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Learners can often be fearful of this sketching style due to their perceived
notion of how it should look. They resort to drawing pictures. It is a
combination of 3-dimensional perspective and orthographic views that is
about understanding ideas. Pages will not be identical or perfect. It is fine to
make mistakes. Mistakes can be good! Don’t erase them, just move on
exploring the next avenue. A reader of this sketching style should be able
follow the thought pattern.

sketching styles
GO MAKE MISTAKES

Through a design process there can be a tendency for learners to try
make sheets ‘look good’ or formal, This defeats the purpose of iterative
sketching as the thought process is not linear or always clear. Iterative
sketching engages with ambiguity and through the process moments of
understanding and inspiration emerge. Practice and experience will see
an improvement in the overall feel, look and style of sketch sheet. Always
remember the reason for sketching.

Opposite are two sketch sheets showing some of the key features of
concept generation. the column on the right of the page can guide and
help in the understanding of the sheet. The three sections are broken into,
focus, points of note and actions arising. Concept sketching is a loose
style that does not inhibit the creative process. There will be mistakes,
some of which will trigger your thought process in a different direction.
Notice the flow of the sheets. They are nonlinear and more in line with how
your mind can meander when being creative. It can often be referred to as
taking your concept for a walk.

Design Skills -
Moving from research to concept generation
Hilary Dempsey 2020

YouTube - Design Carlow Channel
Fig 3.3 Hilary Dempsey Concept Sheets 2020

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