This series is an introduction to product design, with emphasis on resolving design details. In the following 4 sessions, we will go through various stages of the product design process, from conceptualization to fabrication.

Session 3: Intro to Computer-aided Design using Rhino

Rhinoceros is a powerful 3D modeling software popular among industrial and architectural design professionals. The objective of this session is to help participants learn how to iterate your design and manage 3D objects within the Rhinoceros workspace, and to prepare your 3D files for physical fabrication. We will also learn more advanced Rhinoceros commands to suit your individual design needs.

Please come to this session with Rhino pre-installed on your computers. You could try Rhinoceros for free for 90 days, before you will need to purchase a license.

Download link: https://www.rhino3d.com/download/

It is recommended that participants focus on modeling one joint binding two different materials / components. Hopefully by the end of this session, participants will be able to visualize their own design ideas, and model design details with control and precision.

Contents covered in this session: 1. Importing your sketches and drawings 2. Scaling, rotate and setPt 3. Visibility and content Management 4. Design with control: Extrude, Trim, PlanarSrf, DupEdge, Explode 5. More advanced commands: revolve, loft, fillet, chamfer, NetworkSrf 6. Workshop: Modeling your design 7. Preparing your design for laser-cutting or 3D-printing