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I assume from your writing that English is not your native language. It would help if you mentioned where you are living and working as opportunities vary grea

I assume from your writing that English is not your native language. It would help if you mentioned where you are living and working as opportunities vary greatly around the world. If you are living in an English speaking part of the world, then you might want to improve your language skills. Good communication is critical in almost all ventures. Are you a qualified architect? If so, are you no longer enjoying your profession? You seem to imply that you are having trouble finding work as an architect, why is that? 3D visualisations, especially in architecture, is a much in demand skill. Of course, your tooling needs to integrate with AutoCAD, RevIT, etc. Recently I tested VR headset for walkthroughs - very impressive when done well. On a technical note, JavaScript is not a particularly good first programming language to learn. It is difficult to debug stuff and you can easily develop some bad habits. Have you looked at Python? There are a lot of good tutorials and examples out there. So what exactly are your ideas for a startup? You seem to be rather vague on that part of your question. Sorry about so many questions, but it is hard to offer help when you are not specific with your questions.

Dankk 10y ago
Yes, I am not a native English speaker but I am trying to improve it.I do everything to improve my English but without successes.At the moment I am living in London. I think that one of the reasons I don't have successes is my English. Yes, I am qualified architect but from not prestige university and with no much professional background. Let's said that in the UK my master degree is equal almost to nothing. Probably finding a job as an architect is my lack of fluent English speaking and some luck. Yes, I am thinking that 3D visualisations will be continued to evolve and grow that's why one of my choices specialise in this area. I start with Python I pass few courses but I do not found Python for so useful at the moment although the Python is one of the most popular language in 3d modelling software. Why I chose Javascript because at the moment I think that if I know some Javascript(MEAN stack, Ionic and etc) I will be cable of creating anything. For example, I can build any mobile app, desktop app and with libraries like Babylonjs, I can create 3d models with walkthroughs and VR. On of my ideas for startup that is related to the 3d modelling it is as follows: Everyone had been in a historical place. An example: you stay somewhere and the guide explaining to everyone how there was something (castle, wall, great battle etc) and most of the time you are trying to imagine everything that he is explaining. The Startup will be for an app that will be for VR/AR recreation of historical event or environment. In other words, this is a VR/AR application for historical experience. And also all of my other startup ideas can be achieved with a good knowledge of javascript and some open source project even in a prototype version.That why I am trying to have some good javascript knowledge.
- Dankk 10y ago
  Want to say something else for me is very hard to figure out what to focus it. That's why I open the topic to see some opinions that are from people with a different perspective from mine. Let's say that I need a help from outside because I am trying to find that answer from years. What would be your choice if you were me?
  - CyberFonic 10y ago
    Thank you for adding more information about yourself and your situation. A couple of suggestions ... 1. Enrol in a English as a second language course. London is the centre from which the English speaking world spread. I know many people who have completed English courses and their careers and successes took off. When you can communicate better, you will be more confident, be able to negotiate better, etc. 2. If you are interested in pursuing an architectural career, find out what you need to do in order to upgrade your education to become registered in the UK. I'm not familiar with architecture registration requirements. For an engineer (electrical/civil/mechanical) those with overseas academic credentials are able to complete bridging courses in 1-2 years part-time and attain professional recognition. 3. Although your ideas for AR in the context of historical homes and places is very good, it is actually a fairly large project. Since you appear to have only entry level programming experience, you might be better off researching whether such projects are already underway somewhere. If not, then designing the "product" and then building a team to achieve that goal. But ... 4. Startups get a lot of publicity, but the news is very much tainted by survivor bias. There is very little written about the thousands of great ideas that putter out and disappear. The reasons are manifold, lack of technical leadership, lack of appropriate venture capital, lack of suitable team, lack of commercially viable market. The UK startup scene is more risk averse than that you read about about Silicon Valley; And ... 5. It is easier to build a professional network of contacts, when you have worked in an industry. Being on the outside, looking in is a lot harder than when on the inside looking to expand vistas. IMHO I would suggest doing the English language course and then getting your professional qualifications up to UK requirements. Work in the industry so that you can build a professional network. Then you will have a more substantial background from which to re-evaluate your startup ideas. GOOD LUCK !

Dankk 10y ago

Yes, I am not a native English speaker but I am trying to improve it.I do everything to improve my English but without successes.At the moment I am living in London. I think that one of the reasons I don't have successes is my English. Yes, I am qualified architect but from not prestige university and with no much professional background. Let's said that in the UK my master degree is equal almost to nothing. Probably finding a job as an architect is my lack of fluent English speaking and some luck. Yes, I am thinking that 3D visualisations will be continued to evolve and grow that's why one of my choices specialise in this area. I start with Python I pass few courses but I do not found Python for so useful at the moment although the Python is one of the most popular language in 3d modelling software. Why I chose Javascript because at the moment I think that if I know some Javascript(MEAN stack, Ionic and etc) I will be cable of creating anything. For example, I can build any mobile app, desktop app and with libraries like Babylonjs, I can create 3d models with walkthroughs and VR. On of my ideas for startup that is related to the 3d modelling it is as follows: Everyone had been in a historical place. An example: you stay somewhere and the guide explaining to everyone how there was something (castle, wall, great battle etc) and most of the time you are trying to imagine everything that he is explaining. The Startup will be for an app that will be for VR/AR recreation of historical event or environment. In other words, this is a VR/AR application for historical experience. And also all of my other startup ideas can be achieved with a good knowledge of javascript and some open source project even in a prototype version.That why I am trying to have some good javascript knowledge.

Dankk 10y ago
Want to say something else for me is very hard to figure out what to focus it. That's why I open the topic to see some opinions that are from people with a different perspective from mine. Let's say that I need a help from outside because I am trying to find that answer from years. What would be your choice if you were me?
- CyberFonic 10y ago
  Thank you for adding more information about yourself and your situation. A couple of suggestions ... 1. Enrol in a English as a second language course. London is the centre from which the English speaking world spread. I know many people who have completed English courses and their careers and successes took off. When you can communicate better, you will be more confident, be able to negotiate better, etc. 2. If you are interested in pursuing an architectural career, find out what you need to do in order to upgrade your education to become registered in the UK. I'm not familiar with architecture registration requirements. For an engineer (electrical/civil/mechanical) those with overseas academic credentials are able to complete bridging courses in 1-2 years part-time and attain professional recognition. 3. Although your ideas for AR in the context of historical homes and places is very good, it is actually a fairly large project. Since you appear to have only entry level programming experience, you might be better off researching whether such projects are already underway somewhere. If not, then designing the "product" and then building a team to achieve that goal. But ... 4. Startups get a lot of publicity, but the news is very much tainted by survivor bias. There is very little written about the thousands of great ideas that putter out and disappear. The reasons are manifold, lack of technical leadership, lack of appropriate venture capital, lack of suitable team, lack of commercially viable market. The UK startup scene is more risk averse than that you read about about Silicon Valley; And ... 5. It is easier to build a professional network of contacts, when you have worked in an industry. Being on the outside, looking in is a lot harder than when on the inside looking to expand vistas. IMHO I would suggest doing the English language course and then getting your professional qualifications up to UK requirements. Work in the industry so that you can build a professional network. Then you will have a more substantial background from which to re-evaluate your startup ideas. GOOD LUCK !