Author Archives: John Webb

How can you show anyone how the 3D models from this Competition project look on a map? If they are already in Google Earth, the best way is to open Google Earth, turn on the 3D Buildings option, navigate to … Continue reading →

First, install the SketchUp and Google Earth software on your PC, then follow this basic guide on what to do next. Steps for creating a 3D model It takes you to the point where you have a building shape to … Continue reading →

Today’s issue of The Comet contains three kinds of publicity for our Awards Finale: Advertisement on page iii, the rear inside page of the wrapper: a full page showing our poster. This was generously funded by North Hertfordshire District Council’s Letchworth Area … Continue reading →

On BBC Radio 4 today: “On Start the Week, Andrew Marr explores how Britain trains the artists and designers of the future. …” details & listen again when available… 3D printing is mentioned as an example of linking design, science … Continue reading →

We staffed our public stand on Saturday and Sunday in a marquee with the National Museum of Computing (from Bletchley Park). Most people entered the marquee to see the Museum’s personal computers and other equipment from the 1970s/1980s, but also … Continue reading →

We have just had the two symposia at The Hub. The morning session was about 3D Innovations. We mainly shared career experiences and prospects. The big question was how to retain design jobs in the UK now that tasks can … Continue reading →

We now have the design for the poster and a banner for the Awards Finale. The poster will be printed in various sizes for display and handing out. Low resolution versions are attached below. Let us know if you want … Continue reading →

We now have expert help from the following: Francesca (Frankie) Oliver to provide the services of Invite Creative Events management to run our Awards Finale on 25 November. Mike Tanti to run our SketchUp Design Masterclass event on 30 November. … Continue reading →

NOTE that after much discussion we have changed the venue of the Awards Finale from 4:00pm start on Sunday 18 November in the Broadway Cinema to 2:00pm for 2:30 start on  Sunday 25 November in the Letchworth Arts Centre. Please pass this announcementon … Continue reading →

We expect to confirm a change of date and venue for our Awards Finale, to be abbounced mid  Friday 10 November: from a ticketed event in the Broadway Cinema from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday 18 November to a free event at the … Continue reading →