VIA 3D Printing Jam II

Haushan 1914 Creative Park

Tip #1 Choose a location with

open space to stimulate interaction and inspire

creativity! • Lots of natural light

really helps

City Apartment Building

Rural House Tip #2

Create a theme for your event

to help guide participants and focus creativity!

• Choose familiar items they

would want to use

Huashan Tower

From Digital to Physical

Google SketchUp 8 Tutorial

3D Printers and Scanner

DWS 3D Printer

Fabbster 3D Printer

UP! Plus 3D Printer

EGS 3D Scanner

3D Printed Samples

Plastic

Metal

Designing…

Creative Collaboration

3D Models

Production & Assembly

Finished Goods

City Apartment Building

Rural House

Huashan Tower

Judging…

… and the Winners Are

… and the Winners Are

VIA 3D Printing Jam II

Final Takeaways

• 3D design and printing is a very great way to inspire creativity - but creativity needs a focus – Defining a theme for the event is critical for its overall success.

• Foster teamwork to keep the event fun and lively. – Allows participants to connect and bounce ideas off others

• Leverage the limitations imposed by the 3D printers to force participants to think their designs through clearly – This is a benefit - not a hindrance

– Reinforces critical thinking and problem solving – a critical element in any product design.

• Keep the event fun and encourage participants to push the boundaries of their imagination!