I just finished my 6-week Digital Drafting for Interior Design class at Los Angeles Mission College. The class was about learning AutoCAD and SketchUp, two programs I have been using for years. I took the class because I want to get the Certificate of Achievement for Digital Interior Design. Since I was already familiar withContinue reading “Digital Drafting Class”
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CAD Myths Clarified
Being a formally educated designer and having been providing architectural/construction drafting services to design professionals for over a decade, I find most people, even professionals in the industry, are not clear about CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). CAD is the way to design. CAD is a production and communication tool, not a design tool. CAD isContinue reading “CAD Myths Clarified”
[Project] Joy of Being Grandparents
After the arrival of their first grandchild and another one on the way, the clients felt it was time to renovate their home built in the 1950’s to become a gathering place for the growing family. The goal was to enlarge the dining room and open up the kitchen. After surveying the property and studiedContinue reading “[Project] Joy of Being Grandparents”
What Do I Do For A Living?
I posted a short online survey asking people what I do for a living. I only got 4 (heart-warming) responses: Maker of fine tea bags, interior designer and space planner, freelance autoCAD or technical drawings for other designers Designer Drafting design Beautiful interior/deco design I wasn’t too surprised how few people responded. I am gladContinue reading “What Do I Do For A Living?”
SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center
Course Description: The course is designed to enhance professional designers’ ability to envision and communicate their projects using the SketchUp program. Course Length: Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, Jun 5 (This is the 1st attempt of this type of course catering to working professionals. The regular semester is 20 weeks long.) Course Setup: Open Lab:Continue reading “SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center”
MICHELLE CHIANG 