Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 8 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Randy Ganacias
Rating
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Course Overview
Take your idea from concept to creation! No design experience needed!
Take your first idea to market and have fun creating it! Take a simplified approach to learn how to design, prototype and manufacture your first product. Learn how I made my first product in months and how you can too! You'll learn about all of the basic steps you need including:
- Basic product sketching to move your idea from imagination to illustration.
- Creating a "Design Kit" for prospective companies looking to license your product.
- Learn 3D CAD using a free program and create parts and assemblies.
- Learn about 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining services.
- Find out where to get parts and supplies for free or with discounts.
- Learn where manufacturers are and what they need from you to create your product.
This course can take a few weeks, a few months... even a few years depending on your idea. However long it will take, you'll gain tons of insight and experience along with numerous network opportunities... all around your first product. Take the steps to make your first of many!
Course Content
- 15 section(s)
- 22 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction & STAGE 1
- Section 2 Your Product Details
- Section 3 Product Drawings
- Section 4 Make a rough prototype
- Section 5 Iterations = experience
- Section 6 Evaluate and reiterate
- Section 7 STAGE 2 Requirements
- Section 8 Hardware and parts suppliers for your product
- Section 9 CAD basics.
- Section 10 Manufacturers
- Section 11 Refined Prototypes
- Section 12 Continuous evaluations and iterations.
- Section 13 STAGE 3 Requirements
- Section 14 Moving from refined to production ready prototypes.
- Section 15 Last step before the first of many more
What You’ll Learn
- Identify the important details of your product's features, functionality and benefits., Sketch your product with basic shapes using simple drawing techniques., Create your first prototype using everyday items and inexpensive materials., Apply the iteration process to your product details and prototype., Get discount parts and supplies for your product., Design your product with free CAD software., Test your prototype for manufacturing., Choose the right suppliers and manufacturers.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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EEllis Dunegan
Excellent course.
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CCherisse John-Smith
so far the information has assisted me with drafting my concept
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CCheryl Eberhart
Great refresher course so far. Used to be in product design years ago. (Automotive).
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NNoah Regnier
I really liked the content. I watched it all the way through to better understand the process. Now, I will get to work on my ideas and see how far I get. I will make the review rating higher if during the process I find the information very helpful.
