We’ve all been there—designer’s block. Sometimes your creative juices need a little squeeze. We know just the place to head when you need some inspiration: Autodesk University Project Gallery. “Eclectic” doesn’t do it justice. The AU Project Gallery is an online hub of innovation, invention, and ideation, a cluster bomb of creativity, where architects, engineers, and product designers from all over the world come to dream big and share their boldest ideas. Looking for a robotic T. rex head? The gallery is the place to find it. Jet turbine? You’ll also find at least 1 of those. READ MORE >

At AU online, we’re always working to make things better—and easier—for you. Our growing archive of content is a great place to go when you need help with industry workflows and professional practice. And with thousands of classes on Autodesk products available anytime, you can bet whatever information you’re looking for is there for the taking. Now, we’re making it even easier for you to pinpoint what you’re looking for so you can tap into AU’s deep product and industry expertise. Introducing AU online interactive class transcripts. The interactive transcript helps in 2 ways. First, it imp... READ MORE >

Yep, it’s that time again. The AU Las Vegas 2016 Call for Proposals is just around the corner—opening in April. Maybe you’re a seasoned speaker, or maybe you’re a first-timer. Whatever the case, we can't wait to hear your ideas, so get those gears turning and bulbs popping. We’ll bring you more info in the weeks to come, but for now here’s a quick look at this year’s hot topics. We’re particularly interested in class proposals on: Product Design – AU 2016 will continue to focus on the changing world of product design and how you can keep up, and stay ahead. Building Construction – We’ll look... READ MORE >

All eyes were on the red carpet yesterday for the 88th Annual Academy Awards—we just love the celebrity glitz and Hollywood glamor. But the real stars of the entertainment industry are the men and women who create the incredible worlds that the stars and stories inhabit. As you know, Autodesk software is a prominent player in the world of animated films. Autodesk Maya first made headlines in 2009 when James Cameron and John Landau used it to create the revolutionary film, Avatar. (Landau spoke at AU Las Vegas 2009, saying, “[Autodesk] made the impossible possible.”) But did you know Autodesk... READ MORE >

Did you know February 21-27, 2016 is Engineers Week? This is a great opportunity for engineers to share your passion with the next generation. Visit the DiscoverE website to find out how you can get involved with projects like the Future City competition, Global Day of the Engineer on February 24, and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on February 25. READ MORE >