**Step 1. Research for ideas** - Watched videos about how height adjustable things work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSRXYPe2ztY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-yOB3qFKI - http://kevinjantzer.com/diy-adjustable-standing-desk/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohyMRATOt5U - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtBSwr603sA **Step 2. Scratching my ideas out on paper** - First thought: Where do I start? - 2nd thought: Maybe I should just buy an adjustable desktop - Balancing design with functionality - Seeing designs take shape made me realize the design errors that weren't apparent in my mind - I'm glad I drew in pencil <img src="Pictures/20180329_154258.jpg" width=800px> <img src="Pictures/20180329_145632.jpg" width=800px> **Step 3. Learning the design software "Autodesk Fusion 360"** - Observations - Steep learning curve for someone without a CAD or Design background - Not self explanatory - Millions of mistakes ('control + z' and I are now best friends) - After the initial frusteration it became fun and addicting - After the two hours it took me to design 5 relatively simple parts I felt like I could navigate Fusion 360 relatively well on this simple level <img src="Pictures/Fusion_360.jpg" width=800px>