can see from the picture, there is a turtle, and on his shell are geodes. These two different designs were combined to make my final project. i applied the skills i learned while going through the tinkercad tutorial process. This project was fun because i got to combine two designs into one to make a pretty cool outcome.

These images depict my sketching process for making my clock. I had several ideas, and six of my sketches were just parts of what i wanted my final to look like. My idea was to make a Cleveland clock with the skyline in the back, with the numbers 216 bolded, and words that say "Cleveland Ohio" towards the bottom.

This image shows the rough sketch of my clock. the only thing this sketch does not have shown is the word cleveland, because i was still deciding what font i wanted to use. I was happy with this design and the fact that i got to combine different elements of what i wanted and put them all together.

After cardboard cutting the pieces of my clock, I glued them all together, and it ended up looking like the image. the only thing i did not have added to this clock was the etched numbers on the back of the clock. I went with a small calligraphy font, the only thing that was challenging about the font is it was really small and hard to attach to the back of the clock. The Cleveland word also did not remind me of Cleveland, and it wasn't really authentic or what i wanted.

This is what my final clock looks like. I changed the Cleveland logo to something that reminds me of Cleveland, and that is the Cleveland signs built around different places in Cleveland. I stained the wood of the pieces i wanted to stand out, and i used a dark brown color, and i am very happy with how it turned out. The clock works like a normal clock, and throughout this project, I used the design process, and got to use different machines and tools to make my final clock look like it does.

This is my final project. Mr. D asked us to make something to help either the environment or the people at Hawken. Since we only had two classes left, I decided to make a small game that people can play. I have always enjoyed maze games, so i decided to create one for my final project. I was successful on my first print from the 3D printer, and i used clear acrylic to cover the game. I had never worked with acrylic before, so it was completely new for me. The cutting of the material was simple because i had used the machine for several other projects, the hard part was finding what glue would work best and be rarely visible. The second part of my game was finding balls that were the right size and would be able to make it through the maze. I decided to use playdoh for my balls and just let them sit out to dry and harden. Overall, i really enjoyed this project.

Throughout this semester in the FabLab, i learned how to use different machines, how to cut wood, 3D print, make stickers, and so much more. I learned that I am good at vinyl cutting. At the beginning of the semester, I had a lot of trouble with Adobe Illustrator, but towards the end of the semester, I got better and now know most of the tools and how to create my projects. One thing i would change is offering a full year course for the FabLab class, because i feel like by the time i got used to all the machines, the semester was almost over. My favorite project was the clock project, because i got to be as creative as i wanted. The most challenging project was the light circuit project, because i had to make sure the light circuit could fit into the shape, and i have to make sure there was enough support to be held up, because if there was not enough support, the entire structure would fall down. There was not one project i was specifically proud of, but, i was proud of all of them after being able to complete them to my best ability.