Webinar: BIM Workflow for Landscape Architects with RhinoLands

Join RhinoLands as they show how to improve landscape architecture workflows. This free webinar will demonstrate tools and techniques to save time and get more out of your models. Date: March 25, 2024Time: 4pm GMT This webinar is designed for landscape architects, urban planners, and professionals looking to improve their design processes. Here’s what you … Read more

Vectorworks Open House Webinars – 24th & 25th March 2025

Vectorworks’ open house events are back! The two sessions will go through the roadmap and the upcoming releases.  Vectorworks will be holding two free sessions with the same content to accommodate different time zones. The brand-new format will allow designers to gain exclusive insights into the future of Vectorworks software and engage directly with product experts … Read more

SketchUp Webinar: Unlocking the Power of SketchUp Studio.

Date: 7th March 2025Time: 2:00 PM (GMT) Are you a professional in construction, architecture, or interior design? If so, this exclusive 1-hour SketchUp webinar is for you. Whether you’re a current user or considering SketchUp Studio for your projects, this session will showcase the tools that can take your designs to the next level. What … Read more

What’s New In SketchUp 2025

What's New In SketchUp 2024

SketchUp’s big annual release is here. The core focus for SketchUp 2025 is Visualisation. This update introduces photorealistic materials, improvements to ambient occlusion, and premium models from 3D Warehouse. Additionally, there are some long-awaited changes to LayOut, better IFC Import predictability, and more.  Let’s take a deep dive into SketchUp 2025! Photorealistic Materials in SketchUp … Read more

Improving V-Ray Renders with Ambient Occlusion and Volumetric Fog

V-Ray is a go-to rendering plugin for many architects and interior designers. It brings stunning realism to 3D models quickly and easily. While the “Out-of-the-box” settings bring incredible results, there are a couple of techniques to get even more out of your renderers. In this blog post, we will go over two advanced settings inside … Read more

Rhino User Webinar: Designing the MIA Robotic Hand

Rhino Webinar

Join McNeel Europe for an exclusive webinar on February 12, 2025, at 3pm GMT (4:00 PM CEST), featuring Guido Cherici, partner at Elastico Disegno. This session will explore the design process behind the MIA Hand, an award-winning robotic hand developed for amputees. A New Approach to Prosthetic Design The MIA Hand was created to be … Read more

Discover RhinoLands: Easy BIM Landscaping Software  

RhinoLands

Are you looking for powerful yet user-friendly landscaping software? Look no further than RhinoLands! This comprehensive tool integrates technical drawings, 3D models, automatic documentation, and visualisation tools to simplify your landscaping projects. RhinoLands is excellent for private and commercial gardens, urban planning and VFX design. Whether you’re a seasoned CAD software professional or just starting … Read more

Winter Saving 2025 – Get 5% off Top Software Brands

From now until 31st March 2025, get 5% off top software at CAD Software Direct!  Whether you are a product designer, mechanical engineer, visual effects artist or architect, you’ll find a good deal here.  Look for the Winter Savings box on eligible products.  Save on SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS is a computer-aided design (CAD) software widely used … Read more

What is Cyber Essentials, and Why Do Design Businesses Need It?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification scheme that helps businesses to protect themselves against cyber threats. In 2024, 50% of businesses reported a breach or attack. This isn’t just targeting huge multinational enterprises. Small and medium businesses are also targeted. Your business’s data is valuable to bad actors, even if you don’t realise it is.  … Read more

What’s New in Solidworks 2025

SOLIDWORKS 2025 brings many exciting updates designed to enhance productivity, improve workflows, and deliver powerful tools for modern design and manufacturing. This version offers significant improvements across the board, from advanced rendering capabilities to expanded CNC machining and 3D printing functionalities. Whether you are optimising parts, assemblies, or drawings or leveraging cutting-edge collaboration tools, SOLIDWORKS … Read more