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

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

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