Let's Build Something Great Together

Dear Members of the iPad for Architects and Designers Community:

I don't often get a chance to address you individually, but I've been blown away by the sense of community that has formed around the iPad for Architects and Designers channel, and I was thinking—why don’t we work together to grow that community in a more immediate, interactive and non-salesy way that goes beyond YouTube video views and product and course purchases? 

So I thought it might be cool to launch a weekly newsletter in a back-and-forth format that invites you all to ask questions or share whatever's on your mind during the week, then provide my answers to those questions and comments in a regular weekly follow up.

Oh…and another cool thing would be for you to submit samples of the work you do with your iPad! I’ll provide constructive criticism if invited, or just share the images shared each week in the following newsletter—so we can all be inspired, without judgment, with the real projects folks are creating with their iPads

I really believe this is a chance for all of us to see the common questions we share, not to mention a selfish opportunity for me to really see what's on your mind—and how I might serve you better with products and videos that respond to your actual needs. And your questions can be about anything—including hard questions about life and love—not just drawing on the iPad. So without further ado, I open the floor to your questions; submittals of your work (that includes you, Olle!); and any observations you wish to share with your fellow iPad for architects and designers community. For my part, I'll answer each and every question--or when they have no specific answers share them for others to think about. I’ll be the curator, so to speak, but the newsletter will really be about all of us, centered around the common questions, hopes and fears we all face, and how we took a moment to pause and build something great together. 

If you're feeling it, reply to this email to get the ball rolling—or  just to say hi.

With gratitude for each and every one of you,

James Akers

Architect, Renderer, Father, UCLA Prof of iPad Drawing, Enthusiastic Awaiter of your questions and comments

PS—I'd also like your suggestions for what to call this newsletter...something catchy, so you’ll look forward to catching up when every weeks Q&A has arrived in your inbox. Who knows, this may even lead to a podcast!?