Posters of STEM Role Models

The folks behind the Nevertheless podcast commissioned a set of seven posters of STEM role models, people who have made Continue reading →

The Design Evolution of Car-Based Pickups, Part 2

The Design Evolution of Car-Based Pickups, Part 2: From Australia to America Low-riding nifties from the1950s Early Australian Evolution 1934 Continue reading →

The Design Evolution of Car-Based Pickups

The Design Evolution of Car-Based Pickups, Part 1: Invented in Australia Lewis Bandt’s “ute” form factor spawned multiple generations and Continue reading →

Vintage TV Test Patterns

Ah, yes, remember falling asleep at night, in front of the television, only to awake to the ubiquitous test pattern Continue reading →

The Cost of #CAD in 2019

Subscription models are now the norm and perpetual licenses are taking the back seat. This year’s overview of CAD software Continue reading →

When People Find a New Job

I’m finding through the years that I am again enjoying things I’ve done earlier in my career. What about you? Continue reading →

CAD users look ahead

“…CAD customers are doing critical work in the design and creation of our modern world.”

Are some design tasks still better done by hand? And where is the line between designer and artist?

I’m a huge believer in computer-aided design. But read about Acura’s car body process. A Look at Six Car Design Continue reading →