Project guides

Practical notes on CAD, scan data, prototypes and artwork. Use them to prepare files and explain the job you need done.

Project references, a component sketch, dimensions and material information for a brief

How to prepare a useful project brief

The purpose, references and constraints that help an engineering studio assess your project.

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The same housing shown as an irregular captured mesh and a clean editable CAD solid

Scan data or editable CAD?

Understand the distinction between captured surface geometry and an editable design model.

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Presentation, assembly-fit and functional-test prototypes of the same enclosure

Choosing a prototype for appearance, fit or function

Choose a prototype brief around the question it needs to answer.

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Closed vector cutting outlines and engraving regions beside the resulting sheet parts

Preparing artwork for laser cutting and engraving

Share dimensions, vector paths and material information for a laser project.

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Blank and UV printed acrylic panels beside aligned artwork and colour references

What to include in a UV printing enquiry

Prepare artwork, substrate details and print-position requirements for a UV print brief.

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Choose a guide by task

These guides explain what information helps assess a project and how connected processes differ. They are a starting point for a conversation; requirements and suitability should be agreed for your specific job.

Information to include

When you are ready, send the outcome you need and what you already have. You can enquire without a finished model or a complete technical specification.

Discuss your requirements

Start with a sketch, photo, part or model. Tell us what you need it to do; we can discuss the next step.

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