Edward Tuttle, owner of Eklektos, a design and illustration studio in Waterbury, Connecticut, has been using Strata since 1990. Working at that time as the senior designer for Union Carbide, Ed needed a software solution to help him illustrate the benefits of a new product at a molecular level.

'It opened up a whole new world, and I soon began incorporating 3D into the daily workflow, from annual reports to ads to capabilities brochures.'

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Dale (Dasch) Schulz is a traditional sculptor and artist who has successfully translated his whimsical style to the world of computers using Strata 3D.

Clients over the years have included Manitoba Tel, Monumental Life, the City of Nanaimo, Malaspina University, and the Theatre One Drama Festival.

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Sakari Tiikkaja works in Haemeenlinna, Finland. He has over 10 years of experience in advertising and graphic design.

After working in Helsinki based Advertising agencies he now runs his own business in Haemeenlinna doing illustration and design work for such clients as Nokia, Grand Casino Helsinki and Karisto publishers.

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Now, with over 17 years in the design and printing industry, Eric continues to hone his skills and style of expression. Whether freelancing as a Designer/Illustrator, or working at CMA design in Houston, Eric is always looking for new and creative ways to express ideas and concepts.

"Strata helps to cut costs and time - from the beginning of a concept to marketing of the product or even the final production. Strata Keeps me creative and my clients less worried about their investment. So we both keep our minds on the expression of ideas."

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Duncan MacGruer is an Atlanta-based illustrator with a focus on technical illustration and spatial design, including corporate, retail and exhibition environments.

During his 25 years of design experience, Duncan has worked with such high profile clients as Coca Cola, the US Army, Colgate and Universal Studios.

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Xavier Mestres first began to use Strata to make small 3D illustrations to apply to his photomontages. He immediately gravitated towards Strata 3D because of its user friendly environment.

Xavier said, 'Strata is the clear choice for designers without a lot of 3D experience. It is the easiest product in which to create high quality 3D projects.'

Xavier also speaks fluent Spanish.

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James Rothschild is a UK-based Imagineer with a focus on Industrial Design and Architecture. During his 25 years of design experience James has worked with such high profile clients as Boots, HSE, Lloyds TSB, British Gas, GE Capitol, Games Workshop, AXA, and more.

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Jon Carlson is a Boulder CO.-based registered Architect. During his 20 years of Architectural rendering experience he has worked on thousands of Renderings specifically for other Architects and firms through out the world. Jon has used Strata products from the very first days of Strata for the final renderings.

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Chris Tyler is a Salt Lake City-based illustrator and animator, with a focus on lush, realistic lighting and modeling in the advertising industry. Chris has given back to the design community by writing training materials, such as the "Art & Science of Strata 3D CX", teaching yearly at the Red Rock Revival, and consistently helping out users on StrataCafe with animated tutorials and walkthroughs on new application features.

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Christian is the Creative Director for LeapSmart, Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio. He creates computer/web based training applications for companies around the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana area.

Christian also teaches 3D techniques at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. His primary application for these courses is Strata 3D CX.

"I love the way this program easily integrates with other programs, so that it is not just a stand alone program, but part of my arsenal in creating anything from an illustration of a coffee cup, to a full blown animation of a 1940's nightclub."

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Derek Lofgreen is an expert multimedia designer and developer. Over the last 16 years of his creative career he has done everything from web design and development to DVD and CD-ROM interactive products.

For over 10 years, he has used Strata 3D applications on projects for many big name government and commercial clients such as, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Department of Defense (DoD), The State of California, ANX eBusiness, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Johnson & Johnson, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) and GE Medical.

Within the Strata community, Derek is well-known for operating the Simply Strata website, and produces tutorials and interviews of other 3D artists. He is also a partner in Strata's Open Creative Environment.

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