jewellery design
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Professional Diploma in
JewelleryDesign
Lesson 6: The Digital Age
Define CAD
Lesson 6
Explore the purposes of CAD
Experiment with designing on mobile apps
Creating 2D CAD in Inkscape
Create 3D CAD in Rhino
Objectives
CAD Introduction
What is CAD?
CAD• Computer Aided Design
• Use computers to assist the design process
• CAD Software aids a designer to create models in an imaginary space
• Visualise all properties of the design
• Enables the conversion from a computer model to a manufactured piece
Ivan Sutherland created SketchPAD
Patrick Hanratty created ADAM
Automotive and aerospace companies started
developing their own software
Autodesk launched AutoCAD
Robert McNeel & Associates released
Sculptura
History timeline of CAD
1960s
1970s 1982
19931980s
Sculptura was renamed to Rhinoceros
Rhino version 1.0 released
3Design released
Gemvision Matrix released
Gemvision and Stuller released
CounterSketch
History timeline of CAD
1994
1998 2001
20091999
Rhino version 6 released for Windows
June – MatrixGoldreleased
July - Rhino version 6 released for Mac
History timeline of CAD
2018
2019
2019
Software continues to evolve, and open source
software are also continuously being
developed
How old is 3D printing?
Did you know?
Purpose of CAD
• Quality of the jewellery designs
• Increase productivity of designer
• Facilitates better communication and understanding
Efficiency
• Enables clients to get bespoke designs
• Enables easier modifications according to client’s needs
Customisation
• Being able to offer bespoke and exclusive designs provides a competitive edge
• Improve sales conversions
Competitive advantage
• Purpose of CAD is not to replace goldsmiths
• Create higher quality and innovative jewellery products by combining the best skills with technology
Collaboration
Pros and cons
CADvantages• Easier to visualise concepts
• Problem-solving is simpler on computer than on paper
• Trouble shooting can be done a lot faster
• Able to create complex designs and patterns at a fraction of the time to do it by hand
CADvantages• Depending on the software, CAD
models can be easily adjusted and modified
• Create your own cloud library of all your designs and be kept safe forever
• There are specialised software available for specific desired products
CADvantages• Once-off, bespoke or complex
design are possible
• In combination with 3D printer, high volume quantities of the same design is possible
• In combination with rendering software, creating your own virtual library of photorealistic images are possible
CADvantages• Reduced time to design
high quality, bespoke items
• Able to offer better prices to clients
• Provide accurate quotes in less time
CADvantages• Software relies on mathematical
and geometrical accuracy
• You are in control of all the dimension inputs
• Curves and patterns are created with symmetrical axis
• Get as close as possible to perfection
CADastrophes• CAD does not ensure quality; the
quality is dependent on other factors
• CAD saves time in bespoke design, quoting etc; however the CAM process is long and requires a certain amount of overheads
• Most software have a long learning curve
CADastrophes• To perform optimally, CAD software
requires powerful and expensive hardware
• Software licenses can be expensive
Mobile designDesign-on-the-go
Adobe DrawAdobe Sketch SketchBook
Mobile options
Tayasui SketchesConcepts Paper by Fiftythree
Mobile options
Bonus content!
SketchBook demos for:
• Interface
• Basic tools
• Textures
YAY for
Demo: Interface
SketchBook
2D CAD
Introduction
• Pixel graphics
• Image is connected with colour pixels or bitmap
• Purpose is design communication
2D Design 2D CAD
• Vector graphics
• Drawing is connected by vector lines that has points
• Purpose is precision
Software options
2D Design:
• Photoshop
2D CAD:
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDRAW
Open source
2D Design:
• Gimp
2D CAD:
• Inkscape
• LibreCAD
Bonus content!
Inkscape demos for:
• Interface
• Drawing tools
• Basic shapes
• Shortcuts
YAY for
Inkscape
Let’s get creative
3D CAD
Introduction
Purposes• To view a design from all
different angles
• Create a preview to visually make decisions about colour or materials
• Exceptional levels of precision and accuracy in terms of measurements and dimensions
Purposes• Can be used as just a design tool for
presentations to clients in the form of renderings
• Can be used as design and manufacturing tool when combined with a 3D printer
• Cost-effective tool for bulk orders
Software options
Rhinoceros 3D
• Aka: “Rhino” or “Rhino 3D”
• Industries: Architecture, industrial, marine and jewellery design
• Free form surface modelling software
• Accurate and complex models
• Available for Windows and MAC
• Easy learning curve
• Affordable
• Easy curve manipulation for complex shapes
• Create 2D drawings
• Technical illustration
• Can be used for 3D printing
Pros Cons• Non-parametric
modelling
• Making modifications can be time-consuming
Software options
MatrixGold
• Successor to Matrix and RhinoGold
• Specifically created for jewellery
• Special tools for repetitive tasks like prong settings and pave
• Interface created by jewellers
• Same pros as Rhino
• Advanced jewellery tools for complex models
• Realistic rendering & animation
• Advanced 3D technology for accurate weights of metal
• Parametric modelling
Pros Cons• Complex tools
requires more experience
• Longer learning curve
Software options
3Design
• Specifically created for jewellery
• Parametric system
• Precise tools
• Powerful tools for micro-pave
• Realistic rendering
• Custom and complex shapes are easy with sweeping wizard
• Interface is intuitive and moderately easy learning curve
• Parametric system allows for easy modifications
• Organic modelling is easy
Pros Cons• Due to parametric
abilities, you need a high spec computer
• Software and add-ons are expensive
Software options
Organic modelling
• Zbrush
• Carveco
• Geomagic Sculpt
• Mudbox
Software optionsOther jewellery CAD software
• JewelCAD
• Firestorm
• Jewelry CAD Dream
• CounterSketch
• Jweel
• Wizegem
• Moments of Inspiration
Software options
Available free software
• TinkerCAD
• Blender
• SketchUp
Rhino 3D
Bonus content!Rhino demos for:
• Interface
• Working in layers
• Basic curve, surface and solid tools
• Shortcuts
YAY for
Let’s get started
Creating a ring6 different methods