Category Archives: Design Topics

SketchUp is a 3D computer aided design program that many professionals use.  The type of engineers that use this program the most are mechanical, architectural, and civil.  SketchUp is fairly similar to the CAD program SolidWorks; except I think that … Continue reading →

Although there is some great technology and spectacular designs out there today, there is also some inventions and designs that just make you say, “who is the idiot that designed this?”  You can see these bad designs everywhere you go … Continue reading →

Throughout the ages, engineering has typically been considered a man’s job.  Now, little by little, more and more women are starting to engage themselves in engineering.  There are many notable women engineers that date back to the early 1900’s that … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I had the option of going to a Design study.  I did not know what it was, but I went anyway.  When I arrived there we were given a milk frother that we had to take … Continue reading →

After talking about the Grand Canyon Skywalk in class, I became interested in how it was designed, and the techniques they used to design such a marvelous structure.  I have been to the Grand Canyon and I have also been … Continue reading →