I am a design student at ASU and I was trying to figure out ways

Make those stupid pizza stones.

>>2664479
that almost seems too easy, not a very challenging desing project. I am looking for a balance of simplicity, and distinctiveness. But that is an idea to consider.

I need something that I would be able to sell locally, since I don't have the means of creating mass production

cutting boards?

>>2664536
If you do end grain with cool patterns they sell for a lot. They're tricky to make even for someone experienced with hardwood though.

>>2664559
the tools are available to me, I was thinking using the cnc to create something unique that would add to the function of a cutting board. I wonder what the best way of selling would be. door to door, craigslist, website, newspaper add

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>>2664573
There are a lot of patterns online. Are you familiar with hardwoods? Makes some business cards and rent tables at the local farmers markets and craft fairs. You can network with people there who have boutiques and whatnot. Every marketing option you listed is retard to be totally honest with you.

Hidden wood stuff. Bitches love that shit.
Just go through Instagram, see what's hot and doable with your tools/machinery, and go crazy.
t. Industrial design student

>>2664598
ya I kind of felt like those would lead nowhere. I felt like my best bet was this event called first of friday where locals bring art and handmade goods to sell, it is huge here in Arizona. I could use patterns from online but then there would be nothing that makes me unique from all the other guys who do this for a living.

I was thinking about making a cutting board that could double as a knife block

>>2664644
right that is a great idea

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>>2664644
typed in hidden wood and found this shit. fucking amazing. cheap and fast to do and could fetch a high price.

Hi! I actually go to ASU too and was thinking of something similar to you, using the techshop to start a business. The best thing I could come up with was taking the woodworking course and making polaroid camera frames or anything else really. One of my friends also tried to start his own laser engraving business with it. Good luck!

>>2665429
if you ever feel like brainstorming, i'm usually at the design school working on the computers. Are you an engineer?

Just make some fucking triforces

>>2665499
no, I'm a dumb bizness major :( I probably won't do anything with it but good luck! your idea for the pots sounds cool. you can connect with me on fb if you'd like, my name is chris cusick