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🚀 New course launch! Learn how to transform your 3D printed creations into polished, professional products with our Product Branding & Documentation mini-course. Watch the intro video and start learning: bit.ly/3WnfGzQ

Our Designing for 3D Printing course is getting a refresh. Coming soon!

You can design around real objects in @tinkercad by tracing them. Convert a photo into an SVG file and use it as a guide for sketching accurate outlines. This simple technique works well for organisers, holders, trays, and more. Full tutorial: bit.ly/4ugSqU9

Want to trace real objects in @tinkercad? Tinkercad doesn’t support direct image tracing, but there’s a simple workaround. Convert a photo into an SVG file and use it as a guide for tracing accurate shapes. Full tutorial: bit.ly/4ugSqU9

Real-time prototyping is one of the most powerful methods we use. Before jumping into CAD, explore layouts physically. Arrange objects. Test spacing. Adjust. It leads to clearer decisions, better fit, and more intentional iteration. A method worth applying to many workflows!

Our latest project asks learners to measure accurately, plan layouts intentionally, and apply precise modelling techniques to create object-specific organisers. Through iteration, designs are refined to improve fit, access, and usability. Learn more: bit.ly/4aXNhqZ

New project! We’ve all got that space. A drawer, toolbox, or shelf that slows you down. Turn it into a 3D design challenge. Measure real objects. Work within real constraints. Design custom inserts in @tinkercad or @AutodeskEDU Fusion. Learn more: bit.ly/4aXNhqZ

From solderless circuits to 3D printed products. Begin with simple builds. Progress to programmable projects with @microbit_edu. Then design enclosures in @tinkercad or @AutodeskEDU Fusion. Read the full breakdown of the MakerTrack system: bit.ly/4qAmPtz

Inclusive design isn’t just about access. It’s about experience. KIBO, a tactile art board, highlights four principles: design with touch in mind, perfect the core mechanism first, build modular systems, and create shared experiences. Full breakdown: bit.ly/4tuKo9

Accessible products often prioritise function over experience. KIBO shows inclusive design can be colourful, tactile, and enjoyable to use. In this blog, we break down the key decisions behind it and showcase the original submission video. Check it out - bit.ly/4tuKo9S

Behind every successful design is a story of testing, feedback, and iteration. These two examples open our latest blog on managing high-volume 3D printing in the classroom. Read the full interview and watch the stories: bit.ly/3NQZ4Qa

Simple solutions allow for rapid iteration and often work best. A small but effective design that makes unbuckling a child’s car seat easier for a grandparent! #MakeAbleChallenge

Managing dozens of student prints and design iterations isn’t easy, especially in a busy classroom. We caught up with Jim Cairns to learn how he managed high-volume 3D printing during the #MakeAbleChallenge. Read the interview: bit.ly/3NQZ4Qa

We've just shared 7 reasons to take part in the #MakeAbleChallenge, led by PrintLab in partnership with @AutodeskEDU. A free, global design challenge focused on creating real-world assistive solutions. Read more: bit.ly/49QEAys

Earlier this month, we launched the Outdoor Adventures 3D Printing Challenge on PrintLab. To inspire different approaches to the brief, we’re sharing our example solution. Watch the full video story of our 3D printed camp kitchen here: bit.ly/3LzqE3F

New PrintLab design challenges are live! We’ve launched 3D Printed Games and Outdoor Adventures, and refreshed our Homeware Challenge with a more open-ended approach. Learn more and check them out here: bit.ly/4qbUHgU

Moorpark High School use an awesome blended approach where students move back and forth between mini courses and creative projects, applying new 3D printing, @tinkercad, @adskFusion and design thinking skills each time. Check out their strategy: bit.ly/4pj5CEY

Want a quick way to spark better design ideas? We used the Feature Combinations method to develop a 3D printed game, and you can use it for your own projects too. Check out the steps and real-world example: bit.ly/4r4BnTF

Kicking off our new Design Spotlight series! First up: @robogeex's #3Dprinted modular assistive arm device, designed to help Karima with daily tasks like cooking and brushing her daughter’s hair. Check out their video and our reflections: bit.ly/4hRHwOI

From @tinkercad to @adskFusion - see how UK teacher Ed Chambers builds #3DCAD confidence across all year levels. Read the full story: bit.ly/4qVheiQ

Join the @weareprintlab and @autodesk 2026 #MakeAbleChallenge! Design and 3D print innovative assistive devices that can transform daily life for those in need. Register for free now on PrintLab. tinkercad.com/blog/2026-make… @adskFusion360 #AssistiveTechnology #3DPrinting