Week 3 - Journal

Ideation

This pencil holder is inspired by the shape of everyone's favorite treat cookies Its playful and warm design adds a cheerful touch to any desk.

Design Description:
The pencil holder is crafted to look like a 3D cookie, with wavy edges and small dots that mimic the texture of a real biscuit. The entire design is sturdy and modern, making it a perfect decorative piece to keep your desk organized.

Materials and Colors:
The materials used provide a warm and natural feel, with soft beige and brown painted wood that reflect the charm of freshly baked cookies. The design is durable enough to withstand daily use.

Purpose:
Not just an ordinary pencil holder, but a piece that adds character and uniqueness to any workspace. It’s perfect for those who love to bring an element of fun and creativity into their daily lives.

Inspiration:
The idea came from a desire to turn simple joys—like enjoying a cookie—into a design that makes daily life more organized and enjoyable.

The pencil holder combines functionality with beauty, adding a personal touch inspired by our sweetest moments.

Inspiration&cad sketch

Tool Chain

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

For this assignment, I used the laser cutting machine to create the entire pencil holder. This method ensures precise and clean cuts, which are crucial for achieving the intricate biscuit-like design.

For assembly, I utilized T-slots and M3 screws for secure and sturdy connections, avoiding the use of adhesives or 3D printing to maintain simplicity and efficiency in the production process.

In this project, I used 3mm thick plywood as the main material for the design due to its ease of handling and durability, which suits the idea of the product.

I used Fusion 360 for 3D modeling to develop the design and ensure its accuracy before the execution stage. For cutting, I used Laser CAD, where I set black for cutting , ensuring clarity in the process on the laser machine and precise task execution.

This selection of materials and software helped achieve the product in the best possible form while maintaining the required precision and quality.

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:

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 and T-Slots . Then I draw side and base and assembled all parts in one file to get final shape for pen container .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.

Modling links:

Pen Holder

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?

For assembly, I utilized T-slots and M3 screws for secure and sturdy connections, avoiding the use of adhesives or 3D printing to maintain simplicity and efficiency in the production process.

This approach ensures a practical and efficient design while keeping the assembly process straightforward and user-friendly.

In this project, I used 3mm thick plywood as the main material for the design due to its ease of handling and durability, which suits the idea of the product.

This selection of materials and software helped achieve the product in the best possible form while maintaining the required precision and quality.

In this design, I drew each part separately in its own file and then assembled them into a single file.

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?

One of the challenges I faced was that I was a bit confused when trying to draw all the parts in one file, as I didn't want the parts to overlap and wanted to feel more freedom in the design. I drew each part separately and then assembled them, which gave me a clearer vision and helped develop my skill in accurately adjusting dimensions without errors.

Final Project

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

This week, I've gained valuable skills and knowledge in designing, preparing, and manufacturing using tools like Fusion 360 and Laser CAD. These skills can be applied effectively to my final project in several ways:

Design Precision: Utilizing Fusion 360 has helped improve my ability to create accurate 3D models and handle complex designs. I can apply this precision to ensure that all parts of the final project fit seamlessly together.
Material Handling: Understanding how to work with materials like plywood and knowing their properties will help in selecting the right materials for the project to achieve both functionality and aesthetics.
Laser Cutting and Engraving: Proficiency in Laser CAD and operating laser cutting machines will allow me to bring detailed and refined designs to life in my final project.
Problem-Solving and Adjustment: Developing skills in dimension adjustment and managing design challenges will help in overcoming any obstacles during the manufacturing process of the final project.
Quality Control: Implementing techniques for quality assurance will ensure that the final project meets the required standards in terms of precision, durability, and overall finish.

By applying these acquired skills, I can enhance the overall outcome of my final project, ensuring both creativity and functionality are achieved effectively.

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 effectively use Laser CAD to prepare designs for laser cutting and engraving. Seeing how precise and detailed the results can be was really impressive and rewarding.

Something I'll never forget from this week is the process of designing and assembling individual parts separately before combining them into a final product. It taught me a lot about attention to detail and the importance of accuracy in every step of the manufacturing process.

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

Front DXF

Side

Base

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