Ben's Dog Bowls

In this project, I sought to create one CAD model of a dog bowl that could be altered to fit different dog types, sizes, and even human through three different parameters: breed, eloquence, and human-ness.

• Goal 1 - To create an efficient water container.
• Goal 2 - To have a parameter affecting the “human-ness” of the container (i.e. to make it a dog bowl or water glass with one click).
• Goal 3 - To have a parameter affecting the “breed” of the container (i.e. how thick and sturdy the container is).
• Goal 4 - To have a parameter affecting the “eloquence” of the container (i.e. how curvy the walls are).

ben_s_dog_bowl.catpart

• Eloquence: 0
• Breed: 2
• Human-ness: 0

• Eloquence: 1
• Breed: .2
• Human-ness: 0

• Eloquence: 0
• Breed: 2
• Human-ness: 0

• Eloquence: 2
• Breed: 1.5
• Human-ness: 1

• Eloquence: .1
• Breed: .5
• Human-ness: .8

I learned that when working with new software, it is important to keep your initial designs on paper simple and then add complexity within the program to the degree that it allows. Also, manage your time to allow for help from the instructors.