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A must have for product design students! Are designers still making drawings by hand? Isn?t it more advanced to use a computer in this computer era? Some may think sketching is a …
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Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers by Koos Eissen is a comprehensive guide to hand sketching for product design. It covers materials, line quality, perspective, and rendering, with step-by-step examples. Despite digital tools, the book argues sketching remains vital for ideation and communication. It's a standard reference for design students and professionals seeking to improve their visual communication skills.
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About Sketching: Drawing Techniques for...
In an era dominated by computer-aided design, Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers makes a compelling case for the enduring importance of hand sketching in product design. Koos Eissen, an experienced educator, provides a thorough foundation in the techniques and mindset required for effective design drawing. The book begins with basic materials and line exercises, then progresses to perspective systems, including one-point and two-point perspective, and the construction of complex forms. It explores rendering techniques for various materials like plastics, metals, and glass, and demonstrates how to use color and shading to convey volume and surface. Throughout, the emphasis is on sketching as a thinking tool—a way to explore concepts, communicate ideas, and make decisions. With numerous examples from professional designers and student work, this book serves as both a practical manual and an inspirational resource, solidifying its place as a standard text in product design education.
Who should read Sketching: Drawing Techniques for...?
This book is essential for product design students at any level, from foundation courses to advanced studios, as it builds the sketching skills central to design ideation and communication. It also suits practicing designers who want to refresh or refine their hand-drawing abilities, especially those transitioning from digital-only workflows. Educators in design programs will find it a valuable curriculum resource. Additionally, engineers, architects, and anyone involved in creative problem-solving who wishes to visualize concepts more effectively will benefit from the clear, methodical approach.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Materials and tools for sketching, including pencils, markers, and paper
- ✓ Line quality and stroke techniques for confident drawing
- ✓ Perspective drawing systems: one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective
- ✓ Rendering techniques for various materials and surfaces
- ✓ Sketching as a tool for ideation, communication, and design thinking
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Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes, the book starts with fundamental techniques and builds gradually, making it accessible for beginners while still offering depth for more experienced sketchers.
Does the book cover digital sketching?
The focus is primarily on traditional hand sketching with pencil and paper, though the principles apply to digital sketching as well.
What makes this book specific to product design?
It emphasizes sketching for ideation and communication in product design contexts, with examples of products, mechanisms, and design concepts rather than general subjects.
Is this a theory book or a practical workbook?
It combines both: clear explanations of theory and principles are accompanied by practical exercises and examples to apply the techniques.
Who is the author?
Koos Eissen is a renowned educator and former head of the Industrial Design Engineering faculty at Delft University of Technology, with extensive experience in teaching design sketching.
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