Welcome to our digital design elective.

In this elective we have four main goals:

• Learn to use the software used to design for our 3D printer and laser cuter.

• Learn about the qualities of good design and environmentally responsible design.

• Use our digital tools to create original, useful, high-quality creations.

• Work to become independent problem solvers.

Challenge #1 - 3D Printed Candle Holder

• Use Tinkercad to design an original 3D candle holder for an LED candle.

• Candle holder must be at least 2" cubed.

• Candle holder may not exceed 3" cubed.

• Candle holder sides must 1/8 inches thick or less.

• Candle holder must have cut-outs that open to the center of the vessel.

• Completed design must be added to class folder as an .STL file.

• Send Mrs. Bisson and email informing her that you have completed your design and are ready to have it printed. Email must have proper subject, greeting, tone, and signature.

• Completed print must be sanded smooth.

• Completed design must be painted, polished, and/or sealed.

Challenge #2 - Laser Cut and Etched Box

• Use Adobe Illustrator to create a pattern for a 3D box that can, mostly, hold together without adhesive (a little wood glue at the end ensures longevity).

• Test a print on the Glowforge using draftboard.

• Make adjustments and improvements to your design

• Export final Illustrator design as a .SVG file with your name and "cut" (ex. Bisson_Cut.SVG) and add to class folder.

• Sketch etchings using iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate.

• Export sketch as a .PNG file with your name and "etch" (ex. Bisson_Etch.PNG) and add to class folder.

• Send Mrs. Bisson and email informing her that you have completed your design and are ready to have it printed. Email must have proper subject, greeting, tone, and signature.

• Sand, glue, and seal final product.

Challenge #3 - Self Designed Project

Once you have successfully completed the first two design challenges you may begin on a project of your choosing. However, before you begin you must fill out this Google Doc and wait for a response from Mrs. Bisson. There are a few guidelines.

• This must be a project YOU design on the digital tools I have shared with you. We are not printing/cutting/etching projects created by others.

• This project must be a reflection a considerable investment of time and effort.

• This project must be something you have a use for and not a waste of materials.

• All artwork on the project must be original. You may not use any copyrighted material.

• This project must be small. It cannot be larger than a 3x3 inch cube.