A version of this article originally appeared on the Percolate Blog. In spring of 2009, I graduated from architecture school. At the time, the post-recession economy was rough and not much was ...

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Graphics suites like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are excellent choices for designers and digital creators because of their free plugins and other powerful features. However, they aren't cheap, and ...

Finding the right tools to represent a project idea or carry out a construction job remains an ongoing challenge for architecture and design professionals. While software for drafting, 3D modeling, ...

Shelby Putnam Tupper is founder and creative director of Shelby Designs Inc., a small-but-mighty, full-service, customer-obsessed design consultancy.

Although there are ways to try out Adobe Photoshop for free, long-term use can get expensive. Photoshop alone costs nearly $240 per year (if you let them bill you annually) and Illustrator is just as ...

For creatives looking to express themselves digitally, Mac offers a diverse array of drawing apps that cater to various needs and skill levels. Here are eight simple yet cool drawing apps for Mac that ...

For years, leaders of architectural firms have bemoaned the lack of hand drawing skills among recent graduates and young professionals entering the practice. With a tendency to bypass hand drawing and ...

If you enjoy sketching, drawing or are in the fields of graphic design, architecture, or art, you already understand the importance of precision and harmony in your creations. The Exlicon L Golden ...

ANCA CNC MACHINES has developed ToolDraft to assist cutting-tool manufacturers to develop technical patterns for their products. Like all manufactured parts, cutting tools require technical drawings ...

If you have a tablet and want to express your creativity, there are plenty of great apps you can use to pass the time doodling or to create beautiful digital art. If you have a stylus, they're even ...