Faculty: Dr. Padmaja Patnaik

Course Name : Laser modelling using principles of Design Thinking

Code(Credit) : ABC01(0-2-2)

Course Objectives

With this course Students will learn

• About design thinking
• Learn CorelDraw
• Implement design thinking to design objects suitable for laser cutting machine

Learning Outcomes

After learning the course the students will

• be able to understand the concept of design thinking
• be able to use CorelDraw program
• be able to design small objects for laser cutting

Course Syllabus

Module I
Introduction to Laser. Laser Applications. Laser cutting. Tools used for laser cutting.
Practice 1: Introduction to various laser cutting machines - virtual
Module II
Introduction to Design thinking, stages of design thinking process – empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test, applying design thinking to products.
Practice 2: A case study for design thinking – product oriented
Module III
Learning CorelDraw: exploring the CorelDraw screen, basics of coral draw
Practice 3: Setting Up the Page, Inserting and Deleting Pages, Using Multiple Workspaces, Customizing the Toolbars
Module IV
Drawing and modifying objects, drawing and using tools, drawing and using shapes
Practice 4: Drawing and Shaping Objects, Drawing and Shaping Tools, Using the Freehand Tool
Practice 5: Drawing Shapes, Drawing, Reshaping Curves and shapes
Module V
Working with objects in CorelDraw
Practice 6: Moving, Copying and Deleting Sizing Objects
Practice 7: Transforming Objects, Modifying details of objects, Aligning Objects, Combining and Breaking Objects, Welding Objects
Module VI
Learning designing in CorelDraw, special effects and texts
Practice 8: Using Layers, Editing Layers, Moving, Copying, and Locking Layers
Practice 9: Working with special effects, Working with Text, Creating Artistic Text, Formatting Text
Module VII
Essentials for Laser cut design - Laser cutters only support vector files, right material for the project, developing a lasercut-friendly design into a lasercut-proof one
Practice 10: Basic requirements for laser cut friendly designs
Practice 11: Working With Bitmaps, Creating a Greeting Card, Creating Labels
Using Corel Trace, Tracing Images
Projects:
Apply the concept of design thinking for the projects.

1. Laptop Stand (acrylic)
2. Customized Awards
3. Keychain Designs
4. Magnet Design
5. Modern Wall Clock Design
6. Tea coaster designs
7. Acrylic Wax Seal Matrix
8. Wood Cut Puzzles
9. Table Name Design
10. Wall Plug Frame Design
11. Candle Holder Design
12. Designer Mirror

Session Plan

Session 1

Introduction to Laser. Laser Applications. Laser cutting. Tools used for laser cutting.
Practice 1: Introduction to various laser cutting machines - virtual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnXn498F90&pbjreload=101

Session 2

Introduction to Design thinking, stages of design thinking process – empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test, applying design thinking to products.
Practice 2: A case study for design thinking – product oriented
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyoZTUGzdGY

Session 3

Learning CorelDraw: exploring the CorelDraw screen, basics of coral draw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKfFNNtfpMU
Practice 3: Setting Up the Page, Inserting and Deleting Pages, Using Multiple Workspaces, Customizing the Toolbars

Session 4

Drawing and modifying objects, drawing and using tools, drawing and using shapes
Practice 4: Drawing and Shaping Objects, Drawing and Shaping Tools, Using the Freehand Tool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVgxNUAfOLc

Session 5

Practice 5: Drawing Shapes, Drawing, Reshaping Curves and shapes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVgxNUAfOLc

Session 6

Working with objects in CorelDraw
Practice 6: Moving, Copying and Deleting Sizing Objects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6a6awfG2MI

Session 7

Practice 7: Transforming Objects, Modifying details of objects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR_IrLNK0Yw

Session 8

Practice 8: Aligning Objects, Combining and Breaking Objects, Welding Objects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX8jo1y_m1Y

Session 9

Learning designing in CorelDraw, special effects and texts
Practice 9: Using Layers, Editing Layers, Moving, Copying, and Locking Layers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5l7beEp9Wk

Session 10

Practice 10: Working with special effects, Working with Text, Creating Artistic Text, Formatting Text

Session 11

Essentials for Laser cut design - Laser cutters only support vector files, right material for the project, developing a lasercut-friendly design into a lasercut-proof one
Practice 11: Basic requirements for laser cut friendly designs

Session 12

Practice 12: Working With Bitmaps, Creating a Greeting Card, Creating Labels
Using Corel Trace, Tracing Images

Session 13 to 25

Apply the concept of design thinking for the projects.

1. Laptop Stand (acrylic)
2. Customized Awards
3. Keychain Designs
4. Magnet Design
5. Modern Wall Clock Design https://www.ponoko.com/blog/design-ideas/laser-cutter-projects-ideas/
6. Tea coaster designs
7. Acrylic Wax Seal Matrix https://aplazer.com/20-crafty-uses-for-a-laser-engraver-and-cutter/
8. Wood Cut Puzzles https://aplazer.com/20-crafty-uses-for-a-laser-engraver-and-cutter/
9. Table Name Design
10. Wall Plug Frame Design
11. Candle Holder Design
12. Designer Mirror