20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
After 22 years on Typepad, the platform's sudden shutdown prompted a challenging migration to WordPress.com. Despite Typepad's early reliability, its decline made the shift necessary. With support from the community, the transition has rejuvenated the blog, embracing WordPress's modern tools and open-source benefits, marking a new chapter in the blog's journey.
The new Stevens Ranch Library in Bend is nearing completion, set to open in spring 2026. Spanning 100,000 square feet, it will serve diverse community needs across three levels. Designed for inclusivity, sustainability, and functionality, it aims to be a central hub for learning and creativity with a focus on community engagement.
Shared stunning drone photos and a hyperlapse capturing a spectacular sunset in Bend Oregon, featuring a remarkable lenticular cloud formation. This natural phenomenon occurs over mountains under specific conditions, glowing vividly at sunset. The night also saw an increase in trick-or-treaters, adding to the atmosphere of Halloween.
Shaan shares insights from my dual experience as an Autodesk customer and product team member. Key lessons include prioritizing must-have features using the Kano Model, ensuring features align with business goals, leveraging data, and understanding customer feedback context. Additionally, fostering a culture of learning and storytelling can drive innovation and customer loyalty.
The post provides a detailed release timeline for AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D, highlighting the various versions alongside their release dates and corresponding codenames. This tradition of using codenames dates back to the early 1980s, offering a way to track versions and ensure internal conversations remain private during software development.
I came across this great reminder from Darren Flynn on LinkedIn today.“No one remembers if you were late. Everyone remembers if you were wrong.” That’s the truth in engineering. Deadlines can move. Mistakes last forever. In our world, a missed…
The content humorously highlights a series of absurd and whimsical pipe specifications known as the “Joke Pipe Spec.” These unconventional guidelines detail nonsensical requirements for pipe production, such as ensuring pipes are hollow, free of rust, and correctly labeled. The notes serve as a humorous reflection on the confusion often found in technical documentation.
Before a product name is locked in, it usually starts life with a codename. It’s how teams keep projects straight and conversations private while development is still underway. The tradition goes way back at Autodesk, back to the 1980s when…
To improve AutoCAD performance, regularly clean the %TEMP% folder where temporary files accumulate. To do this, close AutoCAD and other applications, open Windows Explorer using Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete visible files. Regular cleaning, ideally weekly or monthly, enhances speed, reliability, and reduces potential crashes or corruption.
Our fall is usually short between summer and winter here in Central Oregon where we are located in the mountains. A couple photos from Bend Oregon and the autumn colors.