Fab Academy 2026

Digital Fabrication · Documentation · Innovation

Student: Rabi Machhout

Lab: AgriLab UniLaSalle

Location: Beauvais, France

Welcome to my Fab Academy 2026 journey. This site documents 20 weeks of intensive learning in digital fabrication, from principles and practices to a complete final project.

About me: Born in Tunis 🇹🇳, based in Paris 🇫🇷, studying at AgriLab UniLaSalle. I focus on modular design, clear documentation, and cultural synthesis.

📊 Global Progress

Overall Completion (20 Weeks) 0%

📅 Weekly Assignments

📆 Detailed Week Assignments & Checklist

👤 About Me

Rabi Machhout

A digital fabrication practitioner with a focus on modular workflows, clarity, and reproducibility.

🌍 Geographic Identity:
Born in Tunis, Tunisia 🇹🇳 · Based in Paris 🇫🇷 · Studying at AgriLab UniLaSalle, Beauvais

💡 Design Philosophy

Clarity — Clean documentation, transparent process, understandable systems
Modularity — Reusable components, scalable building blocks, flexible architecture
Resilience — Robust solutions that adapt to constraints and changing contexts
Cultural synthesis — Bridging traditions, combining perspectives, creating hybrid approaches

🛠️ Skills & Interests

Digital Fabrication: CAD modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining

Electronics & Programming: Circuit design, embedded systems, microcontrollers, IoT

Systems Thinking: Modular architecture, documentation, open-source workflows

❓ Why Fab Academy?

I joined Fab Academy to:

Master the full digital fabrication toolkit through hands-on practice
Develop a comprehensive final project from concept to production
Join the global Fab Lab network and contribute to open knowledge
Document and share my learning journey transparently

🚀 Final Project

A modular, open-source system combining digital fabrication, electronics, and interaction design.

📌 Detailed proposal will be developed during Weeks 1-3.