2. Computer Aided design¶
This week I worked on defining my final project idea and started to getting used to the documentation process.
For now I want to explore Corel Draw, InkScape, Fusion 360, FreeCad
Research¶
Inkscape is a powerful open-source vector graphics editor suitable for illustrators, graphic designers, and artists. It offers a comprehensive set of drawing tools, supports a variety of file formats, and features advanced vector editing capabilities. Krita is an open-source software designed for digital painting, 2D animation, and illustration. It offers a wide range of tools and brushes, making it suitable for various artistic styles. Krita supports common raster formats like PNG, JPEG, and more.
I edited all my screen recordings/tutorials by Microsoft Clipchamp.
Useful links¶
Raster Graphics Software¶
Here are some key features of Krita:
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Brush Engine: Krita’s brush engine is powerful and customizable, allowing you to create unique brushes for your illustrations.
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Layers: Krita supports layers, allowing you to organize your artwork efficiently.
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Resource Manager: Access a vast collection of brushes, textures, and other resources directly from within the software.
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Vector Tools: While Krita primarily focuses on raster graphics, it also has some basic vector tools.
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Multiplatform: Krita is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Heres where you can download Krita.
Now you have your software on your desktop and can start exploring it!
2D vector graphics/vector-based illustrations¶
I did some research in 2D vector programs. Decideing to make an icons using a vector based program, I asked ChatGPT to make a comparison between programs. Here you can also read about other softwares, which you can use.
And after reading about several softwares I searched for InkScape and uploadid it!
Below you can see the installation and setup process.
So after setting up the software I chose one of my sketches, to make it as an icon for my final project description. So here is the first icon that I made, which is showing the process of digging - primary function of my robot.
3D Modeling¶
As an industrial designer I already had some background in 3D modeling. Usually I work in SolidWorks but also I have some base in 3Ds Max, Maya. So the software that I was interested in and had never opened was Fusion360.
As soon as I received an Email from Fab Academy about installing softwares, I registered and applied for Fusion 360. (It’s important to apply for any software on time.) By yellow you can see mentioned software.
After that I recieved an invitation from Autodesk.
Creating your account you are singing in to Autodesk, where you can find many softwares, but not for free, like ours-educational version. For finding the access to Fusion you have to go to Products (in the left top side) >> Click on the “Download your software” section.
I downloaded this two files. The right one is Fusion software.
After the Fusion appeared in my Destop, I take a right click on it and “runed as adiministrator”.
After running the program you have set it up. And after-the program will open a window with the Fusion interface. You can see it below.
In the top left side you can see yur account, thats when you know you are verified and your cloud is connected with you computer.
Small tutorial for using Fusion 360¶
After all this installation processes I tried to get acquainted with tools. The first thing Itried to do was making a sketch-going to the sketch bar you can find different type of tools-rectangle, circle, line and etc. And after I tried dimesion tool.
After you put your dimesions on both sides, you see that your red lines are turning black - that means that your sketch now is fully defined.
Other Softwares¶
I used many softwares for 3D and 2D for 3 years. There is plenty of them.
3D. Rhinnoceros, Autodesk 3Ds Max, SolidWorks, Autodesk Maya
2D. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
Individual assignment¶
For individual assignment I designed kinetic chandelier’s parts, which is my final project.
