Prototyping and Design 201

◼ 4. Prototyping and Design 201 - Applied Learning, execution, and Impact

This unit asks students to quickly demonstrate a basic understanding of digital fabrication tools and techniques. They are then asked to apply those skills and other rapid prototyping techniques towards the second design challenge and a final Fab4Good project.

Design Activity 1 - Demonstrate Digital Fabrication

Demonstration of basic Digital Fabrication tools and techniques - Document in a digital Portfolio

Complete Parts 1-6 in Digital Fabrication 102

Sketch Process

Adobe Illustrator

Laser Cut

Vinyl Cut

3D Design

3D Print

* Bonus: CNC Something

Design Challenge 2 - Prototyping Process

Prototyping Process by creating a Character Cube

Level 1 - Basic: Hinge, layers, raster etch

Level 2 - Advanced: Motor, Circuit, Input & Output, User Interaction

Design Challenge 3 - Independent

Fab4Good