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In ROCKIN

The SolidSmack Weekend Reader | Week 21.15

May 22, 2015 3 Mins Read

Don your favorite bath robe, cream that coffee and get comfortable with this weekend’s SolidSmack Weekend Reader.

This week we saw everything from an Adam Savage-designed and built functioning Star Trek Captain’s Chair replica, an update on the upcoming KeyShot 6 rendering and animations software, how Google is leveraging their new NYC-based hardware incubator, the launch of the ‘ultimate’ designer’s resource and more…

So lay back, relax and take a load off while reading the top ten stories on SolidSmack this past week.

Oh and uh…don’t forget to shed some much-needed sunlight on your face, too.

In SMACKDOWN

Friday Smackdown: Multi-faceted Skin Flaps

May 22, 2015 2 Mins Read

The porcelain structure beneath its transparent, multi-faceted skin flaps, glowed like the oil-laden breast of the fire swallow. We had our brushes with them in the past, usually hiding just before we were seen. This time, we were not so fortunate. Its attention had been completely drawn by our cheese sandwiches, drenched with these saucy…

In CAD

MODO 901 is Set to Be Released Next Week on May 27th – Will Include MeshFusion

May 22, 2015 3 Mins Read

For just over a decade now, MODO has been defying expectations time and time again with their full-featured, all-in-one 3D modeling, animation and rendering package that’s been used by everybody from Pixar to Microsoft for applications ranging from animation shorts to product design renderings and more. Disclosure: We at SolidSmack have a soft spot for…

In CULTURE

SolidSmack Sessions | Interview with Oru Kayak Founder and Designer Anton Willis

May 21, 2015 5 Mins Read

After moving to a small San Francisco apartment, architect Anton Willis was sadly forced to put his fiberglass kayak into storage. Aiming to solve the problem of kayak ownership in an urban environment for himself and many others like him, Willis set off on creating a city-friendly kayak design that was sensitive to the needs…

In FAB

Handmade | New BBC Series Documents the Challenges and Rewards of Crafting by Hand

May 21, 2015 3 Mins Read

Known for churning out television show classics including The Young Ones, Black Adder, Keeping Up Appearances, Mr. Bean and legions of others, the BBC is no stranger to when it comes to developing entertaining content ranging from late night TV and car review shows to nature specials and various documentaries. More recently, the British Broadcasting…