Middle Makers (Winter/Spring -2021)

Navigating the Design Process

Andrew Todd Marcus

Making

Saeed Arida

8 Things to know

Amro Arida

Lego Challenge

Curt Lewellyn

Using TinkerCad, your challenge is to create two lego bricks to the specifications described in the image above. Instead of "carving" the word "Lego" into the studs on each brick, you should "carve" your own initials (to make the custom-designs.)

To complete this challenge you must create a post under the "Response" tab which describes what you learned. You should attach your STL file to the post and include a screenshot from TinkerCad.

TinkerCad Tutorials

Curt Lewellyn

Click the link below to browse the TinkerCad tutorial library:

https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/designs

Rocket Challenge

Curt Lewellyn

Using Codeblocks, your challenge is to write a script that automates the construction of a rocket or spaceship.

To complete this challenge, you should post under the "Response" tab. your post should include a description of what you learned, an STL file and a GIF of your automation.

Codeblock Tutorials

Curt Lewellyn

Click the link below to browse the CodeBlock tutorials:

https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/codeblocks

Gravit Designer Tutorials

Curt Lewellyn

Click the link below to explore the Gravit Designer tutorial library:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqsk_4aqUvEYxmy5NpQakcZXa6_3w-I8F

Custom designed lamp

Curt Lewellyn
LanternTemplate.gvdesign

Using Gravit Designer, create a custom-designed lamp. Import the template file that is attached to this challenge and customize it to make it your own. You can view the videos (created by Mr. Johnson!) under the "resources" tab to learn more. To complete this challenge you must include a post in the "response" tab that explains your process and includes an SVG file.

DESIGN YOUR OWN LOGO

Curt Lewellyn

Using Gravit Designer, design your own personal logo. Browse the images above to view some of the keys to good graphic design. (Hint: Less is More!) Keep it simple. To complete this challenge you need to post to the "response" the concept or symbolism behind your design. Your response should include a PNG file for the vinyl cutter.