Seeing the project in 3D for the first time impressed the client with new possibilities. We could put holders for glue sticks on the side, above the crayon tray. Could we add holders for scissors on the other side, perhaps? Yes we could! I looked up the size of glue sticks and safety scissors, then used those dimensions to make and place mock-ups of the new holders.

If you want people to be able to use your modeling files effectively, you need a process called 3D Product Documentation. This essential process involves taking down information and leaving it in a folder along with the STL files.

I struggled mightily with the concept of two-point perspective, up until I found a blog post explaining it. Then I merely struggled. Anyhow, here is an attempt at a two-point perspective sketch, made especially impressive by the fact that I kept drawing while the cat tried to wrest the pencil away with his teeth.

Having technical drawings made the work SO much easier, goodness. It took far more time initially, but I was able to anticipate most potential problems before they saw the light of day. I realize mine are baby steps, but I feel really good about this. Creating a technical drawing for each of the 3D printed parts helped me avoid some of the earlier problems.