Coaster Project/Quinn Walsh - Design Tech Project

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 What is your project?

My project in design tech is about designing my own personal coasters on Adobe Illustrator and then cutting them out on a laser cutter. The Second part of the project is designing a 3d coaster holder for the coasters to live in. Using Adobe Illustrator, I created my holder and printed it out on the Carvey wood cutter. Then I had to sand both my coasters and the holder and stain them to protect the wood against liquids.

What were the steps you took to complete your project?
  • Research Coasters and Holders that I like.
  • Design my Coasters and a holder on paper.
  • Design my coaster on Adobe Illustrator. 
  • Cut out coasters on a laser cutter.
  • Cut out Coaster Holder.
  • Sand both the holder and coaster.
  • Put finishing oil on the coaster and holder. 
  • What do you like most about your project? 
I liked cutting out the coaster and the coaster holder because it was an interesting experience, and it was fun to watch the machine.

  • What was challenging about this project? 
I messed up my coasters multiple times and made the same mistake each time, which was frustrating. I kept cutting out the borders of my coasters and forgot to update the changes before I printed the next coaster. Once I got them right, it was very rewarding. 
  • What would you change about the project if you did it again? 
I definitely wish I had taken more time in each step of the project because it would have saved me a lot more time, and my project would have turned out better if I had planned better. 

  • What is your plan for it now that it's done?
I will probably just use it in my house or give it to a family member or friend for Christmas or a birthday. 

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