Here’s something you probably didn’t know: it’s hard to find a good protective face mask for kids. We’re not talking about the hockey goalie kind, but rather the kind you put on to filter the air in polluted urban areas, or when exposed to toxic fumes from paint and such. Adult masks don’t fit kids’ faces, and the kids don’t tend to love the blah, industrial look of the masks designed for adults, either. Enter the ’brifo,’ a new mask created by designer Bart Gaczorek using the Sinterit Lisa SLS desktop 3D printer and Autodesk Netfabb software. It’s lightweight, fits a range of child-sized fac... READ MORE >

VR? AR? It’s all MR, and it’s all changing fast. With advances in hardware and software happening continuously, new applications become possible for a range of industries—especially AEC. AU offers a wealth of useful content on this rapidly developing technology. For starters, Jeff Mottle returned to AU Las Vegas in 2017 to host another gangbusters panel focused on the state of mixed reality for design visualization today—and where it’s headed over the next few years. With a panel that includes experts, creative directors, technologists, and designers, this AU session is a great way to take the... READ MORE >

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 >