In this new series, we’ll be profiling some of our amazing student designers.
At Makers Empire, we’re constantly thrilled to see the incredible designs primary, elementary and middle schools students can create with our easy to use but powerful 3D design software. In this new series, we’ll be profiling some of our amazing student designers.
Today we’re happy to be interviewing the 10YO designer, Tomo, behind the Makers Empire account, @twrig111, who lives in Queensland, Australia. Tomo loves creating designs that reflect his interests in Star Wars, Minecraft, architecture, animals and popular books.
We’ve previously interviewed Tomo and his teacher dad about how they use Makers Empire at school and at home.
Tomo says, “When I was 7 (2018) I spent my pocket money on a 3d printer. I wanted to start a business selling the models I love printing.” So Tomo and his dad created a custom 3D printing business, Tech Wright.
What do you like about Makers Empire
“I can design something amazing that I feel proud of and that people like”… “it helps me turn my ideas into real things.”
How has Makers Empire helped you?
“There are things I learned through Makers Empire that I couldn’t have imagined before… Makers Empire has encouraged me to draw more and to be more creative. I can also design things, print them and sell them. It has really opened my eyes.”
1. Dream Tree House because it’s colours match and it’s detailed.
2. Boba Fett Costume because I was able to create my favourite character.
3. Star Wars Lightsaber because it gave me a chance to express my skills for designing.
1. @jacob2019 because he’s my best friend at school and it’s amazing that he can design by my side.
Inspired by Tomo’s designs? Watch this video created by Tomo and follow along with the step-by-step instructions to create your very own Treehouse using Makers Empire.
You can also watch a two-part version of this video within the Makers Empire Training Lab’s Video Room.
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