MakeByMe - 3D furniture design 3.11

The MakeByMe software offers a robust platform for individuals interested in designing furniture in 3D, whether for personal use or for workshop projects. It serves both beginners and seasoned DIYers, allowing users to create furniture designs swiftly and visualize them within their home context. The application simplifies the process of bringing creative ideas to life with automatically generated DIY plans designed to minimize the stress often associated with such projects.

Currently supporting English, French, and Spanish, the software aims to expand its language offerings in the near future.

Design your next DIY furniture project

MakeByMe prides itself on being user-friendly and intuitive. The platform allows users to design any DIY project with real materials, tools, and joinery methods. Users can easily select from a library of standard materials, such as 2x4s and plywood, and utilize a straightforward drag-and-drop interface to arrange components. Key features include:

• Add standard materials like 2x4 lumber, plywood, metal tubing, and glass.
• Drag and drop materials to snap them into position.
• Incorporate common joinery methods such as pocket holes, hinges, drawer rails, and dados.
• Experience realistic animated behaviors for doors and drawers.
• Execute straight or miter cuts using an integrated cut tool.
• Enhance designs with holes and common shape cut tools.
• Add color and style to completed designs.

Create with auto-generated cut list plans

MakeByMe streamlines the creation of DIY plans through interactive features. As users design, assembly steps, stock materials, cut lists, and diagrams are automatically updated. Important features include:

• Visualize the DIY build sequence with 3D instructional steps.
• Optimize material purchases with efficiently generated material lists.
• Plan cuts effectively with visual cut diagrams and lists.
• Ensure proper tool selection with an integrated tools list.

Share your furniture project and plans

Upon completing a design, users have the option to integrate their project into a HomeByMe room for visualization or rendering. Additionally, they can share their DIY projects and plans with the community to inspire others in their crafting endeavors.

Available as both a web and desktop application, MakeByMe allows seamless access to user data across various devices including phones, tablets, and laptops. This flexibility enhances the overall user experience significantly. Feedback from new users is welcomed as part of their ongoing development process.