Millstone #1

11/11/2013 Learn more about 3D digital design.

I believe that this class was a great experience on the 3D design topic. Maybe I thought I know about what 3D printing is when I stated this class. However, I had no idea about the process of designing, and the further I went into the course the more I realize how complicated the subject is. It worth mentioning that the coffee project was a great way of exploring the phases of design. When trying to “do it yourself” the theory defer from practice, and I started realizing the different aspects attached to 3D design. For an instance 3d printing was not just the matter of uploading a .stl file and expect the printer to the work for you. Just like any other machine, the user has to be smarter, and put himself in the boots of the machine. Furthermore, 3D designs could be easily messed up without the designer noticing. During my research about ways to improve my skills in 3D design I have come across some interesting sources that I would like to share with everyone whose reading this post.

http://glenmoyes.com/articles/to_those_learning_3d.shtml

http://www.makerbot.com/support/guides/design/