Emerging Technology
Digital Fabrication
Digital Fabrication documents the studio's exploration of 3D modeling, slicing, FDM printing, resin printing, laser engraving, and AI-assisted creative workflows. This area includes Creality and MakerBot printers and software, Elegoo resin workflows, Glowforge and Epilog laser systems, and experimental scripting for Blender and model generation. The goal is not to replace hand skill, but to extend the studio's ability to prototype, test, translate, and invent forms that move between digital planning and physical material.
Criteria
This branch is documented through process clarity, equipment readiness, material behavior, safety, and repeatable workflow standards. The criteria focus on how a process is tested, taught, maintained, and translated into usable studio knowledge.
Best Practices
- Document setup, material decisions, risk points, and cleanup before the process is repeated.
- Use demonstrations and checklists to make complex workflows teachable.
- Connect digital planning, shop practice, and physical testing into one studio method.
- Maintain equipment and shared spaces as part of the creative research process.
