Binding Clasp

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Binding clasps allow students to group together pieces of paper in an organized, compact and practical method. Students have the option to solely use the clasps or fasten the half-inch or/and one-inch extensions provided to bind more sheets of paper. Three of the binding clasps can be used together to imitate a binder or one can be used, similar to a stapler or paper clip. The binding clasp set comes with a box that fits in all the pieces of the set securely so everything stays in place and nothing gets lost. Therefore, all the separate pieces allow students to customize what works best for them and the specific class they are taking. An issue I came up against when designing this product was using new software for the first time. I had to simultaneously learn to navigate and build. I also struggled to create a compact design while still creating something durable. For instance, I had to make sure the extensions were small enough that they would fit into the binder paper and would not break. If I could redesign this again, I would include an option that would allow the binding clasps to be able to connect to each other. Currently, they are not attached, but next time I would design it in a way that would give the option to attach and detach the clasps from one another. This would be more convenient for someone who only plans to use it as a binder and not as a paperclip. When designing a 3D object on a computer, it can be hard to visualize it as the monitor is 2D. Therefore, 3D printing would help strengthen my design because it would allow me to test out the product. This would help me better understand how practical the product is and would allow me to make the necessary changes faster and more efficiently.