Advanced 3D PrintingDesk Organizer Design Brief
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Advanced 3D Printing

Course progress0/12
1Print-in-Place
  • Print-in-Place Mechanisms
  • Ball and Socket Joint
2Snap-Fit Joints
  • Snap-Fit Joints
  • Design Snap-Fit Parts
3Living Hinges
  • Living Hinges
  • Design a Hinged Box
4Threads & Fasteners
  • Printable Threads
  • Threaded Container
5Strength Optimization
  • Designing for Strength
  • Reinforced Bracket
6Desk Organizer Project
  • Desk Organizer Design Brief
  • Project: Desk Organizer

Advanced 3D Printing

Course progress0/12
1Print-in-Place
  • Print-in-Place Mechanisms
  • Ball and Socket Joint
2Snap-Fit Joints
  • Snap-Fit Joints
  • Design Snap-Fit Parts
3Living Hinges
  • Living Hinges
  • Design a Hinged Box
4Threads & Fasteners
  • Printable Threads
  • Threaded Container
5Strength Optimization
  • Designing for Strength
  • Reinforced Bracket
6Desk Organizer Project
  • Desk Organizer Design Brief
  • Project: Desk Organizer

Final Project: Desk Organizer 🗂️

Desk Organizer
A multi-compartment 3D printed desk organizer

Put all your skills together!

Design Brief

Create an organizer that:

  • Has at least 3 compartments

  • Holds pens, clips, and cards

  • Prints without supports

  • Is stable on a desk

Compartment Sizing

ItemSize
Pens15×15mm, 100mm tall
Clips30×30mm, 20mm tall
Cards95×60mm, 30mm tall

Structure Tips

  • Shared walls save material
  • Thicker walls (3mm+) for durability
  • Rounded corners for strength
  • Chamfered edges for printability

Your Creative Touch

Make it your own with:

  • Different heights

  • Angled compartments

  • Decorative patterns