I found a fucking amazing design tool. It is called SketchUp: http://sketchup.google.com/.

It is the easiest, and most intuitive piece of software I have used in quite some time. Within a few minutes time, I was able to create a 3D model of a bookshelf I have been planning to make. I wanted to work out some design challenges before purchasing any wood or materials. I am still working on the design but here is how it looks so far:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5f825ce7001ffd70f41c354bbc605c91&prevstart=0

I come from a design and computer drafting background. I spent a stint in college learning the craft, and have even worked as a designer briefly, and I can tell you that this is the easiest software I have ever used in my life. A fucking monkey could operate this shit. I encourage everyone to check it out for any and all design projects. Best of all it is FREE!

Also I'll document the bookcase build out of course. I should be starting on it probably this weekend. I know I have this this time and again, but I really do have a buncha projects coming up that will be post worthy. I even made a to do list so I don't forget them. Until then, eat shit!