Introduction to 3D Design and Printing
A course by Agustín Arroyo , Designer and Maker
Learn the step-by-step process of 3D design, modeling, and printing and bring your ideas to life
It was some time ago now that printing was freed from the paper realm into the third dimension. Before, you could only print letters and photos, but now, you can also print tools, furniture, and almost anything imaginable. In this Domestika course, discover the basics for getting started in the world of 3D printing alongside expert Agustín "Flowalistik" Arroyo, designer, educator, and 3D printing specialist.
Explore the design and 3D printing processes, from the initial idea to the moment when you finally have the finished product in your hands—a quick and easy road for anyone with access to a computer and a few basic tools.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 29 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (1.3K)
- 45,294 students
- 19 lessons (3h 9m)
- 29 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Autodesk Fusion 360What is this course's project?
Combine creativity and functionality to design and print a 3D object for everyday use.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in 3D printing and digital production such as animators, designers, architects, and enthusiasts with a basic understanding of 3D looking to bring their creations into the 3D realm.
Requirements and materials
No previous modeling or 3D printing knowledge is necessary for this course as Agustín explains everything from scratch.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with Autodesk Fusion 360 and Ultimaker Cura. You also need PLA filaments and access to an FDM 3D printer or an external 3D printing service.
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Agustín Arroyo
A course by Agustín Arroyo
Agustín Arroyo, better known in the maker world as Flowalistik, is a product designer and educator who currently lives in Madrid, Spain. He's been passionate about creating new products since he was young; what he used to do with Legos, he now does with a computer and a 3D printer.
He's been working in digital manufacturing since 2013 and his creations are characterized by minimalist shapes, attention to detail, and, above all, functionality. He's collaborated with companies like Ultimaker, BCN3D, and Prusa Printers, creating end products, promo collections, and new designs. Most of his designs are free for download, meaning anyone with access to a 3D printer can make them.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
Preparing the tools
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What is 3D printing?
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Parts of a 3D printer
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Introduction to Autodesk Fusion 360
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How Ultimaker Cura Works
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U3
3D printing modeling I
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Basic operations in Fusion 360
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Basic modifiers in Fusion 360
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Basic modifiers in Fusion 360 II
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Commissioning and maintenance
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Ultimaker Cura: preparing files
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U4
3D printing oriented modeling
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Fusion 360 - Intermediate operations
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Fusion 360 - Sketches I
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Fusion 360 - Sketches II
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Usual problems
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Print profiles in Cura I
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Print profiles in Cura II
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Maker Community
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to 3D Design and Printing
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to model in Fusion 360, prepare files for 3D printing, use Ultimaker Cura, choose materials, and maintain your printer. You’ll also explore applications in gaming, education, prosthetics, and generative design.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already have basic design or 3D printing knowledge and want to dive deeper into advanced techniques, software, and applications.
You’ll need a computer with internet access, Fusion 360 and Ultimaker Cura installed, and a 3D printer (optional for hands-on practice but highly recommended).
The course mainly uses Fusion 360 for modeling and Ultimaker Cura for preparing and slicing 3D print files.
We cover FDM, SLA, and SLS printers, including equipment like the BQ Witbox Go and Ultimaker, as well as various filaments and resins.
Yes, you’ll learn the full workflow: importing models, adjusting settings, previewing layers, and exporting print-ready files.
Yes, the course teaches preventive maintenance, bed calibration, extruder cleaning, and troubleshooting common issues with FDM printers.
Autodesk Fusion 360
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Muy bien explicado, gran curso
es un curso muy completo para ser un curso de iniciación, es bastante especifico y util para quienes empezamos en el mundo de la impresión 3d. muy complacido!!
excelente el curso y muy bien explicado muchas gracias