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DIGITAL FABRICATION FLOW FROM CONCEPT DESIGN TO FABRICATION
DIGITAL FABRICATION FLOW FROM CONCEPT DESIGN TO FABRICATION
End of course print: 6 Pack Layout Setup
Create a print sheet to attach your laser logo, vinyl logo, 3D print logo
Create a faux print sheet that has images with the background removed
Create a new cover slide for your portfolio (add it to the top of the deck)
3a. FAB Logo Design Part 1 Sketch LOGO Concept SKETCHes
LOGO Concept SKETCHes
Using quantity over quality (50 lbs slide), generate several sketches of a logo that you will then use on each of the Fab Lab machines. In the next activity, you will be asked to digitize the design using 2D design software. You should apply your knowledge of Principles and Elements of Design to your logo.
Article: 50 Lbs = "A" (Slide)
LOGO ACTIVITY:
LOGO ACTIVITY:
Design an identity / brand Logo
FAB Logo Design Part 1 Sketch - Design a Personal Logo that represents your brand. Create an image that is iconic and memorable for others to associate with your identity. Start with a blank sheet of paper.
(Replace with image that shows 1. Full page thumbnail, 6, 3, 1)
Illustrator Part 1
Illustrator Part 1
1. FAB Understanding 2D Design - Understanding 2D, Vector, Raster, Lines, Paths, Shapes, and Properties. SLIDES
Illustrator Part 2
Illustrator Part 2
2a FAB Illustrator Part A. First Time - Document Setup, Layout, Basic Tools, Pen, Selection, Pathfinder, Grid
- Create New Document (24x12)
- Layout view (Essentials Classic)
- Basic Tools
- Pen Tool, Line Tool
- Selection Tools - (V- Selection),(A- Direct Selection)
- Object Properties
- Pathfinder
- Grid
2b. FAB Illustrator Part B.. Using the Basics. Tools, shapes, and lines
- Properties - Transform
- Use of X:, Y: coordinates
- Use of W:, H: (link ratio)
- Properties - Appearance - Stroke, Fill
- Pathfinder (Shift + Ctrl + F9)
Tips and Strategies:
Show Grid and Ruler (Link)
What Gets Cut (Link)
Illustrator - Know and Be able to Do:
Pizza Slice Exercise: Follow the step-by-step tutorial on this webpage to generate your own Pizza Slice logo.
Goal: Show an understanding of the design tools in Adobe Illustrator.
Post completed work in your portfolio and include a caption.
Goal: Show an understanding of the design tools in Adobe Illustrator.
Post completed work in your portfolio and include a caption.
Illustrator Part 3
Illustrator Part 3
3a. FAB Illustrator Keychain
Using illustrator to design something for the first time in the laser cutter
FILE Check:
All cut lines are red and 0.001
measures 2" wide
includes hole (.125 inches)
includes gray and black etching
move to top right corner of page
SAVE to a FOLDER with your NAME in this location on the student shared drive:
I:\4 MakerSpace\2 Classes\...
LOGO DESIGN SECTION
SKETCH ILLUSTRATOR
LASER CUT VINYL CUT
3D DESIGN 3D PRINT
1. Vector Logo in Illustrator
1. Vector Logo in Illustrator
Redesign your logo in Adobe Illustrator
Assignment: FAB Logo Design Part B - Design in Illustrator
Redesign your logo in Adobe Illustrator. Use all of the previous tools and techniques to create a design-friendly logo.
1a. Review the SKETCH IMPORT OPTIONS below to determine the best way to bring your sketch into Adobe Illustrator.
Pay attention to line, line weight, shapes, shade (value)
Use the Pathfinder, alignment, and arrange layer order tools.
Resize the max dimension to 3. 5 inches wide or 3 inches tall
Add contour outline / "offset path to create a boundary around the logo.
generate laser cut paths (red 0.01pt lines)
1a. SKETCH IMPORT OPTIONS
1a. SKETCH IMPORT OPTIONS
Option 1: Redraw your logo using common shapes, the shape builder tools, and manipulating Text.
Option 2: An alternative method is to trace or redraw the image using Illustrator tools, lines, and shapes. Tip: Move the sketch to the bottom layer and draw on the next layer above it. Then hide your bottom sketch layer.
Option 3: Digital Import and VECTOR TRACE in software.
Digital import of a scan, drawing, or internet graphic.
Using a high contrast (black and white) and high-quality image, create a vector graphic using the image trace function on Adobe Illustrator.
I:\4 MakerSpace\1 DiGiorgio\1 IMAGES and Logos\Mr D Logo
1b. Create a contour outline (offset)
1b. Create a contour outline (offset)
Add contour outline / "offset path to create a boundary around the logo.
generate laser cut paths (red 0.01pt lines)
2. Laser Etch and Cut
2. Laser Etch and Cut
ON 1/8" PLYWOOD
Confirm your design with cut paths (red 0.01pt) and raster parts (black)
Setup file for print (top left corner of artboard)
Setup machine for print
LOGO ACTIVITY:
LOGO ACTIVITY:
Laser Cut your logo design showing...
...different etched grayscales
...a vector cutline (0.001)
... (2.5 inches)
MAKE 2 COPIES
one for me, one for your final page
Examples
Examples
3. VINYL CUT Decal
3. VINYL CUT Decal
Make a decal sticker using a white background (contour outline, and a top layer with a color of your choice.
Advanced 1 - Multi-color (layer) decal sticker
Advanced 2 - Full Color "Print & Cut" using the Circuit or Roland SG-300
Make: Vinyl Cutter Logo Design
Artboard 1.pngOne Color
Single color decal outline.
With Backing
Single color decal on a white contour cut background.
Two Color
Two colors on a white contour cut background.
4. 3D DESIGN
4. 3D DESIGN
Use Tinker CAD to recreate your design showing multiple layers.
3mm,6mm
LOGO ACTIVITY:
LOGO ACTIVITY:
Size to be the same as your laser cut logo.
Max: 3.5" inches wide, or 3" tallThickness: Print contains three different layer thickness
3mm(most likely base), 6mm (elevated), 2mm recessed
Complete / Document
Export STL file - Save to Student Shared Drive (I:/)
Save an image or screen clip to add to your portfolio
Include a clickable “Sharing” link to your online TinkerCad file as a caption on your portfolio post
(make sure the file is set to “public” in the sharing options
5. 3D PRINT
5. 3D PRINT
Successfully print your design in 2.5 dimensions.
How can you make it more 3D?
Can you print multiple parts that fit together?
EXTENSIONS for more OPPORTUNITIES
EXTENSIONS for more OPPORTUNITIES
Illustrator 3D
Light it up with LEDs
Iron-on Vinyl
FINAL Submissions
FINAL Submissions
Google Slide Deck with all assignments included
Create 6 pack print sheets
New faux Print page to replace Cover Slide of your Google Portfolio
Print Page to glue on your Laser Cut, Vinyl Cut, and 3D Print
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