USB powered devices and LED'S are very popular and adaptable as they do not require a lot of power and you now have easy access to USB power plugs and sockets around the home. This USB Lantern project is based around the idea of flat pack furniture / self assembly and the final product should produce a beautiful, elegant yet complex outcome that demonstrates lots of design skills.Â
For this project you will learn how to create Zentangles, digital sketching, 3D sketching, 3D CAD (Onshape), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, laser cutting, 3D Printing and possibly some hand manufacture skills should you incorporate hardwood for a base.Â
This is the complete USB Lantern workbook.
Complete the 5 'W' questions and then write your Design Brief. This will be explained to you by your teacher.
Research a range of lighting, particularly lanterns. Annotate the images you find to describe, explain and evaluate the product.Â
This is an example of a completed research sheet including brief annotation to describe and explain. Click the button below to see more examples.
Research styles, patterns and images from a design movement. This will help you reflect back on design styles and tends.Â
An example of images from a design movement.
Using Pinterest, Google images, and other search software research Zentangles, how to create them and some examples that you like. You may wish to look at the current trends which are optical ilusion ones.
Student example of completed Zentangle for USB lantern. Click on the button below to see further examples.
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Design Specification
Environment research
Template to create your own Zentangle designs
Use this template (A) to sketch your design for the wooden panel
Use this template (B) to sketch your design for the wooden panel
Use this template (A) to attempt to sketch in 3D your final USB lantern design
Use this template (B) to attempt to sketch in 3D your final USB lantern design