We began with a heavy 3 hour session learning how to use Sketch Up Pro 2015 and Solid Works. I have never used these packages before but really enjoyed learning about them, and how I can use them when teaching.
We started by learning the basics on Sketch Up. We were allowed time to play with the software and discover how to use it for ourselves before actually beginning the tutorial. Tasked with drawing a house, we played around with dimension, learnt skills such as creating steps, pushing window frames inside the walls slightly and applying finishings such as brickwork and glass. We were also introduced to the store, where items that have already been created can be found to save time and effort when all you require is a reference point for your design, or something to make it look more realistic.
As we moved onto Solid Works, things became significantly harder. In such a short session, and as someone who has never used this software before, I was proud of what I accomplished. I learnt the importance of preselecting your 3D intentions before beginning to draw.
After lunch, we began a session into ergonomic design. After discussing exactly what ergonomics was, and how it can be applied to design (in particular, our IKEA chairs). We evaluated our chairs from this perspective, and in the coming weeks, will think about how we could alter the design.
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