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”
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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?”
Design Visualization
Over the years, I have evolved from providing 2D Construction Documents for obtaining Building Permits to introducing varies formats for presentation and documentation. Here is an example of a partial set of construction documents for new construction: Besides Construction Documents, I also provide drawings for interior design uses such as furniture plans, kitchen design plans, bathroomContinue reading “Design Visualization”
CAD Class Presentation
My former CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) instructor, Julian Inchaurregui of West Valley Occupational Center, invited me to speak to his architectural CAD class as a former student and someone working in the design industry. I put in a lot of thoughts and even prepared flash cards. I want to document this in writing while itContinue reading “CAD Class Presentation”
MICHELLE CHIANG 