Learn practical graphic design skills to make the best use of laser cutting technology, from the initial design phase to actually cutting with the laser.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Laser fabrication for product design
- What you should know
- What is laser cutting?
- Core terminology
- Machine overview
- When to laser cut
- Organic materials
- Synthetic materials
- Laser safety
- Flat designs
- Engraved designs
- Folding designs
- Interlocking parts
- Cutting a pre-existing 2D design
- Cutting a folding design
- Cutting an interlocking form
- Process limitations
- Formatting your art
- Troubleshooting your files
- Tips and tricks
- Machine settings
- Lasers
- Post-processing
- Next steps
Taught by
Tam Black
