Challenge 061 · Ages 8–16
Laser Cut Bookmark
Design an engraved bookmark.
Recommended Guided Learning Time: 2 hours
Learners may require additional or fewer hours depending on age, prior experience, pace and the level of development they choose to take their project to.
Primary STEAM area
Arts
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you design an engraved bookmark. and explain the choices that make your solution effective?
Learning outcomes
- Develop a precise design suitable for digital fabrication.
- Apply measurement, geometry and material constraints.
- Evaluate the finished outcome for accuracy, function and visual quality.
Connected learning
Design & Technology: CAD/CAM and materials; Mathematics: measurement and geometry; Art: composition and pattern; Business: product design and costing.
Dream Areas
Prepare for this Challenge
What you'll need
Here's what may be useful for completing this activity. Requirements may vary depending on the learner, activity format and equipment available.
Materials & consumables
- Laser-safe wood or card blanks
- ribbon (optional)
- digital designs ready to be cut or engraved.
Equipment, tools & software
- Computer
- vector drawing software for creating precise cut lines
- laser cutter
- ruler
- suitable extraction/ventilation.
Safety & preparation
- Trained adult operates laser with appropriate extraction
- use manufacturer-approved materials only
- never cut unidentified plastics.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.