Monday General Session

The first general session of Solidworks World 2008 has just wrapped up.  We are now sitting in a press room for a Q&A session with Danny Forster, host of the Discovery Channel show "Build It Bigger".  It seems as if most of these old media types like to hear themselves speak, as opposed to actually asking a competent question.  Danny is not only an engineer, but a one time stand up comic.

Danny Spoke about how art, design, and engineering must come together as one to produce a world that looks awesome.  By the way, Danny was the scheduled surprise guest.  Once again Solidworks not only kept it a secret, but also picks someone who completely captures the theme of the event.

                     

Todays session was all about inspiring to design.  Continuing on that thought, they next brought out Theo Jansen (click for youtube videos).   Here is a guy that found a way as he described it "To create life".  The inspiration behind his art is a true blend of art, engineering, and design.  Here are some photos:

                                                                                                                                        

Thats it for the general session, stay tuned for an afternoon wrap up of the happenings!

Comments

[Inyigo]

Design Theo Jansen his "strandbeest" with SolidWorks?