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Scale Model Furniture

 

Scale Model Furniture

By: Sam M.
Project Status:  In Progress 

I've never really been an avid visual artist, and you're much more likely to find me solving math problems than doodling while bored in class. With most of my projects, I try to lean into the mathematical side, while also pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

Describe your project. What is it, and what were you hoping to achieve with your project?

My project is a scale (1mm to 1in) furniture set. With this project, I wanted to see just how far I could push TinkerCAD.

What materials did you use for this project? Did they meet your needs, or would you use different materials if you were to make this project again?

I used PLA. The materials met my needs

What equipment did you use for this project? Did they meet your needs, or would you use different equipment if you were to make this project again?

I used the Ultimaker 3D printer to print the furniture

What software did you use for this project? Did it meet your needs, or would you use different software if you were to make this project again?

I used TinkerCAD for modelling, IKEA (and other various websites) for gathering measurement info, and Cura for slicing and prep-work for printing

Is there a part of this project that you would like to explore more if you have the time? If so, talk about what that is and how you would go about exploring it.

Part of the project is going to be functioning drawers, and if I have the time, I would

Who do you think would be interested in learning about this project or using the final version of this project?

I think my project is of the most use for people trying to plan out the layout of a space.

Did you iterate on any part of this project? If so, what was that process like? What were you trying to improve upon during the iterative process?

I did end up having to iterate on the books on the shelf, mostly because of design issues or changes in purpose. I was trying to get the bookshelf to more closely resemble a real bookshelf

What was something that you thought was particularly successful in this project?

I am very happy with how the keyboard turned out, especially as the two color design was the result of an oversight on my part.

Now that you've gone through this process, what might you do differently next time?

One of the things I've learned to do differently is to have drawers and cushions be smaller than the space they fit in.