Object Design and Fabrication

Object Design and Fabrication 

Object Design and Fabrication (OBDF) goes beyond delivering proficiencies in digital fabrication technologies.  

In addition to the core OBDF courses, electives from other programs deepen student learning concerning object design and fabrication history, theory and context, invention literacy and fabrication methodologies. 

Careers include:

• Graphic design
• Product design and prototyping
• Special effects
• Interior design
• Architecture
• Industrial design

Popular courses

• OBDF 110 3D Object Design
• OBDF 210 CAD and Digital Fabrication
• OBDF 310 Algorithmic and Parametric Object Design

Studio facilities

The Object Design + Fabrication studio facilities support a variety of processes in the fields of Digital Fabrication + 3D Modelling.

The OBDF Computer Lab is equipped with powerful PCs + 4K monitors, capable of handling GPU intensive 3D graphics processes like 3D modelling, rendering, scanning + XR. 

• The 'Thing Tank' is AUarts' Digital Fabrication Studio.  Thing Tank provides students access to: 

  • FDM 3D Printers

  • Large Format CoreXY FDM 3D Printer w/ 5x extruders for multi-material printing 

  • 8K + 12K MSLA resin 3D Printers 

  • 50W Laser Cutter w/ 12" x 24" cut area (304mm x 609mm) 

  • 80W Laser Cutter w/ 24" x 36" cut area (609mm x 914mm) 

  • Handheld 3D Scanner 

  • Desktop CNC 

  • Computer Workstations 

• Computers in both the Thing Tank and PC Lab are setup with the same suite of software, including: 

  • Rhino 3D (NURBS Modelling Software) 

  • Blender (Mesh Modelling Software) 

  • Keyshot (3D Rendering Software) 

  • Adobe Creative Suite 

  • PrusaSlicer + AnyCubic Photon Workshop (3D printing Software) 

• Object Design + Fabrication also operates additional digital fabrication equipment outside of the primary OBDF facilities: 

  • Wazer Desktop Waterjet Cutter (Metal Shop) 

  • 4' x 8' CNC Milling Machine (Wood Shop)