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It is not unusual for sketchbooks to contain photo images of theses
phases alongside sketching that the image has informed. (see appendix
p43) It can also contain visualisations of complex data used to
communicate or decision make.
introduction
Fig. 1.2 Research Journal Sample Pages Dr P.J. White 2018
Commitment required when maintaining a Research Journal
• Maintain a record of key data and sources of information Fig. 1.3 Sample Sketchwork - Dan McMahon 2013
relating to a project
When committing to developing sketching skills these are the guidelines
• Note all meetings (names/dates) and minute key tasks / that will govern the designer’s application.
questions / decisions
• Practice sketching technique daily
• Capture and record early ideas and directions, mind-maps, • Sketch and iterate the design
analyse (pros/cons), decision and rationale • Provide a record of iterative design and development process
• Comment and notate
• Maintain the source of key data (people, articles, web • Develop an ‘investigative dialogue’ with each object drawn. Draw
addresses etc.) a series of related analytical versions to learn more about the
objects and demonstrate visual curiosity
• Sketch to communicate the thought process
1.4 Sketchbook
Design sketchbooks are an extremely important document for recording
progress, problem solving, prototyping and making key decisions. Design Skills -
Together with a research journal the sketchbook becomes a professional Sketching Complex Forms
document cataloguing the design process and as evidence of progress. Hilary Dempsey 2020
A sketchbook demonstrates how a designer thinks and functions. It tells
a story. The sketchbook is where the research, prototyping and testing, YouTube - Design Carlow Channel
merge with the creative process and decisions can be made.
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