Autodesk launches Star Wars droid design competition

In an exciting announcement on Saturday, May 4, 2024, software giant Autodesk, with Disney and Lucasfilm, launched a droid design competition fittingly named “May the Fourth.” The competition, organized in commemoration of Star Wars Day, invites individuals over 18 to showcase their design skills using Autodesk’s software lineup: Maya, 3ds Max, and Fusion. The contest,…

Autodesk launches Star Wars droid design competition

In an exciting announcement on Saturday, May 4, 2024, software giant Autodesk, with Disney and Lucasfilm, launched a droid design competition fittingly named “May the Fourth.” The competition, organized in commemoration of Star Wars Day, invites individuals over 18 to showcase their design skills using Autodesk’s software lineup: Maya, 3ds Max, and Fusion. The contest,…

Integrating advanced tech reshapes aircraft design process

As a partner at Winch Design, Greig Jolly wields a deep understanding of cutting-edge design technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI). Jolly sees immense potential in the integration of these technologies into the design process, citing speedier generation and visualization of ideas as key benefits. While acknowledging AI’s…

How These 6 Social Media Marketers & Creators Built Loyal Brand Communities

Over the past year, we’ve seen a major shift when it comes to the importance of building social communities. And, as of 2024, 86% of social media marketers say building an active online community is crucial to a successful social strategy. Active social communities can establish your brand as an industry expert and provide additional value…

Writing While Inspired

Writing while inspired. Today’s post is an excerpt from Ready, Set, Write: A Guide to Creative Writing. This excerpt is from a chapter titled “Writing While Inspired,” which explores the concept of cultivating creativity rather than waiting for inspiration to strike. Enjoy! Inspired Writing Sometimes, inspiration appears out of nowhere. You’re taking a walk, and…

Freud Quiz — Bonus Round (on the Great Man’s Birthday)

If you went “beyond the pleasure principle,” where would you be going, and with whom? (a) the Italian Renaissance with Vasari (b) the Spanish Inquisition with Loyola (c) the French Revolution with Saint-Just (d) the Trojan War with Agamemnon (e) the American century with Henry Ford Extra credit: Although this question has no correct answer,…