CAD library
The Machine Design CAD library includes millions of
configurable 2D and 3D CAD models of components and assemblies downloadable for
easy use in new and existing designs. The models are in native CAD formats with no translation
required resulting in the highest possible accuracy and data quality. It is free to design engineers.
parts into the hands of design engineers.
- 3D product configurator
- Direct download of files and information to the desktop
- Native 2D and 3D Cad formats
–by the staff
Design Made In Africa
“The Design Made in
Africa exhibit opened in
York at 4 World
Financial Center. The exhibit is 
the first major traveling
exhibition of contemporary African design. It presents a selection of 30
designers from 14 African countries featuring both utilitarian and decorative
objects, including seating, lamps, tableware, wall hangings, graphic designs
and body ornaments. The exhibition will be at the same time on display at the
Courtyard Gallery and at Batha Museum in Fes, Morocco (from 2nd May to 27th
May).” from Urban Congo.
–by Julie
Signs of Bad Design?
A fabulous column by Mike Hudspeth appeared in the March 8, 2007, issue of Machine Design:
the course of their careers. Bad designs
are difficult to disguise. They are hard
to figure out, do something users don’t expect, or can even end up injuring
someone. However, it’s not always easy
to spot a bad design when it’s our own. Part of the problem: We often can’t see the forest for the trees. A few telltale signs to watch for include:
- Form without function
- Useless features
- Unidentifiable controls
- Knobs, buttons, or switches that are too far away
- Instruction labels
–by the staff
We like it, too.
BoingBoing loves it. Donald Norman, author of Design of Everyday Things and
Emotional Design: Why We Love (Or Hate) Everyday Things, loves it. We love it, too, and have been using it in our offices for a while now. What is it? PaperPro Desktop Stapler.
Donald Norman says:
Who would have thought it — a better stapler.