RA Moffatt. WELB

Teacher’s TV

Aims:

To explore the use of mood boards as a source of inspiration

when designing;

To reflect upon teaching and learning strategies when

implementing a design opportunity;

To use 3D CAD / computer aided design to model a concept

for CNC manufacture;

To use the CNC router/software to CAM / manufacture.

A Design opportunity using CAD / CAM:

Design a decorative tea light holder that will:

• ensure safety whilst the candle is burning;• is safe whilst moving around when alight;• is desirable to the consumer;• enhances the room décor;• ease of manufacture.

Research / Explore interlocking shapes / arthropods.

Ladybirds

Butterflies:

Butterflies Theme: Tea Light

http://www.accucut.com

Crocodiles

A suggested idea for a tea light holder

A suggested idea for a tea light holder

A suggested idea for a tea light holder

A suggested idea for a tea light holder

A suggested idea for a tea light holder manufactured by CNC Router

A suggested idea for a tea light holder manufactured by CNC Router

A suggested idea for a tea light holder manufactured by CNC Router

Internet research / Google images

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/03/ikea_solar_ligh.php

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

Google images / reference materials

This could also be a design activity for first year students in university

Google images / reference materials

www.notcot.org/page/433/?report=19591