COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
Exploded-view computer drawing by
Paul Loebach, 2008
Wireframe Model, computer drawing by Paul Loebach, 2007
Paul Loebach
September 21 – 25
Getting started with computer-based design programs can be intimidating. This course is for amateur and professional furniture makers who want to become comfortable using the computer as a creative tool. In the first half of the course Paul offers instruction in Sketchup, a free, open-source, 3-D modeling program that is ideal for building basic geometric structures. In the second half, participants learn the essentials of Solid-works, a powerful solid-modeling program used for sculpting accurate three-dimensional forms and generating fully dimensioned working drawings.
Paul encourages participants to integrate the computer into their own design methodologies. His goal is to give students a foundational skill set that can be applied to any computer program. Participants bring their own laptop computers, for which the school provides demo software. (Windows operating system only!)
Paul Loebach is a New York City-based furniture designer. His work incorporates advanced digital modeling and manufacturing equipment, combined with an understanding of furniture history and traditional woodworking techniques. Paul’s work has been exhibited internationally and published broadly in books, weblogs, and periodicals such as: Interior Design, Architectural Record, Wallpaper, Elle Decoration (UK), Domino, House & Garden, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others.