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Engineering Project Leadership: Lessons from an F1 in Schools CFD Assignment

Engineering project leadership is often discussed in terms of technical ability, but during my F1 in Schools-style CFD assignment, I found that the human side of teamwork mattered just as much as the engineering itself. What surprised me the most throughout the semester was that the primary constraint was not aerodynamic simulation, but team optimisation: […]

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Isometric view of Parker-style G2 pen refill.

Designing a Better Everyday Carry Pen Around the Parker G2 Refill

Projects / Ziebs

Many everyday carry pens are good at one thing but compromise on another. Some are compact but uncomfortable to write with. Others feel solid but are too bulky for pocket carry. Some look refined but use proprietary refills or awkward mechanisms. This project began with a simple question: Could I design a better everyday carry

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How I Learned CAD: From Shapr3D to SolidWorks

Education / Ziebs

I didn’t start learning CAD in a classroom. I learned CAD through curiosity and experimentation on an iPad using the Apple Pencil. Back in Year 8 (2017), I had just gotten a first-generation iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil. At the time I mainly used Procreate, but I was curious about what other apps were

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Handwritten notes on notepad and typed notes in the background.

Handwriting vs Typing Notes: What Makes One More Effective?

Education / Ziebs

Discussions around handwriting vs typing notes tend to follow a familiar pattern. Handwriting is often presented as the better method, supported by studies and explanations about the connection between the hand and the brain. In comparison, typing is framed as less effective and something that encourages shallow engagement with material. While these arguments aren’t necessarily

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Is Virtual Photography Really Photography?

Photography / Ziebs

Virtual photography has grown into an increasingly recognised niche within digital media. It uses tools, environments, and lighting systems created by others, yet the resulting images are often treated the same way as traditional photos. This raises the question: is it actually photography? Redefining the Constraints of Photography From a technical perspective, virtual photography removes

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