Showerthought: From paper sketches to digital drafts, what a shift!

I started in construction when everything was on paper! Learning software felt like a huge hurdle at first. I practiced every day and got the hang of it. Now, I can't imagine planning without it. The change has been really cool!

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margaret_nelson1mo ago

My grocery list is a perfect example of this. I have a notes app full of lists, but I still scribble items on a scrap of paper right before I run to the store. It feels like we're all living in that middle ground now, using whatever tool gets the simple job done fastest. Some old methods just have a stubborn kind of usefulness that tech hasn't totally wiped out yet. You see it with books, calendars, and even these quick sketches.

nora101mo ago

Remember paper isn't totally gone. It still has a place. I do all my big plans digital now. But I still grab a notepad for quick site markups or a rough sketch for the crew. Some things are just faster with a pen. The mix works.

river1821mo ago

Quick site markups" on paper? Man, I'm shocked that still happens out there. Everything's on tablets and phones at my jobs now. Just feels like a dead practice to me.