Shaan Hurley

Shaan Hurley

Happy Holidays from Between the Lines

As the year winds down, I want to take a moment to wish you all a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to reflecting on the adventures of the past year and…

Delicate Arch 3D Tactile Model is Missing

It seems someone really really wanted the Delicate Arch model I created years ago that the National Park Service at Arches National Park recreated in a durable metal and installed near the trail head in the very popular national park. This tactile model helped people that were unable to see the arch or make the hike still understand the beauty of the natural arch. Hopefully the thief gets caught, but also a new one replaces it, and nobody steals that one as well.

From Vision to Victory: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table

Having been both a customer and user of Autodesk products, and as a member of product teams, I’ve had the unique experience of seeing things from both perspectives. I’ve been the voice of the customer, advocating for their needs, interpreting their sentiment, and translating real-world use cases into product strategy. Whether you’re a startup or scaling up, here are some lessons that might help you focus on what really matters.

X No More The Spot for Me

After nearly two decades on the Twitter platform newly renamed as X, I’ve decided to delete my 25k tweets, & step away.  Posted my last tweet for the foreseeable future and deleted all my 25,000+ tweets so they were not…

The Importance of Transparency in AI: Encouraging Industry-Wide Commitment to Ethical Practices

AI is rapidly changing industries around the globe, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, creativity, and productivity. However, as AI technologies become more integrated into our daily lives, concerns about privacy, ethics, and the misuse of intellectual property (IP) have…

Mac-Native Solutions for Mechanical and Industrial Design: Shapr3D and Autodesk Fusion 360

Computer-aided design remains one of the indistinguishable tools in mechanical and industrial design. Well, Windows has always been on pole position as far as computer-aided design is concerned because of its comprehensive computer-aided design packages. Mac users are therefore left with few native applications to choose from. The tides, however, are changing. Driven by increasingly powerful Mac hardware, developers are bringing professional-grade CAD solutions to the Mac operating system. Two of those leading the charge include Shapr3D and Autodesk Fusion 360.

This blog post will briefly explore these two native CAD solutions for Macs, showcasing their features and capabilities and how they will increasingly change the design workflow for professionals and amateurs alike.

Tech is Just a Tool—Our Expertise Brings Projects to Life

In today's fast-paced world, where every month seems to bring a new wave of bits, bytes, gadgets, gizmos, and software, it's easy to get overwhelmed. We often find ourselves focused by the latest tech, believing it's the magic key to success. But here's the thing—technology is merely a tool. Without our skill, creativity, and experience, and even gut instinct even the most advanced tech won't do much. It's like having the fanciest paints and brushes without the artistic skills to create a masterpiece.