Expand Your Expertise!

Deformation Tools in Rhino Wednesday, May 6—2:00 pm ET
Join Brian James from Robert McNeel & Associates for an online overview of the Universal Deformation Tools in Rhino Version 4. Learn how to transform simple geometry into highly organic forms with this versatile suite of Rhino commands.
Free for IDSA members; $25 for nonmembers [register]

Navigating Your Career in the Current Economy Wednesday, May 27—1:30 pm ET
Whether you're currently employed or unemployed, and regardless of what stage you're at in your design career, you may be concerned and wondering, How has the economic downturn affected the future of the design industry and the business world's view on design? What are the current shifts happening in the industry as a result of this recession as opposed to patterns that have occurred in the past? How will I find a job in this economy and what are my chances? Where are the jobs now? In light of how the industry is evolving within the business realm, what should I do to restrategize and ensure the future of my design career? Angela Yeh, IDSA, president and founder of Yeh IDeology, the Design & Strategy Recruitment Firm, has watched the industry evolve for more than 20 years from a bird's eye point of view, as well as having an insight to the decision being made at just about every level through out the industry. She'll discuss the current state of the design economy and answer these and many more questions during a special IDSA webinar.
$35 for IDSA members; $50 for nonmembers [register]

Upcoming webinars will focus on different software programs, including Alias, Bunkspeed, Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks and Advanced Photoshop as well as sketching techniques and other topics you need to know. Be on the lookout for more updates to the schedule.

Additionally, IDSA's Wisconsin Chapter invites you to participate in two additional webinars:

IDSA WI: Sketch Work Flow Thursday, April 30—1:00 pm ET
Okay, you've got your fancy tablet and a few 2D visualization programs. Add some good old- fashioned sketching talent and you're all set, right? Ultimately, how you use those tools interactively can have a profound effect on both your productivity and your results. In this IDSAwi webinar session, designers at Brooks Stevens Inc. will collectively share techniques and tricks they have learned to take advantage of unique tools offered within SketchbookPro, Photoshop and others. This is not a tutorial on any one program, but a discussion of organizational techniques and decisions which allow you to quickly arrive at the end result you need.
Free for IDSA members; $25 for nonmembers [register]

IDSA WI: What you haven't considered about metal to plastic conversion...but should Thursday, May 28—1:00 pm ET
From business issues to regulatory requirements, companies spanning many industries are making the move from metals to plastics. Some are looking to reduce the overall weight of the product while other companies are preparing for California Assembly Bill 1953 to reduce lead content. Whatever the business issue, there is much to be analyzed and understood to make an informed decision to move from metals to plastics and to ensure you have thought through and analyzed all the critical aspects from molecular analysis to understanding of plastics in evaluating and designing the manufacturing process. This presentation will guide you through the considerations that most companies neglect. Presented by Kaysun.
Free for IDSA members; $25 for nonmembers [register]

All webinars are presented using the GoToWebinar system. Multiple people within your organization or school can watch the webinars from one computer.



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