12/03/2026
Function meets form in the world of gaming.
Second-year Industrial Design students at Tshwane University of Technology recently completed their first major project for Industrial Design II — Laser-Cut Gaming Accessories.
Students were challenged to design and prototype a functional gaming product using sheet metal manufacturing processes such as laser cutting and bending. From headphone stands to full gaming storage systems, each design needed to balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.
Following a structured design process — from research and concept development to engineering drawings and full-scale prototypes — students explored how real-world production constraints influence product design.
As an added entrepreneurial challenge, students who produced and sold at least five units of their design at a profit could earn a 10% bonus on their final project mark.
A project that not only builds technical skills, but also encourages innovation, problem-solving, and real-world thinking.
