FAB LAB
Fab Lab Resources
Digital Fabrication
Digital Fabrication Workshop Slides
What is digital fabrication?
Fab Labs
Courses
Fab Academy - A five-month program and intensive training in digital fabrication where students learn how to make (almost) anything. This program runs from January to June and will be available to Hancock county residents in 2023. Here is a link to their curriculum.
2D Computer Design
Computer Design Workshop Slides - The document contains all the slides, content, and links discussed in the workshop.
Inkscape Outline - This document provides the outline of concepts and resources for learning Inkscape.
Fab Academy: Computer Design - Fab Academy’s page on computer design. This contains different topics, concepts, and software programs related to computer design.
Inkscape - Free vector design software. This is the primary program that will use throughout the program. However, we will have to use Adobe Illustrator from time to time in order to send files to the machines.
Adobe Illustrator - Commercial vector design software and pretty much the industry standard. As a student, you are eligible for discounted pricing.
Fab Academy: Computer Design - This page has a bunch of links related to computer-assisted design, including lots of different programs available.
Vector vs Raster Graphics - short articles explaining the difference between vector and raster computer graphics. This is foundational to computer design and worth understanding.