Archive - October 2014

TIP 42 How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips for Product Designers

Want to improve your sketching fast? Get inspired by concept artists like Darren Quach and learn how to absorb their creative energy. This article shares actionable tips for product designers to spark creativity, build a personal style, and transform inspiration into original ideas. Dive in and start your drawing journey today!

How to Know If a Design School Is Good?

A practical, sketch-focused guide to evaluating design schools. Learn the key criteria, what to look for in curricula, faculty, and facilities, and how these signals translate to real-world product design readiness. Dive in and plan your path with confidence.

TIP 41 | Designers’ Secret: Spotting Color Combinations in Real Life

Want to create stunning color palettes for your product sketches? This article shares easy tricks used by designers to spot color combinations in real life—from street fashion to packaging. Find inspiration, improve your workflow, and let your creativity shine. Dive in and start sketching with confidence!

TIP 37-38 | How to Draw a Creature With a Light Marker

Start with a light marker to rough-silhouette your creature, then flesh out details with a Stabilo Stylist. Focus on pose, emotion, and volume—without getting overwhelmed by details. Dive into a step-by-step method that turns idea into expressive form.

TIP 35-36 How to Draw a Fashion Model in Motion

Movement amplifies storytelling in fashion illustration. This guide shows how to identify invisible movement lines, exaggerate key curves, and coordinate props with the model for a lively, publication-ready sketch. Dive in to elevate your design sketches today.

Debunking The ‘10,000 Hours of Practice’ Rule [Malcolm Gladwell]

The “10,000 hours of practice” rule, popularized by Malcolm Gladwell, claims you need 10,000 hours to master a skill-but new research shows this isn’t the full story. While Gladwell highlights deliberate, focused practice, mastery isn’t just about logging hours; it’s about how you practice and the unique path you take.

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