How do you turn a design into reality?

They began by brainstorming ideas, using building blocks and LEGO, that could be transferred to a digital medium. They were encouraged to venture beyond the conventional notions of what a birdhouse should look like, and were exposed to images and sounds to fuel their creativity. From there, they observed the creation of digital design sketches using Adobe Illustrator, and had the chance to experiment with the software themselves. Once the drawings were completed, students watched as the laser cutter turned their ideas into reality. Through this project, students applied the design process to build structures, practiced collaborative and abstract thinking, and were exposed to design technology.