Child using Trimble SketchUp on laptop in classroom

Education & outreach

Project Spectrum

Connecting people on the autism spectrum with software to develop 3D designs and open the door into creativity innovation and job skills.

Our story

Project Spectrum was started after discovering that 3D modeling can be a powerful tool for individuals on the autism spectrum.

A surprising discovery

Putting ideas into action

Opening new possibilities

Two children smiling while working on laptops in classroom

A surprising discovery

People on the autism spectrum tend to be unusually strong visual and spatial thinkers, making 3D design a great fit. The SketchUp team increasingly started to hear how SketchUp was changing the lives of people on the autism spectrum. Once that connection was made, Project Spectrum was formed.

I can say without a doubt that working on Project Spectrum has been the most rewarding experience of my life.

— Casey Grothus

Manager of Project Spectrum, Trimble

Learn how Trimble makes a difference

Education & outreach

Trimble offers many opportunities for today's students to access resources and knowledge to help them plan their careers and make an impact in the livelihood of the world.

SketchUp

From modeling tree houses to building intricate, energy-efficient homes, SketchUp is the most widely used 3D design program in the world.