Week 2 - Journal

Ideation

Swan-Inspired Glasses Design

Inspiration:

Drawing design elements from the swan as a symbol of elegance, focusing on the graceful curve of its neck as the main element.

Main Concept:

A glasses design with temples inspired by the curve of the swan's neck, featuring a frame that reflects its fluidity and elegance.

Design Elements:

Frame: Smooth, flowing lines representing the swan's softness.
Lenses: Oval or round shape reflecting the swan's eyes.
Temples: Soft curves inspired by the neck's shape.

Colors and Materials:

White and black to highlight the concept.
Lightweight materials such as plastic and wood.

Functionality:

A comfortable and stylish design that combines practicality with beauty.

Inspiration&cad sketch

Tool Chain

Which software/machines/materials did you use in the assignment? Why?

For this assignment, I will use the Laser Cutting Machine to cut the glasses frame and laser cad programme . This choice is made because the laser cutting process allows for precise and clean cuts on materials like wood, which are ideal for creating the smooth lines and curves needed for the frame design.

For the temples, I plan to use the 3D Printing Machine to print them. This method offers the flexibility to create intricate shapes and smooth curves that resemble the graceful curve of the swan's neck. The 3D printing technique also allows for more detailed customization and faster prototyping.

As for the materials, I will use plywood for the frame, as these materials are durable, lightweight, and can easily be processed with laser cutting. For the temples, I will use plastic filament suitable for 3D printing to ensure durability and flexibility.

for modling I used fusion 360 and for 3D printing I used cura.

Laser Cutting Machine

3D Printing Machine

Design/Preparation Process

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?

Design Process:

For Frame :

I imported the freehand sketch into Fusion 360 using the Canvas tool and placed it on the front plane. Then, I selected the desired dimensions by measuring from one point to another, representing the width of the glasses. I started tracing over the sketch with arcs, defining each arc's dimensions and its X and Y distances from the origin point until I completed the frame. After that, I performed an Extrude operation and created screw holes. I then exported the file as a DXF and imported it into LaserCAD. In LaserCAD, I grouped the entire shape using Ctrl+G, assigned the black color since all the parts were cuts, and set the power to 60 and speed to 10.

For Arm:

For the glasses arm, I relied on drawing two arcs with dimensions that alike the freehand sketch's smoothness and made them tangent to each other. Then, I created the upper part with additional arcs to complete the shape of a swan’s neck. This sketch was on the front plane, where I defined the arm’s length, the dimensions of each arc, and their distances from the origin. I then saved the file as an STL and imported it into where I used 10% infill and a 0.2 quality setting.

Modling links:

Frame

Arms

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?

I exported the Frame file as a DXF and imported it into LaserCAD. In LaserCAD, I grouped the entire shape using Ctrl+G, assigned the black color since all the parts were cuts, and set the power to 60 and speed to 10.

I imported STL in Cura where I used 10% infill and a 0.2 quality setting.

wich is take 4 grames and 35 min. for each arm.

Then, the frame and arms are assembled using M3 screws and nuts .

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?

I asked about the challenges I faced while preparing the files, and the trainers played a big role in overcoming the obstacles.

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?

The challenge I faced in the design was how to make the freehand sketch match the exact dimensions I wanted. I kept searching until I discovered the option to use the Scale tool from point to point.

Final Project

How can you use the skills and knowledge that you've acquired this week in your final project?

Tool Proficiency:

Laser Cutting: Training on using the laser cutting machine has enhanced my ability to work efficiently and accurately, making it easier to produce complex parts for the project.
3D Design Software: Improving my skills in design software like Fusion allows me to create detailed and precise models for 3D printing or other manufacturing processes.
Impact on the Final Project:
These skills will enable me to execute my final project with precision and creativity while ensuring it meets both functional and aesthetic goals. Additionally, the technical and collaborative expertise I have developed will help me address challenges efficiently and deliver a high-quality outcome.

WOW!

What is the coolest thing that you've learned this week? What is something that you will never forget from this week?

The coolest thing I’ve learned this week is how to combine artistic design with advanced manufacturing techniques, such as laser cutting and 3D printing. It’s fascinating to see how these technologies can bring creative concepts to life with precision and efficiency.

One thing I will never forget from this week is the importance of collaboration and feedback. The process of sharing ideas, receiving input, and working together to refine designs has been incredibly rewarding. It showed me how valuable collective input is in improving a project and how different perspectives can lead to better outcomes.

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.

Assignment Design Files

frame DXF

ARM

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