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Learn 3D modeling in Fusion 360 in under an hour! Whether you are new to CAD or already using
parametric CAD software, this short video-only class includes everything you need. We'll
introduce you to valuable tools for learning and teaching Autodesk Fusion 360 essentials, and
give you great tips and tricks from industry professionals. Through a scaffolded learning
experience, you'll develop your 3D modeling skills by applying them to a real world design
challenge inspired by the Louis Kalff "Krahenfuss" table lamp.
The class includes step-by-step video instruction, a printable PDF guide, and a quiz.
Let's get started!
Enter an Instructables Contest!
If you've used the skills you learned in this class to design something awesome, write an
instructable about it and enter it in our Plastics Contest
(https://www.instructables.com/contest/plastics/) to win some great prizes! Or you could try
entering our Design for Robotics Challenge (https://www.instructables.com/contest/plastics/) with
just a 3D model!
Class Author:
Autodesk Design Academy (/member/Autodesk+Design+Academy/)
Our courses teach you to use design thinking and software skills to make innovative designs that have an impact on peoples
lives.
This class is taught by Phil Dollan. Phil is a seasoned educator and a lead Technology and Curriculum Specialist at Autodesk.
He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology, a Masters degree in Education, and has worked extensively in the
engineering, forestry and mining industries. Before joining the Autodesk team, Phil worked as a member of the mechanical
engineering department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for 28 years. At Autodesk Phil develops education
initiatives for AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360 and many other software platforms.
This class will get you started modeling in Fusion by diving right into a simple lamp design project that you
can complete under an hour!
In this lesson, youll download Fusion 360 and the learning resources for this project.
Fusion 360 is a great creative tool that combines industrial and mechanical 3D design, collaboration, and
machining into one integrated platform. Fusions simple user interface and cloud based platform lets you
explore design ideas quickly collaborate efficiently, and easily prepare your models for prototyping.
Additional resources:
System requirements (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-
360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html)
Installation support (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-
360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-does-Fusion-360-get-installed.html)
Project Resources
Download the dataset required to complete the project. Click the Download button to get started.
Attachments cannot be downloaded on mobile devices. To download, please access the course on a
desktop device.
Download (https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FBE/RX8C/J12O31ON/FBERX8CJ12O31ON.zip)
http://www.instructables.com/ORIG/FBE/RX8C/J12O31ON/FBERX8CJ12O31ON.zip
(https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FBE/RX8C/J12O31ON/FBERX8CJ12O31ON.zip)
Student Guide
Download and use the student guide along with the software video tutorials for step-by-step instructions for
completing the project.
(https://cdn.instructables.com/ORIG/FRW/99T3/J12O325B/FRW99T3J12O325B.pdf)
Download and use the instructor resources to teach the project as a professional development workshop or
as a classroom or after school project. Resources include class presentation, syllabus, lesson plan and an
instructor guide.
Click the Download button to get started. Attachments cannot be downloaded on mobile devices. To
download, please access the course on a desktop device.
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Inspire others to explore their design skills and share your design work in your portfolio.
https://academy.autodesk.com/portfolios (https://academy.autodesk.com/portfolios)
Suggested Courses
Increase your skills. Check out these related Autodesk Design Academy courses on product design.
If you're looking for extra practice with Fusion 360, need to review a particular skill, or are preparing for
certification, our Product How-To (https://academy.autodesk.com/software/fusion-360) videos can help.