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Ideation
Ideation
Phone Stand Dsign with a Handle – for Laser Cutting
I’m designing a portable phone stand with a built-in handle, optimized for laser cutting from materials like acrylic or plywood. It’s meant to be practical, stylish, and easy to carry.
This idea matters to me because it combines functionality, user experience, and digital fabrication. I often face the hassle of keeping my phone upright hands-free, and most stands are either bulky or not travel-friendly. By creating this lightweight, handle-equipped stand, I’m solving a personal need — and possibly helping others with the same problem.
Beyond Sight – A 3D-Printed Sculpture Floating in Mid-Air
This artwork is an abstract 3D sculpture representing the upper half of the human body, suspended in the air, evoking a sense of lightness and stillness. It expresses the idea that beauty doesn't always lie in completeness, but sometimes in what is absent or hidden — a message that resonates with me, as I believe art should touch emotions and connect people on a deeper level.
Tool Chain&Machines
Tool Chain&Machines
3D-Printed
3D-Printed
Ender-3 / Ender-3 V2
Ender-3 / Ender-3 V2
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
laser work v6
Machine: Malky
Materials: Play Wood 3mm
laser cutting machine
Design/Preparation Process
Design/Preparation Process
3D-Printed
3D-Printed
3D Printing Preparation Steps
Download the STL file from the website.
Install and open Ultimaker Cura.
Import the STL file into Cura.
Adjust the model size, printing speed, and filament extrusion settings.
Make sure that the support (normal mode) is enabled so it covers all necessary parts.
Review all design stages carefully and ensure everything is correct.
Save the file with all parameters (size, color, and other details) for review by the expert.
Transfer the final file immediately to the 3D printer for fabrication.
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting Preparation Steps
Download the file in DXF format.
Open LaserWork software.
Click on File and import the DXF file.
Reduce the size from the X and Y dimensions until you reach the required size.
Position the design on the edge of the wooden sheet to maximize material usage.
Make any modifications you need to the design.
Save the file so it’s ready to be uploaded to the laser cutting machine.
Development/Implementation Process
Development/Implementation Process
Explain the development/implementation process of your assignment. How did you use the machine/tool to manufacture or implement the design 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?
3D-Printed
3D-Printed
video_2025-07-31_00-16-01.mp4I’ve adjusted the design to be more compact and efficient, reducing filament usage while maintaining functionality.
I used 4 grams of filament and the print took 50 minutes.
Some data was adjusted during the process before shooting, but there was a minor technical issue.
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
video_2025-07-31_00-17-36.mp4I used LaserWork to design the phone stand, taking into account the overall dimensions and size of the phone. I adjusted the cut and speed settings to achieve an aesthetically pleasing shape.
Community of Learning
Community of Learning
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?
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?
For me, it was the first time working practically with both programs, and I learned a lot. Applying them in real projects was personally beneficial — I feel I gained valuable experience. Although I didn’t receive feedback, I believe the design turned out very good for a first attempt.
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?
While designing the model, I was careful to minimize support waste as much as possible. However, I only noticed after printing that the back part of the design was built over an empty space without proper support, which affected the final result.
Also, if we go back to the video, we had to add a stabilizer because the machine started shaking, and everything was about to fall — but luckily, we fixed it in time. I learned that I need to pay close attention to every small detail, as even minor things can significantly impact the final design.
The design was of high quality, but I wanted to add some written text. However, it required adjustments within the system. Later on, I learned how to do it properly.
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?
The final project requires careful attention to every component, as each one affects the plant’s nutrition system and overall cultivation. That’s why I’ll take into account all the mistakes I made and continue learning to improve further.
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?
What I loved most this week was getting to know and work with amazing people. I learned a lot from them, and we tried many things together. I got the chance to be both a driver and a leader, and we even presented something we had worked on as a team.
And that we kept asking questions without being embarrassed to make mistakes — we learned through the process together.
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.
Assignment Design Files
Assignment Design Files
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