The ability for rapid precision cutting of a variety of materials is no longer limited to those schools that can afford a laser cutter. Using a Cricut Maker, students can cut materials such as 2 mm chipboard and balsa wood in addition to a wide range of heavy cardstocks and foils. This opens a wide range of building options for student prototyping. This session will look at strategies to introduce students to the use of design software and using this tool to cut their designs. Specific focus will be on a Grade 8 Structures and Mechanisms co-teaching example.