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3D modelling gets most of the attention in design education, and rightly so. But job postings tell a different story. Over the past 12 months, vacancies asking for 2D CAD skills have outnumbered SolidWorks roles by three to four to one. The reason is straightforward. While 3D defines whaht the product looks like, 2D documents … Read more
If you’ve ever tried explaining a furniture arrangement to someone without them quite getting it, this video makes a convincing case for doing it visually — right in front of them, on a tablet. The starting point here is a real basement, scanned using SketchUp for iPad’s scan-to-design feature. The room has one comfy (but … Read more
Architects and designers know the frustration: civil survey data, BIM models, and GIS information rarely connect smoothly. Files arrive misaligned, coordinate systems clash, and you spend more time fixing than designing. A recent webinar by Samuel Mallister, Senior Solution Consultant at BricsCAD, tackles this problem step by step with real project data from Auckland, New … Read more
Join the McNeel team as they model a real ball-peen hammer from scratch in this on-demand session. There’s no pre-built geometry, no rehearsed fixes. If something goes wrong, he talks through it. This is a great tutorial to “Follow along at home”. Kyle covers some genuinely useful ground: his “rule of three” for placing control … Read more
Cinema 4D has long been a favourite among 3D artists, motion designers, and visualisation professionals. The 2026.2 release adds some useful tools to an already capable package. Whether you’re a long-time user or trying Cinema 4D for the first time, here’s a clear look at what’s new and why it matters. What Is Cinema 4D? … Read more
If you’ve been experimenting with the AI tools in SketchUp, you’ve probably already discovered that object generation is one of its more intriguing features. Drop in a photo, and it’ll attempt to build you a 3D model from it. In this video, Aaron from the SketchUp team walks through a series of real experiments he … Read more
BricsCAD 26.2 has landed! This update brings a range of updates, including new integrations, BIM improvements and a new AI tool. BricsCAD have put together a wonderful webinar which takes you through some of the updates, plus we’ve pulled out some of our favourite updates below. What is BricsCAD? BricsCAD is the true CAD Alternative. … Read more
One of the more honest frustrations in early-stage design is that clients often don’t have all the answers yet. The plot might not be confirmed. The building height might still be under discussion. The brief has a broad area target, but not much else. The traditional response is to wait, or to make something up … Read more
Create beautiful images for less this spring. Chaos is offering 15% off all new and upgraded annual Enscape & V-Ray licences between 16th March and 30 March 2026. This includes the commercial and educational licences. This promotion is available for all new annual licences. These are available to buy today through our website. Already have … Read more
If you’ve ever tried to buy Rhino 3D for a school or university, you’ve probably hit a moment where you’re staring at the licensing options thinking, “What’s the difference, and which one do I actually need?” If you’re trying to decide between a Rhino Educational Licence and a Rhino Lab Pack, you’re not alone. It trips … Read more