When I think about designing with technology I instantly think of graphic design or something along those lines. Even though that is one form of design, there are many other types that I learned about through this chapter. In reality, if I didn't pursue a degree in Elementary Education, I would have majored in interior or fashion design. The problem, however, is that I can not draw that well, but thankfully technology helps me in that area :).
The CAD program sounds pretty interesting and useful (must be since it was created in 1960 and still used today!). People can use this as a "virtual drafting table" (p. 171). I think it is so cool they can use this tool to view and rotate objects on the screen, zoom in and out, and help produce final drawings.
One of my good friends is in architectural design and he has showed me several of the computer tools they use. The SkethUp program seems like a neat tool because you can create virtual buildings and houses! This is very helpful if someone is trying to create a large development or shopping complex because then they could see what everything will look like before it is actually built. It would definitely be better to make changes before the place is actually built.
Since I love music and love to sing, the music composition software caught my eye. I have played with a few tools like this and think it is really cool and useful to develop songs and scores on the computer as well as create sheet music. I think the Impromptu program sounds useful as it allows you to keep a running log of music are you are working.
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