The step ladder project was a 3-week design and build process that consisted of an initial round of designs in OnShape and SOLIDWORKS, followed by an FEA in SOLIDWORKS to simulate loads on the final design. The build process took approximately two weeks, first done with initial testing on 1/32" and later 1/16" material before completing the final build. The resulting step ladder (step stool) could hold members of the building team with ease (up to 180lbs).