Laser Cut Deer Head: A Blend of Art and Ethics

As an admirer of the striking aesthetic of mounted deer heads but a strong opponent of the unnecessary harm to animals, I embarked on a creative journey to design a cruelty-free alternative. This led me to conceive and create a ‘flatpackable’ laser-cut deer head.

Below are images documenting the development process and the final product. For an in-depth view, check out the embedded PDF portfolio at the end of this post.


Designing in AutoDesk Inventor Professional

The construction of the deer head began in AutoDesk Inventor Professional. Here’s a glimpse into the initial rendering stage, both with and without textures:

Flatpack Deer Head Render in Grey

Flatpack Deer Head Grey Design

Flatpack Deer Head Grey Render Animation

Adding Textures

To add a natural feel, I rendered the deer head with a wood texture:

Wooden Texture Deer Head Render

Wooden Texture Deer Head Design

From Digital to Physical: The Laser Cutting Process

The 2D CAD drawings were then transferred to a Laser Cutter, resulting in these final products:

Laser Cut Wooden Deer Head

Assembled Wooden Deer Head

Detailed View of Deer Head

Side View of Deer Head

Deer Head Displayed on Wall

In-Depth Project Development

For a detailed insight into the entire development process of this ethical and artistic endeavor, view the PDF portfolio below: