About the Book
The Maker Movement represents a dramatic shift towards the democratization of design, engineering, education, jobs and manufacturing. Advancements in new technologies such as desktop 3d printing and CNC machining are now putting powerful tools that were once only available to large institutions like NASA in the hands of millions of creators worldwide. This rapid pace of disruption is creating a paradigm shift like no other in history, opening up many new opportunities for independent makers and entrepreneurs that were once unimaginable.
The Maker's Field Guide has been written as the first and only resource of its kind -- demystifying almost every single tool, technology, and technique involved in the process of building professional quality prototypes for use in design, engineering, product development, special effects, or Kickstarter campaigns. Written by acclaimed industrial designer Christopher Armstrong, this book is the by-product of over a decade of practical, hands-on experience honed directly in the field of advanced research & development.
Relying on the latest scientific methods and STEM practices from around the world, it delivers a comprehensive understanding on the use of manual "old-school" tools of the trade, as well as "new-school" state-of-the-art technologies; featuring real-world case studies by top industry professionals in all areas of design, engineering, and film-making today.
THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE, INCLUDING:
22+ State-of-the-Art Shop Machines, including safety best practices.
20+ Hand Tools, including tool customization tricks used by the most elite makers & designers worldwide.
18+ Common material types.
80+ Industry-Standard suppliers guide, including machinery, shop tools, and materials (and where to buy).
52+ Pro tips - insights from professionals at the top of their industries, developed through a decade of trial, error, and real-world industry experience.
High-End Work Shop & Makerspace design, build, and customization tips from the Pros.
A PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL GUIDE TO MAKING ANYTHING IMAGINABLE:
RTV Silicone Molding & Casting
Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber Composites
CNC Machining / CAD + CAM Prototyping
3D Printing & Laser Cutting
Industrial Clay & Foam Modeling Techniques
Bondo(TM) / Automotive Body Filler Modeling
Spray Painting & Sanding
Vacuum Forming
Lifecasting & Prosthetics
About the Author :
Christopher Armstrong is an acclaimed industrial designer and product developer, having held senior leadership positions on multiple Advanced R&D / Special Projects teams. His work has been featured in Hypebeast, Footwear News, TransWorld Motocross (TWMX), Red Bulletin Magazine, AOPA Pilot, Digital Trends, Coroflot, RECOIL, Performance BMW, Octane, ImagineFX, and others. After studying at the Art Center College of Design, he has since spent nearly a decade in the design industry working with over 30+ clients worldwide - everything from small business Startups to Fortune 500 companies - including EVS Sports, LIFT Aviation, Hazard 4, Stanley Black & Decker, Sony Playstation, Hot Wheels, O'Neill, Gridiron Labs, Microsoft Xbox, Piloti, and others. He has lectured and given workshops at multiple art and design schools, including Art Center, Concept Design Academy, Red Engine School of Design, Brainstorm, and Design Engine. He currently offers corporate training in advanced design and CAD modeling. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas and currently lives in Southern California. Follow his professional design work over at www.christopherarmstrongdesign.com, or his Instagram page @christopher_armstrong_ Joey Zeledón is an award-winning designer with expertise in industrial design, experience design and design strategy. Throughout his career, Joey has designed footwear for Clarks and Banana Republic, furniture and spaces for Steelcase, and everything from housewares and consumer electronics, to medical devices, food experiences, and other services for a wide range of clients - while consulting with Smart Design and Continuum. Joey holds a BFA in Industrial Design from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Concentration in Sociology.
