Platform Collaboration
Often times when you're in a studio, you have a partner. A few questions arise: Who is going to post our work? Can we work on a post together? These questions can be answered by talking about the collaboration features on the Platform. Go to any post you've created and click on the gear in the top right. Go down to the bottom option in the drop down menu: Collaborators. From here, you can manage your Collaborators on your post. You can add and remove people from this list. Once added, that user will have editing privileges on your post. They can edit the post name, the body text and even the presentation. Be careful about editing at the same time. The last person to click "publish" after editing a post will override the content. See the video above for an example of this.
Navigation Bar
Below the slide window, there is a bar with features that help you navigate through your slide deck.
Slide Grid
Click on the Slide Grid icon. The Slide space will now display thumbnail images of all slides in your deck.
Rearrange Slides
You can rearrange slides in the Slide Editor Tool. Click the pencil on paper button in the bottom right corner of the editor to open up your presentation in the Slide Editor. For more information about the slide editor tool, please see our other tutorials.
A caption can be added to every slide in the Caption Box. Only the first 120 characters of a caption are visible on a published post, so be brief.
Simply click in the Add Caption prompt area and add your text. Click Save Caption to finish.
Tip: Can’t see captions below your slides? This is probably because your browser window is too narrow. Maximize the browser window and they should be visible.
Tip: Can’t see captions below your slides? This option is not available on a Slide Editor presentation slide.
Introduction
Modifications to an existing Saved or Published post can be made by clicking the gear icon at the top right of the post. If no gear icon is visible, you do not have permissions to edit the post.
You can edit a Saved or Published post by clicking on the gear icon and selecting Edit Post.
Deletes selected post from the site. If copies of the post exist elsewhere on the platform, they will be preserved.
You can copy this post to any location on the site where you have permission to create content.
Click the Paste button (to the right of the Create a Post prompt bar) in the tab where you would like to place the copied post.
You can add Student collaborators to any post that you make. Adding another user as a collaborator means that they will be able to edit the post, and that the post will appear on their User Profile page.
Note that only one user can edit a post at a time. Coordinate with your collaborators to ensure that you are not attempting to edit a post at the same time.
If your post includes a presentation, a few more options are available.
Clicking Edit Presentation will take you directly to the slide editor.
Clicking Export Presentation will start a download for the selected presentation on your computer. Each slide will be exported into its own JPEG file with an encompassing folder for all the slides.
Clicking Delete Presentation will delete the currently selected presentation. This is a permanent action and should be used sparingly.
Clicking Toggle Header will change the formatting at the top of a presentation. With a Header on, information such as: Profile Picture, Name, Date and Privacy settings are shown at the top of a presentation. With a Header off, all information shown with the header on will be hidden. The only information shown will be the name of the post.
I like that the model includes both a train and the environment. Great work with the use of 3D software and 3D printing is great, but I feel the research and sketching phase could have been stronger to further improve the concept. The thought process behind the model is solid, though. One thing I’d suggest is using less spray paint—while I understand the reasoning behind it, it might have been a bit much. I would have liked to see more interactive mechanisms, perhaps magnets or a string, to move the train, adding more functionality to the design
I really like that you're aware of the iterative process and are willing to improve your model. I also appreciate the level of research on functionality, interactivity, and form. I like that you tried working with magnets—great choice! Maybe try using lighter materials than 3D-printed components for the moving parts, and keep the 3D printing for the more robust areas of the project. Overall, great model and very clean. I love how well the model describes the project.
The flying tuk-tuk concept combines creativity, sustainability, and fun. The colorful clay prototype evokes a sense of adventure, while the central propeller adds an eco-friendly touch. The design addresses urban congestion with a solution that’s both practical and imaginative. While the prototype captures the look and feel of the idea, the lack of working mechanisms shows there’s room for improvement, ensuring form and function work together seamlessly in the future.
Strengths: The student demonstrates a strong understanding of iterative design by recognizing the need to improve both the form and functionality of their project. They effectively expanded on previous prototypes and refined the shape to enhance storage capacity, an important feature for their project. The unique form of their vehicle, inspired by trucks but tailored for smaller, more efficient use, addresses both aesthetic and functional goals. The project also reflects a good level of problem-solving: despite setbacks like the model breaking midway, they adapted and found a way to keep the prototype functional. Their focus on balancing form and function, with a particular emphasis on storage space for both large and small items, is well-executed and addresses a clear need in transportation design.
The student also acknowledges the importance of visual appeal and has thought about how the design’s shape can attract users. The idea of reducing tape use and incorporating glue gun for a cleaner finish is a thoughtful approach to elevating the project’s aesthetic quality. The student did well in researching existing vehicles for inspiration, specifically the low-cost vans and trucks, and understood the importance of using smaller, more efficient designs. Overall great research, sketching and iteration.
Areas for Improvement: Honestly, the project is really nice! For future references: I would suggest simplifying the design by avoiding the use of multiple colors or complex painting techniques. This could help maintain the simplicity and clarity of the prototype, allowing its design to shine through without distraction.
The form suggests a modular, stackable structure, which could work well with your intended mechanism, such as folding or expanding. Is the hole in the middle intended to represent a passage? If so, consider visually illustrating how objects or people might move through it. I think this is a strong start, and you could develop the concept further by connecting multiple pieces like this with a transparent tube to demonstrate the expansion and retraction of the system.
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