Week 10
Thu, May 22 CW- image of work completed in class
Thu, May 22 HW – image of completed homework
Tue, May 20 CW- image of work completed in class
This class I finished sanding most of my pieces and also engraved and cut out the rest of all of my pieces. Did a quick assembly to see how it would go, I am yet to glue it.
Tue, May 20 HW – image of completed homework
no hw
Week 9
Fri, May 16 CW- image of work completed in class
Today I sanded all of the successfully printed pieces. I also salvaged some pieces that I’m not sure cut properly, and manually punched joints in there with the blade. There was also uneven sides with some wood from the cutting still attached where it shouldn’t be. Sanded it all off.
Fri, May 16 HW – image of completed homework
no HW
Wed, May 14 CW- image of work completed in class
Printed out most of my pieces. Was unable to obtain progress photos, because I spent the entire period laser cutting. Some of my pieces didn’t cut out properly so I would have to redo it next class.
Wed, May 14 HW – image of completed homework
no HW
Mon, May 12 CW- image of work completed in class
Today in class I completed all of my engraved designs and placed them onto my design. Reorganized the engravings a little bit to better fit my client’s requests. Also, redid my drawer and made a new organization for my new drawer parts. Completely ready to print, just waiting for my turn in line.
Mon, May 12 HW – image of completed homework
NO HW
Week 8
Thu, May 8 CW- image of work completed in class
Today in class, I created a complete drawer that slides in the case in my fusion CAD. This marks the completion of my fusion design. Afterwards, I made 4 separate artboards in Adobe Illustrator and fit all of my piece onto there. The pieces are 20×12, 18.5×11, 21.5×12, and 12×10. The entire design is on there and ready to print.
Thu, May 8 HW – image of completed homework
No HW
Tue, May 6 CW- image of work completed in class
Completed my cardboard version of my desktop organizer. The wheels and the supports hold up the design fine even though the cardboard is very flimsy. I don’t think I need to make any new edits to this, I’m going to focus on printing out my designs next.
Tue, May 6 HW – image of completed homework
No HW
Week 7
Fri, May 2 CW- image of work completed in class
In class, I spent the entire period printing out my cardboard version of the design. I was able to successfully do so with the new corrugated cardboard, which required a little bit of thinking, and managed to print out nearly 50 pieces. I have begun the assembling of the trailer but it is difficult at the moment due to how wobbly the cardboard is. However, I plan to solve this issue with tape next class period. After I finish assembling this cardboard version, I will find some weak points and revise my CAD one final time before I am ready to print.
Fri, May 2 HW – image of completed homework
I was a little bit concerned about the stability of my design even after introducing the hitch with stabilizers design. I know that my client intends for the organizer to hold multiple books, which can become pretty heavy objects. This is why I decided to change the design of the wheels a little bit. Instead of the base support of the wheel only extending between the two pieces of decor, it would now extend all the way parallel and also identical to the piece above it which connects it with the pin. In order to secure this larger wheel base, I have extended the pin to be the same length as the stabilizers on the hitch, which meant that this change in design actually led to me being able to reduce the number of DXF files I need to use from 20 to 18.
Additionally, I experimented with implementing quotes on my side wall designs. I know my client wants to be reminded of/encouraged to row every time they use the organizer. I know that he prefers to use motivational quotes to get him moving every morning, which is why I wanted to see how a quote would fit onto the design. I have began gathering quotes that my client prefers and have started implementing them using Adobe Illustrator to see how they work out. They will probably end up on my final design. At this point, I believe that I am very close to completing my CAD.
Wed, Apr 30 CW- image of work completed in class
Saved all 20 unique parts as DXF files. I still have to print out a total of more than 50~ parts though at this point. I have begun the process for printing, but I haven’t been able to complete it due to the long waiting time. However, I’m sure I can complete it by next class.
Wed, Apr 30 HW – image of completed homework
Used illustrator to come up with a design for the base side of my project. I wanted it to reflect flow, so I made the thing wavy and blue to represent the river and a few bits of red to represent the rowing.
Mon, Apr 28 CW- image of work completed in class
Today in class, I redesigned my wheels and jointed them to the main design. I’ve done a little more sketching in order for the wheels to better resemble the wheels on an actual trailer. I will etch on dents to make the wooden plate itself look more like two tires sitting next to each other. In order the support the weight of the trailer that would be on the wheels, I have designed a hook and stabilizer. It would appear like one of those trailer hooks that connect to the pickup, but it would include three pieces that would support the pressure.
Mon, Apr 28 HW – image of completed homework
Today for homework I created more dividers to separate the snack compartments and the pencil compartments. The charger would go into the drawer, the phone and airpods in the middle space, the pencils in the two large compartments, and the snacks in the four small compartments. Also began design on a wheel, drew it on paper and created a 6 part component (it didn’t know in this screenshot for some reason but I can show it in class).
Week 6
Thu, Apr 24 CW- image of work completed in class
Today in class, I updated the design to include two wings on each pillar instead of one. There were a ton of technical difficulties involving adding a wing, so I had to delete every single component and sketch and recreate the entire thing. However, this time it was much quicker since I already had a plan in mind. I also created a divider along the middle of the tray which separates the 4 snack compartments to the pencil and drawer compartments. I also recreated the side wall sketch because since both sides are linked, if I created an opening on one, the other one followed. Now I just need to create 3 dividers to distinguish the 4 snack compartments, and I will be ready to print.
Thu, Apr 24 HW – image of completed homework
I drew up a complete redesign of my original trailer idea. I discussed with my client about his priorities and came up with this new iteration. Instead of one wing on each pillar, I made two. This would make it easier to identify where to fit in the books. This would also secure the books vertically in case there is some shaking. In the tray, where there were originally only a drawer. I added 4 snack compartments that will be large enough to fit my client’s granola bars and chewy bites. I made an additional compartment that contains all the pencils. Since the compartment would be nearly 8 inches long, there would be no problem fitting all of the pencils, even the entire case, into that compartment. Next to the original drawer which would be repurposed to hold the charger and airpods, there would be two miscellaneous compartments where my client can fit temporary items. Finally, at the front, I added a piece of decoration that would make the design more complex and completely resemble a trailer.
Tue, Apr 22 CW- image of work completed in class
I have decided to update my design to increase the difficulty of my project. I am going to create compartments that divide the open space in the trailer tray, which will specify which spaces the pencils, chargers, and airpods go. I am also going to extend the front of the design to resemble more like a real trailer. I might add an extra holder between each pillar to make it easier to slide a notebook in.
Tue, Apr 22 HW – image of completed homework
Completely reassembled the trailer organizer. Re-made the drawer, and created multiple new components. My old design wasn’t print ready because it did not outline the teeth needed to glue wood panels together, since I made it using extrusions and cuts, but now I made sure that each body was it’s own component and had it’s own sketch. Also used the combine tool to make space for the pillars’ teeth.
Week 5
Thu,, Apr 17 CW- image of work completed in class
The image displays minimal work completed during the 80-minute class – 75%.
In class, I learned more about how to create decals with adobe illustrator. I managed to put together all four pillar walls and putting it onto one plane. This allowed me to use the AI generator to generate an oar that stretches diagonally across all four walls. Because the generation wasn’t perfect, I spent the rest of the class editing the image and isolating the oar. I learned how to transfer the oar to a new layer and group it.\
Thu, Apr 17 HW – image of completed homework
The image displays minimal work completed during homework – 75%.
Worked on completing my trailer by dismantling the base and redoing it, this time making sure that the base has teeth so I can put the walls together.
Tue, Apr 15 CW- image of work completed in class
The image and written description demonstrate satisfactory work completed during the 80-minute class, earning a score of 95%.
I learned how to use Adobe Illustrator and experimented with the AI generative tool a lot. I don’t have a lot to show for my work today, because I ended up scrapping the designs for my pillar walls and didn’t take a screenshot of them. However, I still plan on creating an image that stretches across all four walls of the pillar, like a Golden State player dunking on a basketball rim (per my client’s requests)
Tue, Apr 15 HW – image of completed homework
The image displays minimal work completed during homework – 75%.
Installed illustrator
Week 4
Fri, Apr 11 CW- image of work completed in class
I’ve made substantial progress on my CAD this period. At first, I created sketches for every body I would need. However, after extruding them and creating them as separate components, I realized how difficult it would be to recreate it three times and also get the joints in place. I realized that I transfer child bodies, so I extruded all the bodies I would need, and manually made a singular component their parent. This made it much easier to combine teeth holes with the base and also duplicate it for there to be three pillars. Next class, I will redo the base to make sure there are teeth so they can connect. I will also complete the drawer.
Fri, Apr 11 HW – image of completed homework
In order to clarify my design goals with my client, I have come up with 8 more questions to interview him with.
- What do you like about your current room organization?
- Snacks in hand at the drawer, and a big desk with just enough space to fit books for a single class
- What do you dislike about your current room organization?
- No space to fit books, messy, and cannot find where things are
- What do you usually like to fit onto your desk?
- Phone stand, snacks, pencil case, air pod, computer, charger
- Where do you have space to fit a desktop organizer?
- On top of the bureau, next to the alarm clock
- What objects do you have the most trouble keeping track of?
- ID card, airpods, pencils from the case
- How do you currently designate locations for your items?
- Stack them up and lay them on the desk
- What would you like to be reminded of every time you used the desktop organizer?
- Steph Curry and rowing
- How will a desktop organizer help you with academics, co-curriculars, hobbies, etc.?
- Help being more organized and efficient for work, and able to find and replace books quicker. This will give more time for academics and co-curriculars, helping studying and grades.
Wed, Apr 9 CW- image of work completed in class
Firstly, I completed a more elaborate sketch of the design that my client has approved of. The design includes 3 pillars and a drawer, with enough space to fit his 6 textbooks and alarm clock.
I have begun my CAD of the design, however, halfway through I realized that the pillars would have to be made out of individual walls instead of a singular block. I had to restart my CAD, which is why my V1 design looks incomplete.
Wed, Apr 9 HW – image of completed homework
Today I interviewed Luke to get a better idea of what he wants in this desktop organizer.
- Luke wants his desktop organizer to be very long, so it can hold up to six large textbooks or notebooks.
- Luke is ok with it being very large, because he will put it on top of his bureau, which gives me more space to throw things onto the design.
- He plans on putting his alarm clock on there.
- He would prefer for it to be rowing themed, because crew is his main sport and he is very passionate about making everything about rowing.
After careful consideration, Luke and I have reached a consensus on my trailer design. The idea behind the trailer is for three protruding poles with branches to sit on a trailer cart. Under the middle pole would be a small sliding drawer to fit in smaller things. The three poles would allow for six large textbooks to rest on their respective spaces and be easily accessible since nothing is blocking the way. Since it is a trailer cart, there would be space to rest the alarm clock. The trailer design fits the requirements of my client because it would be large enough to store multiple massive textbooks, with space to fit a compartment for his smaller belongings. Additionally, its rectangular design allows for it to be easily placed on top of his bureau. Finally, the trailer appeals to my client because it resembles the trailers used in rowing to transport boats, except instead of housing boats, this trailer would house textbooks.
Mon, Apr 7 CW- image of work completed in class
Completed my original four sketches. Finished one complete design, and the rest are still unsure of if I will use them or not.
Mon, Apr 7 HW – image of completed homework
The image displays minimal work completed during homework. The completed phone stand design model was due at the end of class on 4/3/25. Should be working on the Desktop Organizer Project. – 65%
Completed the leaning tower design. Fixed the joint to lock. Applied marble material to the main body, and also inserted a decal of the drawing of the Leaning Tower of Pisa by Sir Banister Fletcher in 1896.
Week 3
Thu, Apr 3 CW- image of work completed in class
The phone now sits snugly inside the case, and I started working on a simple design.
Thu, Apr 3 HW – image of completed homework
Changed the dimensions of my sketch to better fit my phone, wasn’t easy because the sketch was not a child of the component so I had to redo a lot of things.
Tue, Apr 1 CW- image of work completed in class
Polished up the hinge to fit the drawing from my sketch. Also created a base plate for the hinge to attach to, and a little stopper for the holder to lean on to prevent it from tipping over. Spent a lot of work editing my designs and using the measure tool to match my design with my sketch. Also inserted my phone model to see if it could fit. Next class, I plan to create a pin for the hinge in order to be able to lock it in place so it doesn’t freely move too much.
Tue, Apr 1 HW – image of completed homework
Attached my new hinge I made to the tower and case. Solved the issue of the hinge not rotating and moving freely instead. Now the tower will tilt across the hinge properly. I plan to attach the bottom hinge to a base plate.
Week 2
Sat, Mar 29 CW – image of work completed in class
Homework and in-class work assignments not submitted on time will receive a grade of 0.
Sat, Mar 29 HW – image of completed homework
Your postings should discuss each step in the design process in detail and provide examples. – 65%
Today for homework, I learned more about making hinges using youtube tutorials. I tested some things but didn’t add it to my model because I wanted to get a fresh start on making a new hinge.
Thur, Mar 27 CW – image of work completed in class
The image and written description demonstrate satisfactory work completed during the 80-minute class, earning a score of 95%.
Completed the actual phone holding case in the design. Made stoppers with it to ensure the phone stays in place, and also made a cutout for the phone camera.
Thur, Mar 27HW – image of completed homework
Got started with the main tower design with the base sketch, however, I decided to start learning how to create a hinge first.
Homework and in-class work assignments not submitted on time will receive a grade of 0.
Tue, Mar 25 CW- image of work completed in class
The image and written description demonstrate satisfactory work completed during the 80-minute class, earning a score of 95%.
Decided to figure out the practical actual case that the phone will be fitted into. Will complete the hinge design next, and then the Leaning Tower to make it look cool.
Decided on the Leaning Tower of Pisa as my final design. Started work on sketching what I imagine will hold it together.
Tue, Mar 25 HW – image of completed homework
Brainstormed some new ideas for the phone holder, decided to stick with Leaning Tower.
Homework and in-class work assignments not submitted on time will receive a grade of 0.
Week 1
Sat, Mar 22 CW- image of work completed in class
Your postings should discuss each step in the design process in detail and provide examples. – 65%
The problem is that people cannot view their phone at different angles. My solution is to create a phone holder that will have a hinge which allows the phone to be aligned upwards or downwards. My first design resembles the X-bow from clash royale. It will have a square base that has a hinge connecting upwards from the center. The phone will be aligned horizontally across the X-bow, which will be able to rotate up and downwards.
Thu, Mar 20 CW- image of work completed in class
The image and written description demonstrate satisfactory work completed during the 80-minute class, earning a score of 95%.
Completed my model for the phone
