Welcome to EDSGN 100 Cornerstone!
Engineering Design Cornerstone will give you hands-on experience in engineering design as well as improve your skills working with others to communicate processes including ethical decision making that apply to the projects posed throughout the class. It is important to recognize the role engineering has to improve health, safety, and the welfare of our communities while identifying when solutions are feasible, economically viable, and desirable.
Cornerstone Maker Experience Design Projects
Before starting any projects, you must complete both online and in-person training. For some of the projects you also will need skills training. After completing the training, you are ready to begin one of the projects below! Click on each one for more information.
Anodized Aluminum Pen
Make a custom pen by cutting aluminum, 3D printing your own pen cap and nose, and laser cutting a pen clip. You can even custom engrave your pen!
Embroidery Project
Use our Baby Lock Alliance embroidery machine to stitch a unique design onto a blanket, towel or tote bag. Choose from multiple colors to create your own unique image.
LED Acrylic Display
Create a wooden base, laser engrave a custom design on a piece of acrylic, and watch your display come to life with the help of LED strips and a Bluetooth receiver.
Wireless Phone Charger
Design the housing for electronics that will allow you to charge your Qi-compatible devices wirelessly. This will work for phones, headphones, etc.
Ultrasonic Range Finder
Learn how to use electronics in navigation, object avoidance, and enhancing home security.