Generative design—it’s when the computer not only assists in creation, but actually gets creative, generating thousands of solutions to requirements and goals you set. And it’s changing the game for designers, architects, and makers of all kinds. Check out this short video introduction to get the basics. Have you been seeing it in the news? We have. It’s making headlines in both manufacturing and architectural circles, as In the Fold reported. Generative design is still in its infancy, so now is the time to adapt your skills and get the jump on what’s ahead. Here’s some great AU content t... READ MORE >

Want to know what your colleagues and peers are learning at AU online these days? Check out the sessions that have been attracting the most attention recently. Fusion 360 101: Introducing Fusion 360 Speakers: Phil Eichmiller, Bryce Heventhal, Aaron Magnin, Joel Palioca There’s a first time for everything, including using Fusion 360. READ MORE >

Artificial intelligence—AI to its friends—has been making headlines in a major way over the past few years, with everyone from Amazon to Google to Microsoft to Facebook doubling down on their development efforts and companies of all kinds increasing investment. The folks over at FastCo recently talked to experts in the field to get their predictions for AI in 2018. The word is that, this year, AI will become more accessible, more understandable, and more empowering for designers, architects, and makers of all stripes. READ MORE >

Corporate trainings—the good ones can boost productivity, collaboration, and profitability for your entire company. But there are so many ways to do corporate training wrong. Donnie Gladfelter and Jason Kunkel’s top-rated AU 2017 class looks at all the biggest and most common mistakes and then shows you how to overcome, remedy, and avoid them. From defining the education mission statement to aligning curriculum with learning styles, learn from 2 instructors who have developed dozens of successful training programs for thousands of employees.   Watch Overcoming the 7 Deadly Sins of Cor... READ MORE >

Have you heard the news? Automation is happening. Actually, it’s been happening for several centuries, which has been cause for both great rejoicing and great consternation. But it’s happening faster now, as more and more of the tasks of our daily and professional lives are handled by machines. That means we’ll have to change how we do things—and how we do our jobs.   In his Opening Keynote at AU Las Vegas back in November, Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost dove straight into the roiling waters around the topic to share his vision for the importance and potential of automation in a world wi... READ MORE >