Biting the Bullet

Call me a fool, but I actually enjoy hand drafting.  It's how we were taught (the only way we were taught) in my design program and the mathematical side of my brain found drawing tedious details to be somewhat therapeutic.  But I'm quickly learning that hand drafting doesn't have much credence in the real world.  It's an art, and with that, a job that requires time and patience that most design firms and clients can't afford.  I've tried to put my foot down and proclaim that I will only use hand drafting, particularly if I have my own firm someday, but I've already given up this fight.  Last night, I surrendered my VISA and signed up for AutoCAD courses online.  Don't I sound excited??

I actually am looking forward to this!  It will be something new to learn, another skill to add to the resume and possibly open up doors for me with new design firms.  Wish me luck, as I'm hoping to finish this 4-month only course in under 3 months....we'll see how that goes.  Summertime only comes once a year, after all.

IIDEX/NeoCon

I thought I'd try to include some local events and contests on here, and it seems only appropriate to mention that IIDEX is taking place in Toronto this week! My pass is sitting here on my desk, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to make it down for a look at some of the exhibits! Based on their website, it looks like a large focus this year will be on environmental sustainability, in an effort to become Canada's first GREEN trade show. Not only should there be some great new products on display, it's also a great initiative to support....especially because it's free for students! You can register on their website or at the hall.



http://www.iidexneocon.com/2009/

If you are a student, they're also creating a "passport" that can be completed and entered for a contest before you leave. The prize is a "Day with a Designer" to teach you all about the industry!



If I make it there, I'll definitely post pictures. Hope you can make it!