We use software to solve problems. Sometimes that problem is tackling work email, and sometimes that problem is beating your friends at Mario Kart. Think about that for a second: video games are so engaging that you actually look forward to solving the problems they present. You even invite your friends over to help!

 

A few weeks ago one of the folks over at SketchUp got in touch with me about making a new desk for their office space.

I’ve been hooked on 3D printing ever since I got my first wooden MakerBot back in 2009. I have thousands of printing hours just on that machine alone.

I’ve always been a fan of digital fabrication. You can often find me geeking out over 3D printing, laser cutting, and did I mention stuff with lasers?

SketchUp is a pretty fantastic tool for a lot of things. For this project, I wanted to see how it would work across multiple disciplines. In this case, CNC, vinyl cutting, and electronics.