For: Stanford University

Class: ME 103 - Product Realization: Design and Making

Quarter: Autumn 2023

Length: 10 Weeks

Materials: Sheet Metal, Steel Metal Tube, Rivets, LED Lighting Kit, Aluminum, Screws, Nuts

Processes: Sketch Ideation, Prototyping, CAD/Fusion 360, Slip Roller, Sheet Metal Bending, Water Jet, Cold Joining, Corner Notcher, Mill, Tube Bending, Bead Blasting, Sanding/Finishing

Type: Individual Project

Why?

• To gain hands-on experience turning an original idea into a functional, well-crafted object using industrial fabrication tools and techniques

• To deepen my understanding of designing for manufacturing—balancing form, function, materials, and process constraints in real-world making