Comments on: The Benefits Of Sketching As A Designer

By: Nick Jones

Nick Jones — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:25:57 +0000

Hey,

Just stopped by to say hello while surfing

Best,
Nick Jones

By: David Airey

David Airey — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:20:29 +0000

Hi Grace, thanks very much for including me in your group interview. I enjoyed reading what Brian, Von, and Simon had to say (and your commentators, too).

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[...] The Benefits Of Sketching As A Designer: Part 1: This is the first in a three-part series from designer Grace Smith on using sketching in your design process, and it features interviews with established designers about how they use sketching for brainstorming and creativity. [...]

By: Adie

Adie — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:02:42 +0000

The first answer from Brian Hoff about website layout was a great response. Seen so many sites that have wonderful aesthetics but are really hard to use as so much effort has been focused on the graphics.

I think when it comes to sketching and creating ideas on paper you really have to enjoy what you are doing. Forcing yourself into the drawing process usually doesn’t lead to good ideas. If sketching isn’t for you their are many other creative routes to take.

Great interview by the way

By: Douglas Bonneville

Douglas Bonneville — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:50:07 +0000

I started the habit of carrying a leather bag with me wherever I go. To work every day, to lunch with me every day, on vacation, etc. I have a sketchbook with me at all times.

I don’t put much in the bag. There are stickies, pens, pencils, cold medicine, compact umbrella, and a book or three, so it’s never very heavy. And always, always, a spiral bound, blank sheet, acid free sketchbook. I have filled up many of these books and have kept each one. I developed the habit years ago, and it usually becomes a topic of conversation at one point or another, as to why I carry my black bag all the time. I get to show people what I’m working on, and they always get a kick out of what I’m doing. I get “I love your doodles” all the time .

I wrote an article on this same topic not long ago, and filled with a pretty good sample of what ends up in various pages:

http://bonfx.com/50-sketches-from-a-graphic-designer/

By: Sam McArdle

Sam McArdle — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:44:19 +0000

Nothing I love more than interviews regarding the design process. My problem is being consistant… Take sketching for example – bringing a notebook with you wherever you go – I tend to start out real strong for a week or even two, but then tend to slack off.

How do you keep it fresh? Just pure love of sketching, and it becomes second nature? It always feels more like homework for me.

I just have to say, love the format for the interview – single questions with multiple answers. Bravo!
-Sam

By: Scott Corgan

Scott Corgan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:42:17 +0000

Would love to be able to sketch before I design. But, I kinda learned how to create art on the computer. I’ve never really picked up a pencil in my life. It just turns out looking like my little brother drew it.

BUT, I do agree. Anything the preps you to create the final product should always be taken seriously!