November 12, 2018
I have just finished designing the dome piece that the module will fit into in order to stand up. Though I will not be able to 3D print this portion, I hope to be able to completely design the rest of the standing desk and possibly assemble it in Rhino so that tomorrow I can see what it will look like. Mr. Brodie suggested that I make the module twistable so that it locks in place, and I think that it is a really great idea because it improves the stability as well as the aesthetics of the desk.
UPDATE (6:40PM): I have now finished assembling the complete model on Rhino 5, and I have the digital prototype of the standing desk with the connecting domes, multiple modular pieces, and a locking mechanism all in place.
November 8, 2018
Today I finished my final design for the desk, and for the modular pieces that will elevate it. I decided to etch the desk portion of the standing desk, and I learned how to make all of the individual parts that will be 3D printed. I just realized that I forgot to design on Rhino the portion of the desk that will hold the modular stands, because I do not want them sliding around on the desk. I think that this part will be 3D printed as well.
UPDATE: I ended up having to reprint the modular parts of my design because they were not going to fit with the already laser cut board that I had. I am now in the process of restarting the 3D Print so that it will fit better. For my final project, I will return on Monday to 3D Print one of the domes that the desk is going to stand on. I also have to sand the final desk portion.
November 6, 2018
I’ve started to lay out the design for the top of the standing desk, as well as the side pieces that will revolve. I redesigned the side pieces so that they revolve and are able to fit into one another.
November 5, 2018
PROBLEM: How do I spend more time standing during my day? And how can I reduce the risk of spilling things on my laptop?
SOLUTION: Build a semi-portable, adjustable standing desk that not only looks great but functions as it’s supposed to. This will be a device that holds my laptop and is placed on top of an already existing surface so that I will be able to stand and work at the same time.
CONSTRAINTS: I only am able to create a prototype, and the 3D printer is only so big. The wood may also not be strong enough to support the computer, but only through design can I eliminate the risk of it breaking. I would also like to make something relatively minimalistic because many of the standing desks right now have a lot of features and functions, but I really only want to be able to put my laptop on it and then lower it.
November 4, 2018
Throughout the week I was struggling to find a problem that I wanted to find a solution for. I used my Instagram in order to make a poll to see what people didn’t like about their everyday lives and I used MANY post-it notes to jot down ideas. I finally decided that I was going to make a standing desk. I spend a lot of time at my desk during study hall, and I know that it is bad to sit a lot during the day. I want something sleek and clean that I can take out and set up on my desk.
I was unable to use the Instagram poll results because a lot of the responses were to complex for me to fix, i.e. “my brain.”
October 22, 2018
Today, I glued the rest of the pieces to my luminary and I am now waiting for it to dry. All of the corners are square and I have already designed my candle holder, so I am set to finish the final luminary.
October 11, 2018
I am about to print my design into paper in order to make sure that it connects and fits how I would like for it to. However, though I thought my dimensions were in feet and inches, it was in feet, and my design was much too large.
After I printed my vector drawing out onto paper, I realized that I had to make a few adjustments in order to not cut out of the fingerjoint.
October 9, 2018
Luminary Design Process:
- Define the Problem- We are attempting to make luminaries that will play with the idea of light, and the amount of light that shines through them using cool designs. These designs will be made on Rhino 5, and then laser cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces of wood.
- Ideate- I drew 6 possible designs for my luminary, all with a continuing theme or piece that could be continued throughout all 4 designs. I decided that I was going to connect them all using a finger joint but without an ornate base. None of those designs were used in the final process, however, I did use one of my original ideas of space and stars in order to spark my creativity. I also skipped the “Explore/Understand” phase because I was making this for myself, and I also knew the basics of Rhino 5.
- Choose- I didn’t choose any of my original designs, I made mine up on the fly.
My first set of designs for the luminary. I didn’t realize how this was supposed to look, so I ended up not using these as inspiration.
October 3, 2018
I began my new project, attempting to design and build a luminary in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, using wood and a laser cutter. I first created some designs on paper, and then I attempted to transfer them onto the Rhino3D software. However, I realized the difficulty in identifying the positive and negative space that I could cut out on Rhino, and I had to restart because my design proved to be too difficult to transfer online. Yesterday, I began my second design and I hope to be able to finish it tomorrow during class.
September 25, 2018
I had a feedback session after presenting my prototype design to the class, and I was able to redesign my phone stand to make it more efficient and effective. Then, after the redesign, I went to the computer lab where we learned how to make a digital design using the Rhino3D software. I spent about a week learning and building my design on the program, and I finally was able to use the laser cutter in order to build my final prototype. The first time that I printed the prototype, Betsy’s phone didn’t fit, however, once I adjusted the dimensions, her phone slid in like a glove.
September 4, 2018
After my consultation with the client, she approved the idea and I was able to move on in the Design process. When I was initially cutting the cardboard, I realized that my phone stand would have to be custom to Betsy’s hand due to the unique and most comfortable way that she holds her phone. After I got that data, I was able to determine the width necessary for the finger slots and I continued on with the prototyping. It was relatively straightforward to create the initial prototype.
September 3, 2018
The “Mitten Model” is going to be the most effective and closest to what my client wanted in terms of a phone stand. Though you cannot stand this device on the table, my interviewee, Betsy, said that her main concern was her phone falling on her face when she was laying on her back in bed. The phone falling’s main cause was because of tired arms and fingers that would slip or involuntarily let go after extended periods of time.
My phone stand incorporates slots for four fingers ( according to how Betsy uses her phone) that can be positioned and repositioned in order to allow her hand to just rest on the phone rather than needing to grip it.
August 30, 2018