DIY 3D design and 3D printing: Create your own 3D objects.

Course details

Become a maker of your own 3D objects ready for your specific purpose.

Learn the practical steps to create 3D designs and 3D printed objects.

• Imagine what you can make
• Measure & sketch how you can make
• 3D design your sketch in 123D Design
• Prepare your 3D design for 3D print
• Get your design 3D printed

Get skilled in the current 3D innovation wave

By learning the practical steps to 3D design and 3D print and creating instant and useable results you take your first step on the 3D innovation wave.

The next decade the 3D innovation wave will provide job opportunities in 3D stores, 3D designing, small scale custom made manufacturing, and yet to be started new services in customized and personalized object making.

Content and overview

Suitable for beginning designers and makers this course provides 26 lectures and over 2 hours of content. You will learn the 5 steps it takes to get from an idea to a printed 3D object you can use everyday. You will get inspired by hands on video tutorials and master step by step how to become a maker yourself. You can directly make your own sketches, designs and prints and (re) use downloadable examples.

Included practical design examples are: personalized objects like boxes and cups, copies of existing objects like toys and household utensils, replacements of broken objects like handles, brackets, fittings.

The section on 3D design will reveal all secrets on rapid 3D design with Autodesk 123D design. Autodesk 123D design is made by Autodesk, a world leading manufacturer of 3D design software for professional designers. Autodesk 123D design is a low entry 3D design software version aimed at personal makers. You can import 123D designs in professional fusion 360 software.

The sections on 3D print and preparing to print provide essential 3D printing tips. After completing these sections you will understand how to get the best 3D print results through solid print preparation. You will also understand how to modify a 3D design to get better print results.

What are you going to get form this course?

• Learn essential steps to become a 3D object maker
• Develop 3D maker skills and participate in the 3D innovation wave
• Learn rapid 3D design using 123D design software
• Visual practical training method
• Downloadable and reusable example 3D designs
• Practical tips and tricks when using an online 3D printing hub