So you have started your design project and your feeling stuck for time. I know I am, the stress of going into class each day and coming out with something that could ultimately decide if you get the points for your chosen course is daunting.
To get this project done, regardless of level, planning is essential! Going into class thinking you can quickly and easily whip up an A1 grade sketch for your Output 2 or 3 that will own the show is not always the best (not saying a lot of confidence is bad thing, but modesty is definitely not overrated).
photo credit: dan paluska
Set aside time after school to do some research, Solid Works and sketching practise. Use this time also to layout each of your outputs roughly on an A4 sheet of paper, to take some pictures for your output 1 and 2 (but I hope you have your output 1 done by now!) and to write up drafts of some of the paragraphs that will appear throughout your first 3 outputs. I would also recommend you read The Guide to the Student Assignment here , it has many tips and ideas on how to layout your project. I would also recommend you set up a rough timetable to have each output done by and to give yourself 2-3 weeks at the end for final touches and to allow for strikes. Finally be creative, think outside the box, for your choice output I hope you are thinking about going down the route of creating a whole new design. A new design show creativity and could be easier to make since nothing about the design is final until you save it. Good hunting
PS Always remember to keep a minimum of one backup of all your digital files so if the inevitable does occur at least your prepared, this can be done by any means from USB key to services such as Gmail and Dropbox.
