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Ideation
Ideation
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week.
Tell us about your assignment's idea for this week.
Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Why do you care about this idea? What inspired you? (Please include images or links to sources of inspiration)
Pen Holder with Two Compartments
Pen Holder with Two Compartments
This project aims to design and fabricate a creative and functional pen and pencil holder that can rest on a tabletop.
I wanted to incorporate the IDC "INDUSTRIAL DESIGN COMMUNITY" logo into the design so this would be the first fabrication project made for the community, giving it a unique identity and sense of belonging.
The design will be created in Fusion 360 using 2.5D parts and assembled with proper joints, making it suitable for laser cutting fabrication.
Key Features:
Key Features:
Two or more compartments on one base, with at least one compartment fully enclosed by 4 faces.
Compartments designed for different stationery items (e.g., pens, sticky notes, paper clips).
At least one jointing technique incorporated, such as T-slot or Bracket with Captive Nut.
If using a bracket with captive nut, it will be designed in Fusion 360 and fabricated using 3D printing.
Assembly using M3 screws and nuts.
Design & Fabrication Process:
Design & Fabrication Process:
Concept Development – Explore creative and ergonomic shapes through sketches and references (Google search: “Laser Cut + Pencil Holder”).
3D Modeling – Create all components in Fusion 360, ensuring proper jointing methods are integrated.
Fabrication Preparation – Apply correct laser cutting parameters to all 2.5D parts and export files for production.
Assembly – Fabricate the parts using laser cutting (and 3D printing for brackets if applicable), then assemble using M3 screws and nuts.
Tool Chain
Tool Chain
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?
El Malky ML149
El Malky ML149
Laser Cutter
Prusa 3D Printer
Prusa 3D Printer
Machines
Softwares
Cura
Cura
Slicer Software for
3D Printing
RDWorks
RDWorks
Laser Cutting Software
Plywood 3mm
Plywood 3mm
PLA Filament
PLA Filament
Materials
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment.
Explain the design and/or preparation process of your assignment.
How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
How did you use the tool or software to design and/or prepare your assignment before fabrication/implementation?
Designed using Fusion 360
Designed using Fusion 360
Sketches of the Design
Sketches of the Design
In Fusion 360, I created precise sketches for each part of the two-compartment pen holder.
The base was designed with slots for T-joint connections, ensuring stability.
The divider panel includes two slot openings to interlock with the base and side walls.
The side walls have curved top edges for an ergonomic look, and one wall features a circular cut-out area to hold smaller items.
Holes for M3 screws and captive nuts were added at specific points to allow secure assembly without glue.
Partition Sketch
The Back - Sketch
Making the slot for the partition
Drawing the sketch to cut in the front for the Nut and the screw
Extrude curt the side for the M3 screw.
The other Side Sketch
The Base Sketch
Extrude cut the sketch
Each side of the Design
Each side of the Design
Front Panel: Flat surface with IDC logo space and screw holes for fastening.
Back Panel: Similar to the front but without logo space for a clean finish.
Side Panels: One with a smooth curve at the top, the other with a partial cut-out for easy access to contents.
Base: Rectangular plate with precisely placed slots for vertical parts and screw holes at each corner.
Divider: Narrow vertical panel with two tabs that fit tightly into the base slots, separating the compartments.
These features ensure both functionality, by keeping items organized, and an aesthetic touch that reflects the project’s identity.
Side - Body
Side - Body
Mddle - PArtition - Body
Back - Body
Front - Body
Base - Body
Final Design Asembled
Final Design Asembled
RDWorks File preparation
RDWorks File preparation
Added the DXF files to RDWorks and added the text to be scanned
Added the DXF files to RDWorks and added the text to be scanned
Aligning the Pieces
CUT PARAMETERS
CUT PARAMETERS
Power: 45
Speed: 40
SCAN PARAMETERS
SCAN PARAMETERS
Power: 30
Speed: 250
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment.
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment.
How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design of your assignment?
FABRICATION DAY!
I uploaded the ai file to the RDWorks in the Fab Lab
I uploaded the ai file to the RDWorks in the Fab Lab
Here's the file preview
I aligned it to fit my wood sheet
CUT PARAMETERS
CUT PARAMETERS
SCAN PARAMETERS
SCAN PARAMETERS
After Being Cut
Downloaded the file to the laser cutter!
Downloaded the file to the laser cutter!
Assembled the wood sides together
Assembled the wood sides together
Added the screw, and the nut
Added the screw, and the nut
Finally!
Finally!
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested?
Did you ask for feedback? What are the ideas that others have contributed or suggested?
What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
What was someone else’s idea that you built upon? How did you help your peers? How did your peers help you?
Watching teams presenting their ideas in the session!
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Challenges
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
When you got stuck, what/who did you turn to? At what point did you have to pause to research or learn more before moving on? What are some mistakes, pitfalls, or challenges that others can avoid if they were doing this assignment?
When I uploaded the Illustrator file in AI format, it gave an error and refused to download to the laser cutting machine.
When I uploaded the Illustrator file in AI format, it gave an error and refused to download to the laser cutting machine.
After many attempts, I had to provide the file in DXF format and recreate it from scratch on the laptop connected to the machine.
After many attempts, I had to provide the file in DXF format and recreate it from scratch on the laptop connected to the machine.
Final Project
Final Project
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?
Title of Media
WOW!
WOW!
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?
Title of Media
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Weekly Digest [OPTIONAL]
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Tell us about any other cool things that you've made this week: in the Hands-on activity, tutorial examples, exercises, or any other cool mini-project that you tried out aside from the assignment.
Title of Media
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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