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Draw Without Eraser to Progress Faster
Learn to sketch without erasing! Analyze mistakes to improve faster and focus on exploring ideas over perfection.
Sketch and Chill drawing with Netflix movie: One Cent Thief | Chou-Tac
Sketch while watching Netflix to improve skills. Pause, draw, and enjoy the process without pressure. [MOVIE: ONE CENT THIEF]
Dare to design and stand out as a designer
Break free from approval-seeking. Dare to disrupt, challenge norms as a creative designer! Your wild ideas? That's where the magic happens! Be bold, have fun!
How to improve your line sketching in 5 drawing exercises
Transform your sketching abilities with our in-depth tutorial on 6 essential exercises to improve your line quality and drawing confidence.
18 Indispensable ‘SKETCHING LINES TECHNIQUE’ To Draw Anything! - classic 1640
Master 18 essential sketching lines to draw anything! From blind contour to cross-hatching, add depth and life to your artworks!
7 tips to stop procrastinating as an artist or designer
Ready to make your design dreams come true? Discover why procrastination kills dreams and get practical tips to overcome it. Start your journey to creativity now!
6 TIPS to Overcome Your Fear Of Criticism (as a Young Designer)
Learn to conquer fear of criticism with 6 designer tips. Embrace feedback, build confidence, and perfect your craft. Unleash your potential!
RAVING FANS APPLE PRODUCTS
How Designers Create Products People Love! Learn to craft both useful and emotionally resonant products by understanding and loving your users.
Draw random forms with base cylinder
Start with simple cylinders and morph them into a myriad of 3D product designs. With 18 easy steps, you'll learn to draw, modify, and create 100 different forms!
How to draw anything you want the 4-step guide to learn how to learn
Embark on your drawing journey with confidence! Embrace perseverance, break down complex tasks, and develop your unique style.
How to draw section spheres ellipsoids
Unleash Your Inner Geek with Spherical Sectioning! Dive into an exciting tutorial where you'll learn to master drawing sections on spheres and ellipsoids.
9 tips to draw every day
Rediscover the satisfaction of creation and the simple act of drawing. Nurture your creativity with "Draw Your Way to Happiness making Art a Daily Habit."
6 tips to draw better sketches for beginner designers
This guide delves into the art of making your sketches not just informative but visually appealing, which is crucial in product design.
How to draw Cast shadow from projector light source
This tutorial dives into the nuances of using diverging light sources, like projectors, to enhance your sketches.
How to draw bold lines
Secret to expressive and dynamic sketches with "How to Draw with Bold Lines." This tutorial addresses a common beginner pitfall: monoline drawings.
how to draw a sphere with fast sketching
"How to Draw a Sphere like a Product Designer." I've prepared an innovative and super easy approach to sketching spheres in 3 Seconds!
Shoe Designer Marina Aperribay
Embark on an inspiring journey with Marina Aperribay, a 26-year-old shoe designer, who proves that passion and determination can turn dreams into reality.
how to draw straight lines
Start the easy and practical approach on "How to Draw Straight Lines with Confidence as a Designer," to master this essential skill now!
Morpholio Trace - Draw sneakers
Expand your Creativity by Drawing Unlimited Sneakers with Morpholio Trace on iPad,
is it difficult to learn how to draw
Is It Difficult to Learn How to Draw? I dismantle common fears and misconceptions beginners face and give you 4 Positive Mindset Tips!!
Practicing drawing bad can be beneficial
"Is Drawing Bad? Is Bad!" Discover why starting with imperfect sketches is not just acceptable but advantageous
How to draw without copying
Adrian's story in "How to Draw Without Copying" is a common one among budding artists. Here's how you can break free from copying!
How to draw with confidence
Transform your sketches from timid to terrific with "15 TIPS | Draw Confident Lines like a 'Designer Rockstar'!" Here's how you can elevate your game!
draw basic forms tutorial
Visualize and draw in 3D with "How to Draw the 4 Basic Forms (for Artists & Designers)." Here’s how you can master the foundational shapes essential for all!
Medical product design
"Simplify Your Drawing Process (in 4 Steps)." This tutorial, inspired by real-world observation, guides you through drawing a defibrillator.
designer drawing mistake
Begin your journey to successful product design with "The Way Designers Should NOT Draw."Avoid pitfalls that arise from the "2D artist way" of drawing.
The fast and dirty way to draw sneakers - Quick sketches
Harness the power of rapid ideation with "Draw Sneakers with the Fast & Dirty Technique." Prioritize speed and quantity over perfection.
how to draw a projector with cylinder - sony design 30mn
"How to Draw a Sony Projector with Cylinder." This 30mn challenge offers a fun and practical approach to sketching, focus and quality sketching time.
How to draw new forms fast and easy - draw earphone sony
Revitalize your design process with "How to Draw New Forms." Draw new forms of earphones, using a technique called Improvisational Design Sketching.
Drawing with Contour lines Tips and Tricks
We delve into contour lines, a crucial concept for budding designers. Discover how these imaginary lines enhance your understanding of 3D forms.
FOOD DESIGN | How to Draw Japanese Skewers in 5 steps
Start a 5 steps creative journey inspired by Japanese skewers. This tutorial is not just about drawing food but sketching with precision and creativity.
How do artists deal with stress?
Stress can be a significant obstacle for artists and designers. Here's how you can transform stress into "Good Stress" and boost your creative output!
how to draw daily
Emmanuel struggles to find time to draw. Sometimes, he stops for days or weeks, and it feels like a hurdle to go back to drawing. Let's hack his mind!
5 Reasons to drop Academic for Design School.
Contemplating a career shift towards design? Here are 5 compelling reasons to consider switching from traditional academic paths to design school.
how to draw mechs
Unleash your inner mech designer with "How to Draw Mechs: Start with the Skeleton." This engaging tutorial from The Design Sketchbook focus on the importance of building from the inside out.
software for designers
Unlock your creativity without breaking the bank with "3 Creative Software for Artists and Designers (MacBook)." Here's a quick rundown of the innovative tools.
4 ipad apps for designers
Inject a burst of creativity into your iPad with these 4 fabulous apps for artists and designers:!
design student tips
Embark on your industrial design journey with confidence and passion. Here are 10 golden tips to navigate the challenges and succeed.
how to start drawing
Novice designer? Start your creative journey with confidence using these 8 designer tips from The Design Sketchbook!
progress fast in design school
Let's speed up your design progress with these 12 tips from The Design Sketchbook, tailored for proactive student designers!
travel sketchbook in Vietnam
A Travel Sketchbook Adventure: Follow Chou-Tac during his incredible journey in Vietnam, where he meets local artists and shares his passion for sketching!
engineer or designer career
Louis, a young Mechanical Engineering student, reached out with a dilemma. Should he pursue his newfound passion for Product Design or continue?
build your confidence
Boost your potential to the stars as a designer with these 8 tips from The Design Sketchbook to build your inner confidence!
Learn Basic perspective to draw from imagination
Learn to sketch your ideas with "How to Start Drawing from Imagination Using Perspective." Transform today your creative vision into visual reality!
Michael DiTullo interview Drawing the future
Join Chou-Tac in this Designer Coffee Chat with Michael DiTullo, a visionary designer whose career journey is a testament to persistence and innovation.
Dwayne Vance - Toy Designer interview
Dive into the world of toy design with Dwayne Vance, a seasoned designer known for his work on Hot Wheels.
How to start a drawing as a beginner designer
Building a drawing routine isn't just about time; it's about instilling a SUCCESS MINDSET. Consistent practice, with the right techniques.
Is it competitive to become a Designer?
Scared of Competition? Don't compare yourself to the majority. Aim to stand out, become a reference Designer for your peers, and inspire others.
take risk to success
Transform your sketching skills with the Iteration Mindset from The Design Sketchbook. Here's how you can accelerate your learning!
how to draw an apple plug with the lego block technique
"How to Draw a Plug (the Easy Way)," Learn to decompose complex objects into manageable blocks, speeding up your drawing process!
Discover if You Have What It Takes To Be A Successful Designer
Beyond drawing skills, courage is what you need to become a Designer. Daily, you'll face battles for your ideas, requiring you to be a creative leader.
so you want to be a designer
Are you torn between following a corporate path or pursuing your creative calling in Industrial Design? Here's why you should consider the latter.
draw daily with fun
8 reasons to sketch daily with FUN! Here’s how incorporating sketching into your routine can transform your life:
How to draw reflection on glass easy
This step-by-step guide "How to Sketch an Easy Reflection Drawing." simplifies the process of sketching glass reflections. Accessible for beginners.
how to draw a sphere with easy shadow
Draw super nice spheres in volume with cast shadows. It's easy with The Design Sketchbook step-by-step tutorial.
Instagram stories filter on portrait sketch
Add a playful twist to your sketches using Instagram Stories' Puppy Filter to showcase your portrait drawings!
How to draw a female character
At a coffee shop in Vietnam, we create a new character design on drawing a girl from an Asian tribe, blending historical fashion with modern creativity!
Sketching on the go: Improve your sketching skills
Struggling to find time to draw with a busy life? Discover these 2 simple but effective tips to improve your skills by Sketching on the go!
How to draw with line weight
Embrace the Wow: Control your line-weight, you'll transform your sketches from flat to fantastic, making them pop off the page with charisma.
How to draw like a concept artist inspired by a bike
Today we learn innovative techniques of concept art sketching, drawing inspiration from the world of bicycles! (Great for organic forms.)
How to draw a skull easy
Transform your 2D vision into 3D with The Design Sketchbook's tutorial on sketching a skull using a simple ballpoint pen.
How to draw outdoor with standing posture
Feel back ache drawing outdoor? Let's discover simple techniques to enjoy drawing for hours with stability: Standing Posture Hacks Revealed!"
How to find the best ballpoint pen for drawing as a Designer?
Are you on the hunt for the ideal ballpoint pen for your sketching needs? Here are 5 expert tips to help you find a pen that suits your unique style!
how to draw ellipses freehand
Struggling to draw ellipses with precision and confidence? Let's conquer this common sketching challenge by beating the 5 Common Mistakes!
how to draw cylindrical forms
Discover how to bring your products to life with the help of simple cylindrical formulas.
Follow these 4 sketching tips and start drawing cylinders today! How to Draw Easy Cylindrical Formulas for Products
  • TIP 1 Draw with a Papermate Flair M
  • TIP 2 The minor axis is your symmetry
how to draw backpack thumbnails
Make the most of your drawing time by using the thumbnail sketching technique
and get ready to masterfully draw a range of backpack designs! How To Masterfully Draw Backpacks with Thumbnails in 5 Steps
  • TIP 1 Start by drawing basic forms
  • TIP 2 Ask for feedback early
  • TIP
8 student tips to succeed design school
Admitted into art & design school? Congratulations!
Here are some tips and tricks on how to make the most out of each and every class throughout your studies. 8 student attitudes to succeed in your art & design school How to Make the Most Out Of Your Art & Design
the 5 designer mind shifts to succeed
The 5 designer mind shifts to succeed in your design school!
  • Mind shift 1: Allow you to screw-up
  • Mindshift 2: Ask for help
  • Mind shift 3: Compare your performance within the timelines (instead of comparing with others).
  • Mind shift 4: Look for progress, not perfection.
  • Mind Shift 5: Examine your belief.
The 5 designer
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It's Chou-Tac,
I'm very happy to have this conversation with you about Industrial Design. I received a series of 7 questions from Jimmy Huynh who has also a YouTube channel about Industrial Design.
And he also shared these questions with other YouTube channel designers. How to become an Industrial Designer?

How to beat the blank page
Product designers can't wait for ideas to fall from the sky.
Let me share with you a trick to conquer creative blocks and generate hundreds of creative ideas! How to beat the blank page
  • How to beat the Blank page syndrome?
  • Copy to learn Product Design Sketching
  • A trick to
how to become extra ordinary
Want to live a life of purpose? Discover 6 easy steps to give your daily life an exciting twist!
Change your mindset about errors and begin building the strength for new achievements right now! How to become Extra-Ordinary! Start Living an Extra-Ordinary Life with These 7 Steps
draw people with loose lines
Love carrying your iPad Pro around for drawing?
Utilize it to the fullest by creating realistic sketches of people in cafes and other places. Here's how I draw many of them with loose lines! Hello sketcher! I show you the time-lapse of today's sketching session at a cafe called Phuc
overcoming procrastination and start to draw
Learn the secrets of overcoming procrastination so that you can finally unlock your potential for creativity and achieve your dreams. Read on for more! How to stop procrastination and start to draw now How to Start Drawing now | Overcoming Procrastination
  • The reptilian brain
  • Fear is an illusion
  • Ready
Drawing bags
Unlock your creativity with this Creative Doodle Technique.
Learn how to draw a bag in just 4 steps with this helpful tutorial for the Concept app on iPad Pro! The Creative Doodle Technique: How to Draw a Bag in 4 Easy Steps RECOMMENDED SKETCHING TUTORIALS: How to start drawing anything
From bored to creative drawings
Fighting isolation blues?
Use this downtime to concentrate and channel your energy into creative drawing sessions.
Check out our guide on how to do it right! From passive boredom to creative drawings When I ask my friends how things going with
the confinement due to Covid-19, they told me: "Home is
Go museum to draw with ipad
Elevate your sketching skills with an iPad pencil in art galleries!
Get ready to bring your sketches from paper to reality in museums! Hello Design Sketchers! I was in quarantine for 14 days in a military camp in Vietnam. My 76 years old dad is living in Ho Chi Minh.
24 tips to boost your id sketches
Ready to bring your industrial design sketches to life?
Follow these 24 sketching tips and learn how to start drawing from a reference picture. Check this out! 24 Drawing Tips to raise your Product Design skills How to Boost Your Industrial Design Sketches Instantly Today, I share with you
how
how to be in the top 10% students
Want to stand out from the crowd in an art & design school?
I help you become part of the top 10% of students in no time. Read it now to find out how! How to be in the top 10% of students (School of Art and Design)
how to stop procrastination homework
Struggling to get your schoolwork done?
This easy trick breaks through procrastinating homework and gives you the power of momentum to actually finish your projects before the deadline. Procrastinating feels so good (short-term)!
  • The power of momentum
  • 5 min Mind-trick to kickstart your design project
  • You get hooked! (Binge-Drawing)

how to draw dynamic sneaker design tutorial video choutac chung
Get creative with sneaker designs!
This video teaches you how to take static sketches and turn them into dynamic masterpieces using ballpoint pen techniques. Check it out now! Learn How to Create Stunning Sneaker Designs with These Tips
  • From Static to dynamic Sneaker Sketch Design
  • Draw Sneakers in 2
back up macbook design time capsule apple
Whatever the design project you’re working on,
one of the most important aspects to consider is data safety.
It is essential to back up your workstation. Backing up your work gives you certain assurance
in case some unexpected issue like a faulty driver occurs and can save you a lot
Make your own luck to take control of your success
It's time to stop waiting for fortune favors, take control of your success!
Discover how by focusing on following things you love and giving it all with strong energy, chance will find its way into your story. You can make your own luck!
  • Are successful people lucky?
  • Which side
How to apply to your dream design job
Unsure how to make your dream design job application stand out?
I show you exactly what it takes to be successful in the design industry. Find out today! 3 TIPS to stand out for your design job application.
  • Beat stress with excitement!
  • Apply only for your top 1
the art of spiderman in the spiderverse book
Unlock the secrets of successful artists with our top picks for art and design books - each one beginning with "THE ART OF..." Get an exclusive sneak peek here! Chou-Tac at Merlion, Singapore Last weekend I went on a very short trip to Singapore with my dad. I went to
how to draw charger USB
Ready to learn how to draw a USB charger on your iPad? Follow this tutorial and use Morpholio Trace App to draw a perfect product to learn proportion, round edges, and round corners.
digital detox how to disconnect social media
Are you looking for ways to increase your efficiency as a designer?
Try these easy tips to help you disconnect, stay focused, and avoid procrastination. 5 TIPS to Disconnect... Stop Procrastination as a Designer
  • Beware of Social Distraction.
  • TIP 1 Don't find the time. Create it.
  • TIP 2 Stop
draw electric shaver - pilot twin marker
Learn how to draw organic forms with this helpful sketching tutorial.
Take on the challenge and learn the basics of product design sketching, using Philips electric shaver as your canvas! How to Draw an Electric Shaver Philips! (Pilot Twin Marker) in 17minutes! Hello guys! I am working on the release
How to Progress Faster by Copying others with Doodles
Don't make the mistake of trying to reinvent the wheel learning how to draw product design:
  • Learn how to copy with the Copy-Doodle Technique!
  • Progress faster and soon create original products of your own.
How to copy to progress faster in 7.35min! How to Progress Faster with
DRAW ON COFFEE CUPS!
Draw on coffee cups - Urban Sketching in Vietnam This morning, I went to the World Coffee Museum at Buon Ma Thuot, the capital of Da Lak (Vietnam). It has a small-town feel and I liked it so much! The architectural design of the museum is sensual with its curvy
draw y-axis
Do you struggle with product design sketching?
Draw the Y-Axis into your design process – it's an easy way to take your sketches from flat to dynamic! Why you should draw with the Y-axis Transcription below Hey guys,
Welcome to thedesignsketchbook.com. How to sketch better and faster at sketching Product Design
Concept app sketching tips for designers
Get ready for better sketches with iPad Pro and Concepts app!
This beginner video gives you the sketching Tips and techniques to create beautiful designs from scratch.
Let's get started! Concepts App Sketching Tips on iPAD Download Concepts app here for iPad Pro or Windows Microsoft.
The basic version is free,
how i graduated design school drawing at night
Spend a peaceful night sketching session and unleash new ideas!
Learn all the tips and tricks for successful midnight sketches for your industrial design projects! Last night,
I was sketching a few concept art at midnight, looking for creative ideas. I am new to the app CONCEPTS APP.
When you are used
productober
Artists and Designers, get motivated this October with Productober!
  • #Productober is a 31-day drawing challenge, inspired by the successful Inktober yearly event.
  • Amateurs and pros can participate by coming up with creative interpretations of each day’s topic.
  • Get inspired today!
How to Charge Your Sketching Motivation
Turn Luck Into a Skill: Get Great Design Opportunities Now
Ready to take control of your design destiny and attract design opportunities? Turning Luck Into a Skill: Get Great Design Opportunities Now In my first year of design school, 
Hang out with better student designer than you!
You are a beginner student designer? However, you feel lonely and you can't progress? That's normal. Most beginners feel shy when they start. If you are in this case, Do you hide your design drawings and creation? So no one can see your things? Hiding is the best way to protect ourselves from critics.
Noisli the app to draw with calm and focus
Increase your focus with Noisli, a simple app designed to help freelancers and design students enhance focus and productivity through ambient sounds.
music ambiance for concentration when drawing and sketching working
Hi Sketchers! I wanna share with you a simple TIP,
yet essential for your drawing routine as a designer. Do you listen to music when you draw?
If yes, what's your favorite selection to find concentration and gain in productivity?
Tell us in the comments! 5 Tips to Draw Longer with Focus Listening
7 Clichés about Designers
Hello !!
If you are a designer or a student designer. What does your friend, and family think about your activity?
What are the questions people ask about your job? You realize the same questions come up.
There are plenty of clichés about you as a designer. I dig today for you the
Is it hard to create for a designer?
Yesterday 12.00pm, I went at the French restaurant L'Usine. It was my second meeting with my "Tinder date" Ngoc. *Pronounced "Gnop" in Vietnamese with a bit inflated cheeks like a pouting baby. I was very excited to meet her again because we are very different​, but have essential things in
6 reasons why sketching beats 3D software at creativity
Hello ! Today let's BOOST your motivation to create and enjoy the 6 benefits of learning sketching on paper! Why? Because there is no better sensation than to create with the traditional way! We saw in the previous TIP 243 that too many design students hide their sketching weakness by relying on 3D
Do not rely on software. Sketch!
Too many students "hide" their poor sketching skills behind learning 3d software. They want to impress with a portfolio full of quality pictures. Some will suceed. But too often the porfolio ends poor in ideas... Today, let me show you why as an aspiring Product designer, you should NOT rely 100%
"How many hours to practice sketching per week to become a Designer?"
"How many hours to practice sketching per week to become a Designer?" Our logic brain crave to ask that question. And that is normal. However, to succeed in sketching and become a Designer. You shouldn't think by hours... Why? Because that doesn't put you in the right mindset for fast progress.
How to attract success for your designer career
I love receiving your messages. You share with me your happy and tough moments too. Your stories on your design journey are truly inspiring. Thank you! Some says: "I am exciting to join a design school next September!", "I have just been hired by a design company!" ... While others
Are you ready for the "90 DESIGN TIP-A-DAY Challenge"?
Hello! How are you today? Become the best sketcher you can be with the "90 DESIGN TIP-A-DAY Challenge"! Take advantage of this exclusive drawing challenge, full of motivation and inspiration to help kickstart your creative journey. I feel pumped by this new project I prepare for you at the Design Sketchbook blog!
It
Sketcha drawing app for designers
My student from my course Sketch Like The Pros, Oliver Esther recommended a new sketching software called:  SKETCHA. (available in Apple Store.) And I decided to give it a try by drawing a NIKE shoe! Today I show you how I sketched a sneaker on iPAD with Sketcha! UPDATE:
Are you making these excuses to procrastinate at drawing? (Part 2)
Hello ! How are you doing today? Today is the 2nd part of:
"Are you making these excuses to procrastinate at drawing?"
(You can find the PART 1 here.) As an inspiring designer,
you dream is to create a better life for people.
You want to draw your own ideas and show them to
Are you Making these Excuses to Procrastinate? (Part 1)
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac, If you want to learn a language, learn playing piano,
guitar or practicing a martial art. You need passion and patience to succeed.
And it is the same for drawing. It looks tough when we start something new. But the good news is there is a first
How to draw hatching and rise your speed of sketching - thumbnail product designer the design sketchbook
  Today we learn how to draw hatching.   In product design sketching there is something essential
you need to have: It is your Speed of sketching.    That's why I'm going to help you with today by teaching you how to draw Hatching.   I draw Hatching in all my sketches:  
How to draw Harley Queen
If you follow me for a while, you know how I invite you to explore diverse sketching style to build up your own as a Designer. If like me you like the Marvel and DC, you might like today video :).
12 Tips to succeed in your design presentation | For introvert
I used to be crazy afraid to talk in public. While it is so essential for a designer to communicate verbally to defend and promote our own projects. I remember at my design school. When I had to talk in front of my classmates, it was so intimidating. I knew it
36 Sketching tips for shoe design
To make sure you receive news on the launch of the Sneaker Sketching course, make sure to Register to the blog! 🙂 It took me 10 hours and 30 minutes of sketching to complete the 7-meter canvas in 4 days. It's an amazing experience I recommend you to do once
How to make big progress with Sketching Challenge ?
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac, It's 11am here in France. And before going to gym, I wanted to announce that this week: I am starting a 7 meters of "Sneaker Sketching Challenge" !  Yes ! it is about 4 times my height ! Ohoh !! (I am 1,80m) A while ago I even did
Sneaker drawn by Amor Jiménez // Loveworks_design
Hello Design Sketchers! Last year I met Amor Jiménez in Madrid. 🙂 I met him in real while eating croquetas in his home country! We were sketching on the coffee shop table with Antonio and Pedro Luis. We all have in common the passion for design and Sneaker sketching too. I
How long should I sketch per week ? Question from Tim B.
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac, I received an email from Tim B. asking me how long should he sketch per week ? (Tim is one of my VIP student of Sketch Like The Pros.) As you may also wonder the same question, I wanted to share with you my 5 recommendations
10 Easy Drawing Ideas and Tips to Start your Sketchbook!
Ready to be an artist?
Learn these 10 easy drawing ideas and tips for starting your sketchbook.
You will make sketching easier and more enjoyable daily. Hop onboard and start drawing now! 10 Easy Drawing Ideas and Tips to Start your Sketchbook! If you wonder "How to start a sketchbook",
my
How to draw a cube with 1-point perspective
How to draw a cube (1-point perspective) In design sketching, all start by drawing cubes.
In helps you to better visualize objects in 3D from imagination.
Today I show you step-by-step how to draw a cube (1-point perspective) easily. Learn 1-point perspective easy Pretty often perspective can become overwhelming for beginners.
There
samsung product design SADI
Hello, it's Chou-Tac, Today we travel to South Korea! Let's meet up with JONGHO LEE! I am glad he accepted today's interview as he has a precious point of view about Why you should become a Product Designer now. : )  He has the willingness to share with
Drawing with ARTBOOKS CHALLENGE #1 / Inkwork by Darren Quach
As a Product Designer, I find plenty of inspiration in Sci-fi movies such as Star wars and Concept art sketches. * You can discover Edward Eyth interview who created plenty of sketches and innovation for Back To the Future II, Disney, MARVEL... that inspire nowadays creation such as the kitchen robot
How to draw New products in 3 steps with this simple creative technique
How to draw New products in 3 steps with this simple creative technique How to Sketch New Products in 3 Simple Steps with the Happy-Accident Technique Sketching new products can feel daunting, especially if you're staring at a blank page. But fear not! Today, I'm going to share a fun
How to start drawing in perspective with this New drawing tool: The MICRODOT®
I am publishing something new for you guys. It's to introduce you to a Kickstarter Campaign for beginner designers! It is a New drawing tool that help you draw basic volumes using ISOMETRIC perspective: The MICRODOT®. 🙂  If you love it and wanna receive your own MICRODOT® (international delivery) for £3
How a Designer become more creative looking for "Problems" !
Hello ! It’s Chou-Tac, Today I got a Designer creative routine for you to implement daily. So you'll generate thousands of new ideas !  I am writing to you from the 24-hours Automatic laundrymat. My clothes are turning in the machine like inside an infinite rollercoaster. It's pretty hypnotic. When
How bad do you want to be a Product designer ?
15th July 2018: France won the World Cup !!! Last night I discovered 2 players from the French team come from my hometown, Troyes ! I feel so happy that YES people from my small town can rise to become Champion of the Football World cup ! It always reminds
Do Not start learning with a Graphic tablet (but with a ball point pen)
How are you today ? . . Summer holiday period is starting ! : ) I hope you are crazy boosted for enjoying this free time for what you love: Sketching ! And get a great practice before going back to your Design school in September. . If you have any
the incredibles character design research from Pixar
Vivek Rai was sending me by email a pretty cool picture from a school task he had about creating characters. He asked me some tips about: How to generate ideas to create Character design? The whole idea is to make interesting features pop out. How? We need a story. A
How to Be More Creative Daily? (W/ Renata Lahalle)
Ola from Madrid, in Spain!
Sometimes, we lack inspiration.
We wonder what to draw and we face the blank page. 
Junior artists to seniors artists, we all search for creative ideas.
How to be more creative daily is our topic of the day with my friend Renata Lahalle. How to be Creative Daily (Chou-Tac
2 reasons why a mom encourages her son to become a designer
Today I would like to share with you an inspiring discussion I had. While many parents push their kids to become a Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer… I met a mom who support her son’s interest for drawing to become a Designer. But before sharing with you the 2 main reasons she
Fast and "Ugly Drawing" - The Art of Creating Anywhere!
Drawing quickly is an important skill for a creative thinker!
Learn sketching tips and techniques from designers to help you draw quickly and creatively anywhere you go! Hello from Japan! I am in Tokyo, it is one of my favorite cities in the world!
My friends and I are at a
21 Drawing Tips on How to Make a Designer Sketchbook
Do you dream of starting your own Designer sketchbook?
Here are 21 useful tips to help you make your designs stand out above the rest! During one of my recent trips to Spain,
I met Antonio who is one of the students of my online course Sketch Like The Pros. Antonio
Art Center College of Design - Interview David Salow about Portfolio with Chou-Tac The Design Sketchbook
Dream of studying at Art Center College of Design? Get expert tips from David Salow, Dir. of International Recruitment, to help you craft an impressive portfolio!
Live chat with Art Center College of Design Pasadena |Portfolio, school, career.
Hello! It is Chou-Tac, How are you today? If it is so-so. Then this coming Saturday I got a BIG SURPRISE for you to get back your natural pretty smile you are so beautiful with. 😀 Live Chat with Art Center College of Design I remember how plenty of questions
How to Draw a Cube (2-Point Perspective)
A cube is a 6-sided 3D form like a dice or a Rubik's cube.
Artists and industrial designers learn how to draw in perspective drawing a series of cubes from any angles. It helps to build their 3 dimension visualization skill.
So they can learn how to draw any products
custom made furniture guillaume bouvet
Today we meet Guillaume Bouvet in Lyon, France.
He shares with us how a Custom-Made Furniture Designer works with wood.
He will give us an essential lesson for any industrial designer. If you love working with wood and designing furniture, you might want to see that. 🙂 I remember, when I was
How to draw cylinders in any angles with the "Packaging box" technique
Hello ! Today I would like to share with you a simple technique to help you better visualise in 3D. We'll go through the basics of perspective to draw ellipses in 3D, then cylinders. We'll go straight to the point, so I recommend you to get started by downloading the Designer
How to draw Sneakers in 3D |live demo
In a visit to Madrid, My parents and I had the chance to meet up with the students of my course Sketch Like The Pros: Pedro, Antonio, and Amor. The whole night, we talk about design, sketching... Then, Antonio asked me if I could show him how to sketch a
How to Start Design Sketching? (The BIG MISTAKE to avoid)
How to Start Design Sketching? (The BIG MISTAKE to avoid) Hi sketching lovers!
Do you start design sketching? Today I want to answer a question that I got from Omar on Instagram,
who wants to know how to get started in design sketching.
This is a very common question that
Perspective becomes easy (Drawing 3d planes)
Gain speed in drawing by starting your sketch with a 3D plane Before starting, if you are making your first steps in perspective,
I invite you to download the Designer Starter Kit made for beginners. Then, practice these two easy tutorials on Perspective below:
9 tips to draw a power bank using a cylinder base
Hello Sketcher! Today I am in London visiting my friends and student: Vietdong,
He is one of my new beginner student of Sketch Like The Pros. We are going to do a quick demo giving you
9 sketching tips for beginners, drawing a Power bank. 🙂 Transcript Okay. So I'm
How to Go from Flat Sketches to 3D Volumes
I received a message from Christopher.
He's a woodworker and is fed up making drawings as "if somebody sits on them".
I made a beginner video about:
How to Go from Flat Sketches to 3D Volumes! How to Go from Flat Sketches to 3D Volumes Take a pen, some paper, and take
How to Draw an Infinity of Products (with ellipses and cylinders)
How to Draw an Infinity of Products (with ellipses and cylinders) Transcript below Hey guys Welcome to the "Sketching Mini-Tutos"! Sketching from Chouchou from me, Chou-Tac. So how to draw an infinity of products using ellipses and cylinders. Alright, we are going to draw some quick doodles right here to
How about Vlogging for the Design Sketchbook ? :)
Hello !! It's Chouchou, 🙂 I hope you had a great week-end plenty of fun ! 2018 is coming already, I started to plan the next year projects for The Design Sketchbook ! I am happy to say I am preparing more videos, more tutorials, designer interviews from around the world !
The big mistake we all do during a design job interview.
Hello guys, As a designer we learn how to promote our projects. We put a lot of effort in our portfolio, but sometime we face difficulties to promote ourself for a job or internship interview. Too many junior fail at doing that following mistake during an interview, which is fortunately easy to
How long should I practice per day to be Good at sketching?
Hey guys, It's Chou-Tac, There is a question I receive pretty often: How long should I practice per day to be Good at sketching ? I tell my students to draw at least 15 minutes per session to get into it. Which means it is the minimum needed to absorb
How to Draw in 3 dimensions with this Easy Perspective Technique!
I'm very happy to show you this easy perspective exercise that will expand your 3D vision skills! 🙂
  • Any designer or artist needs to draw well in 3D. Here is a great start to give you confidence.
  • I call this the "Move the Dot Technique"!
  • It's something I feel
How Kasra progress fast in Design Sketching
Hello! It’s Chou-Tac, I remember how important it was for me to be inspired by other students to boost my motivation. Because I wanted to reach their level, I was drawing more often and keep looking at what techniques they were using. This is why today, I would like to
STEP 1 | CUBES IN PERSPECTIVE Drawing Challenge
STEP 1 | CUBES IN PERSPECTIVE If you want to improve fast and make a change, get ready for the CUBE MANIA CHALLENGE! We are gonna draw a LOT of cubes following the simple and easy techniques I’ll show you stroke by stroke.
They are so simple that anyone can
STEP 2 | DRAW CUBES LIKE TETRIS (IN PERSPECTIVE)
Draw connected 3D cubes in perspective | Part 2/3 Yesterday we saw Part 1 of the Cube Mania challenge.
We get familiar with drawing cubes in a 2-point perspective, but also how to draw them in all directions! If you are a true beginner, remember to download the Designer Starter
How to draw cubes like professional designers
How to draw 3D cubes | Part 3 (last part) My nose is running, so sorry if you may hear my voice a bit like a duck 🦆in the video! Today,
It is time to progress even further on the last part of the CUBE MANIA CHALLENGE (Part 3/3). Let's
How Parker Liang became one of the top design sketcher of his class (and impress his classmates!)
Hi guys, I have just received an happy email from Parker, who is a member of my course Sketch Like The Pros. With great motivation and work, he now becomes one of the Top sketcher of his class ! YahoO !! How did he achieved this ? Here are some
Design software
Hello Design Sketchers! I received an email from Pio Tran about which software to learn to become an industrial designer.
There is no unique answer to this. However, here is my response. First of all,
depending on which field you choose among industrial design,
you may need more 2D software
Anyone with GOOD LOGIC can learn how to sketch. See why.
Hello from Osaka ! I am travelling with my good friend Eliane and her big family in Japan. We are a group of 10 people travelling all over Japan ! :). Last night, we arrived at a new apartment near Namba area, we rented for few days. After unpacking my
No time for drawing? How to unlock 5 months per year!
Hello! It's Chou-Tac, How are you doing today? I know how we all have a busy life, and how many beginners have little time to pursue their passion for sketching. Have you ever said: "I have no time to draw." - "I feel guilty, I procrastinate and stagnate." "Damn... I
What matter more than sketching or creativity skills to grow like crazy.
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac, How things going today ? At noon, I met Eugene and his wife Mandy for lunch at Ho Chi Minh City. They are such a lovely couple. Vietnam is the 3rd country I met in real life people who follow the Design Sketchbook blog. It's meaningful
Don’t be precious with your sketches
Hello! It's Chou-Tac How are you today? Last day I was at Panam, a French pub in Ho Chi Minh owned and driven by my franco-viet friends Khiem and Remy. I enjoy going there to chill and eat Kebab. They make the greatest Kebab in town with amazing Belgium fries.
Introvert designer? How to make people remember you at networking.
Hello! It's Chou-Tac A lot of designers happened to be introvert (included me), and we may suffer from not being able to socialize with people as easy as we would like to. Networking is not natural for us. Let me share with you a simple trick I practice that starts
"Is the best Pho in France or Vietnam?" How a chat with a local inspires me as a designer.
Hello guys from Vietnam ! How are you doing today ? Here is pretty rainy (Raining season), and I just came back from lunch. I am thinking to start sharing with you more about my daily inspiration thoughts or inspiration as a product designer. As I believe that design sketching
Chou-Tac meeting Junda in Singapore - Art and Design book library
I have just met John in Singapore. He's one of my VIP member of Sketch Like The Pros. It happenned we were both in Singapore, so we decided to meet up and say hello. 🙂 He's from China, and moved to Singapore for work. It is the first time I have
How a young candidate "beat" skilled designers - and get hired.
Hello ! It's Chou-Tac, In your opinion, who got more value:  Someone skilled with years of experience or a young passionate ? In my previous company, (shoes and fashion industry in Singapore) my colleague needed to hire someone to join her team. But she had to go for a business
How I survived my design school and get my dream job.
I still wonder how I survived my design school. We had a ton of projects. I remember wondering if they put that pressure on us on purpose. Maybe they wanted to make us overwhelmed, to see if we could manage the intense pressure and workload? I could not finish all
How to draw a box with a hole in perspective
Hello! It's Chou-Tac The blog started in 2014, and I am always happy to keep publishing plenty of free content, articles, and drawing tutorials on the blog giving you even more TIPS, advice, insights from designers, and interviews to help you during your design journey. I do believe designers contribute
How to succeed interview for your future design school or job
Hello Design lovers ! Many of you may be preparing their portfolio to enter a design school, internship or a designer job position. But there is a huge and common mistake I want you to avoid. I divided this in 2 parts: First about the oral presentation of yourself, and second for
Are you a heavy wrist Design sketchers?
Hello Design Sketchers ! If you have a heavy wrist tendency, this article is gonna help you realise how much being gentle with you pen matter. If you have this tendency, many of your sketches may tend to look messy. You might have difficulties to finish your sketches, or giving them details and
Bread drawing from Boulangerie Copain, Seoul, South Korea
Kim sketches when he used to work at "Tous les jours", a Korean-French chain of bakeries - in the R&D department. Hello, Design Sketchers! Too many beginners are afraid of sketching, being afraid of what other people may think.
They feel so ashamed of showing their 'ugly drawings' they don't
Kid Craves for Instagram Likes
Instagram is an amazing tool to publish your work online and get feedback,
but especially likes and followers. You gain exposure, you gain popularity. It's to me great,
but there is another side of the coin
if you let yourself get hypnotized
by these "virtual numbers of glory". It may affect your long term
Design Sketchbook Live #2 | How to draw in perspective!
Hello, Design sketchers! 😀 It's my second time I do a Sketching live tutorial for you guys on Facebook! It was a real pleasure to help you, and interact with you on Live! Below you can find the replay and practice! We'll cover in 1 hour, these 3 sketching points: 
How to Draw Contour Lines
Today let's see how to draw contour lines. Your first steps, the easy way!
With this simple technique, you will draw any volume super fast.
Your speed of sketching is essential for a designer to develop his ideas smoothly and communicate them fast. How to draw contour lines I am Chou-Tac.
How to Fix your Curved Lines? (Check your Sketching Posture)
How to Fix your Curved Lines? (Check your Sketching Posture) Today I wanna share with you a common body posture mistake that may damage your sketching progress forever. The earlier you fix it, the better. It's a very simple thing, but worth adjusting if you are concerned. I have received
How to draw a light bulb easy
The sketching exercise today is about how to draw a light bulb. We will cover the sphere and ellipses in perspective. I was giving some corrections to one of my student Zhen Bian from China from my course Sketch like the Pros - and I thought I could share it
Don't play Pokemon Go! Hunt ideas with your pen and your Sketchbook!!
Hello guys from Korea ! I am now in Seoul, and it's super cold like being in a freezer. I went to find refuge in a caffe to warm myself and sketch. I sit, opened my sketchbook and found the unfinish fish below. I decided to complete it today, which
3 techniques to give visual impact to your sketches | The Design Sketchbook Show! #1
Hi guys, Today I am in Seoul, Korea ! It's amazing and also super cold here. About -7 degrees outside. Ohoh ! Getting warmer back in my room, I thought it would be cool to publish the replay of our Design Sketchbook Show here in the blog ! In case you
Noah Sussman Designer at adidas performance accessories designer sketching interview in product and industrial design for the design sketchbook
Today is my great pleasure to introduce you Noah Sussman, sports product designer for UVEX Sports in Germany. (Formerly at Adidas) I met Noah when both of us used to work at Adidas Headquarters at Herzo.
I was working in the footwear department and Noah in the accessory department. Once
36 questions about Design sketching | Part 2
Hello ! Today, it's time to publish the 2nd part of the questions you have sent to me these last few weeks! (We'll cover 36 questions) Because I want you to progress much faster but also happier, I have prepared an online course where you will learn how to sketch within a
What You Need To Know About Design Sketching | Part 1
Curious about product design? Our survey answers provide the best tips and tricks so you can stay ahead of the game. Check out our new creative project to supercharge your progress! ASK ME ANYTHING! Today, I publish the answers in the blog so all of you can benefit from
Marvel retail store drawing - Edward Eyth
  Discover how to become a Concept artist
like Edward Eyth who worked on projects for Disney and Marvel!    Learn his trade secrets and create incredible concepts.   I am especially amazed because he did the concept design for the movie “Back to the Future II!!   I was born
Surround yourself with passionate people to grow your sketching level.
Hello ! Hello ! It's ChouTac, How are you ? It's Saturday, and Saturday is a Happy Day ! Why ? Because tomorrow is Sunday : D  Today, I got a little survey for you: https://goo.gl/forms/hOhjfzpaFci86fpM2 I believe we can achieve anything being happy. However, when we are beginner at
Invest in yourself first. Don't always "chase" the latest designer tools.
Hey guys, I have just received a message from Krishna who told me a senior students offer her a Graphire tablet (It's the early generation of graphic tablet from Wacom). She doesn't have yet the budget for a Cintiq but she'is interested in an Intuos 3.  Let me show you why
Find a lot of design inspiration at shopping with that simple trick
Sometime we wonder how to get more inspiration daily for our project at school. We may be tempted to buy books but they are pretty expensive as a student. Your teacher tell you to go to library, exposition and/or to be observant and get inspired from your daily surrouding wherever
How to install the Ergotron arm on your desk for Wacom Cintiq 22
Today, I am super excited as one of my dream has been realized. As a user of the Wacom Cintiq 22HD, I did myself a little present: The Ergotron arm! If you are also a Wacom Cintiq user, I think you are gonna love it!  What is Ergotron about?
Inspiration: 4 Websites For Designers To Create Mood Boards
Seeking inspiration for industrial design portfolio pieces?
Look no further than this list of 4 exceptional websites for designers to create great mood boards! As an industrial designer,
inspirational websites for designers help to form unique concepts
that we had to present effectively on our portfolio or client presentation.
How to buy a ball point pen for drawing |pen test with Brent George
Hey guys, Which pen are you drawing with ? (Tell me in the comments !) If you are still wondering with which pen to start with, let me share with you the series of test from Brent George, one of my student at Sketch like the Pros did during the Module 1. I
How to Draw a Cube, Sphere, and Cylinder
Today is sunny and happy like I love!
I've prepared for you a step-by-step video tutorial about:
The 3 basic forms of Design Sketching you absolutely need to know.
  • The cube
  • The sphere
  • The cylinder
Remember, every complex form, product, character or environment will start with one of these forms.
Why?
Show all what you got in your design portfolio!
It's 4:58 am and I can't sleep. I guess I am still a bit Jetlagged after my 28 hours journey door to door from France to Singapore. I was in bed with my mind fully awake thinking about writing to guys. And I remembered something when I was at school, there
Interview with Vincent Védie, who never gave up to follow his dream as a designer
Hey guys, Many of you told me it's valuable to discover more about the profession of a Product designer - knowing more about the real life out there after your design school. Today, I am very happy to introduce you my friend, Vincent Védie. We are good friends and he has been
Should I start sketching on paper or Ipad Pro?
Hello from Paris Airport! It's 6.19am, and I am waiting for my flight to Singapore with a transit at Ryhad. Today I wanna share with you a question I received from Yanik, who left a message on one of my video tutorial on Youtube. Oh, I will keep you updated about
Start your sketch with a light pen pressure
It's late at night, it's quiet and I suddenly saw a small booklet I handmade with watercolour paper and a golden pliers I bought at Tokyu Hands shop. I grab the closest ballpoint pen I see and sketch. Sketching is like practicing sport. Start with a warm up! My first lines
How to Draw Round Edges most Products have
If you pay attention around you,
most industrial products have round edges. Look at your Macbook, phone, markers, camera, television...
all have rounded borders. Today,
I give you an easy tutorial in a video on how to draw them in perspective,
so you can already start drawing so many products! It's so simple!
It all
How to Divide a Box with 3-Point Perspective!
How to divide a cube in 3-point perspective If your drawings are flat,
or you have difficulties to visualise in 3 dimensions,
you need to practice this beginner tutorial. Learning how to draw is all about dividing cubes in perspective.
Any artist or designer need to learn it to draw with
Car design Tip | Sketch with the "Happy Accident"!
Hey guys, Today I would like to share with you a Tip I learned at my Design school. When I was student in Product design, I was so fascinated by Car design that I went to ask for information to the transport design students. One of them shared with me
How to draw a cube with 2-point perspective
We saw previously How to draw a Cube with a 1-point perspective and how to recognize whether you need a 1 or 2-points perspective.
I hope you enjoy how easy it is to learn with this tutorial made for beginners. Today,
it’s time to learn how to draw a cube with a
How to draw the Nike Air Max | The Sneaker 1 minute sketching tutorial Preview
Drawing shoes is now easier than ever!
Follow my 1-minute tutorial and learn how to draw a Nike shoe with 7 simple steps! HOW TO DRAW NIKE SHOE EASY (Nike Air Max) We discovered How to become a Footwear designer with Mr. Bailey from Concept Kicks,
I thought you might
Why  starting school as a  beginner may give you an unfair advantage?
First of all before starting this article: every school has their own policy and criteria for selecting their students. This article is about the school I went so my experience may not reflect the one you may apply for. I recommend any student to meet the school, actual students or alumni to
HOW TO BECOME A SHOE DESIGNER with Mr Bailey - ConceptKicks.com
Hello Sneaker Sketchers! Today, we're diving into Mr. Bailey's journey
and discovering how his experience full of perseverance
and passion can guide you on 'How to Become a Shoe Designer'. This interview holds a special place in my heart.
As a Product Design student, I was captivated by the incredible
How to draw a coin | The 1minute tutorial!
HOW TO DRAW A COIN STEP-BY-STEP How to draw a coin in 6 steps: STEP #1 The first thing you need to know is: a circle is equal to an ellipse in perspective. STEP #2 An ellipse is always symmetrical. So you can make a try, think of a cup
Don't focus on the result but on your drawing journey! - Roy Pallas
I wanna share with you a motivational TIP I learned from my friend Roy Pallas, from the French blog: Blog-le-dessin.com. (blog-the-drawing) I knew his blog before I met him in person. I am happy to say that his blog is full of generosity and kindness - like how he is in
Are you a black sheep?
Hey, I am not very happy of how education system is trying to create "clones" learning literature and math. How about art and creativity? Art and education are like oil and vinegar. They can't blend. Ok, whatever! But if you blend them well adding a bit of salt and pepper,
How Marc became a self-taught toy sculptor and designer | COARSE
Hi guys, Today I have just met an amazing Toy artist in Bangkok! If you love art toys, you might have heard about him: he's Marc from the duet Marc & Sven from COARSE. I took the opportunity to have a chat with him and learn a bit from his creative
How to succeed your drawings making ugly doodles!
Hey guys! How are you today? I just went back to my Calystehnic class. (Also called Street workout). It's now resting time, and I take a "few" minute to write to you. TIP: Sketch in the rush!! The sketch below is what I drew just before going out 3 hours
What matter more than years of sketching.
How long have you been sketching? To give a short answer, I have 2 big periods of drawing. The first one was when I was a kid till I grew up as a teen. I was sketching at home and school so we could share among friends. At Junior school, we was
How to draw 3D volumes
There is common mistakes that everybody do as a beginner. The flat sketch. We draw what we see and it's obvious there is something wrong. But we can't figure out how to solve it. If you are today at this stage, no panic. It's nothing related to having talent or not. The solution
Art books are my inspiration Red bull!
I went to the famous book shop in Singapore: Kinokuniya. They have a huge Art & Design corner where you find books about Product design, architecture, fashion, packaging, tatoo, figure drawing, calligraphy... It's a paradise of learning content and inspiration. But, Did you know there is an other corner that
How to draw multiple cylinders in perspective |Part B
We saw in the Part A how to solve a common mistake about drawing "dual ellipses" - showing the top surface of camera lens for example. Today, let's draw multiple cylinders on the same scene, like the Buren's column in Paris.
How to draw multiple cylinders in perspective | Part A
Let's look at how to draw cylinders in perspective. For this Part A, we will get interested in the top surface of a tube - which is actually "a cylinder within a cylinder". You can see similar case for a camera lense for example. Below are the steps in picture
"True inspiration comes from life. Not a pixelated version of it." - Sir John Hegarty
"Remove the headphones and unplug the computer. True inspiration comes from life. Real life. Not some pixelated version of it." - Sir John Hegarty Anything you see on Internet are flat pictures - but no experience. So you are somehow missing of the "real feel". What you see on the
Want to push your sketching limits? Make it personal | with Leo
Leonardo studied Industrial design, and he's today a 3D artist for video games. He enrolled my course Sketch like the Pros as a VIP student. Leonardo sent me his work about cubes - it is pretty unique. More than following the course step-by-step, he spices up his drawing session: by drawing cubes
Grand Blanc Pacific Sketch - Ben Go
Ben has a story I feel inspiring. He's a boat designer, and presently living in an amazing boat! "Drawing has been a way to get everything I dreamed about." You will see from his beginning how he almost dropped school at the age of 16 - fortunately, one of his teachers
How to Draw a Cube | Fast and Easy (from Imagination)
Wanna draw 3D cubes like a Pro Designer Fun and Easy? XYZ axis is the secret shortcut to sketch cubes from any angle and viewpoint in 1 minute!
At Starbucks doodle on receipts - the design sketchbook - design sketching tutorial
My girlfriend and I went to Starbuck last Tuesday. She likes to go there to work without distraction. So I was pretty much bored. I took a pen and draw on her receipt what I saw around me. Basically, the shop Nubox and Subway. What I like with doodling on
How to Draw Products Design Easy!
From 3 Simple Forms to Product Design (for beginners) | Product Design Sketching How to Draw Product Design from Simple Forms (Easy Level) Product design sketching is an art form that blends creativity with technical skill, and here's a guide to help you transform simple geometric shapes into detailed product
Struggling at drawing details? Draw them big! | Sketch from Amy Riches (UK)| TIP 165
Hey guys, If your perspective on your sketches looks awkward, or they seem lacking in details, these today 2 sketching TIPS might help you. I've just received an inspiring sketch from one of my VIP students of [Sketch Like the Pros], Amy Riches from the UK. At first, she sketched
The 9 benefits of the 1 minute Sketching Challenge
I invite you to play at the new challenge I call The 1 Minute Sketching Challenge!
It's fun to sketch. I have just tried today and I can already see how it will help me improve my skills. I warmly invite you to make a try. Post your sketches on
How to draw a camera GoPro
How to draw a camera GoPro easily How to draw a camera GoPro easily HOW TO DRAW A CAMERA | GO PRO | BALLPOINT PEN SKETCHING Hello! I often receive messages of aspiring designers
who do not dare to sketch and are worried about making mistakes. To help you overcome this
3 rules from Kimon Nicolaides to learn making 1000 mistakes
1 Learning how to sketch is about making iteration. We try, we do mistakes, we adjust... we retry... and so on. That's how we keep learning and get better at anything. If you want to learn the violin, you have to try, explore and train your ears. So you will
Why I might not sketch on Ipad Pro. :(
These last few days I made a lot of research about the IPad Pro - wether it is suitable for me - as a sketcher.* I am a Wacom user for years, and I was positively impressed from what I saw online about the Apple tablet. But I promise to
Wanna get cool design sketches? (Don't start with details)
Should I get an Ipad Pro for drawing cool sketches? I really like the idea of "On and draw". That machine looks really cool. After so long, and deception with the previous Adonit Jot pen (Stylus for Ipad) - Apple seams creating something better than the Samsung Pro Note tablet.
Collaboration Power: Why the Designer-Technician Relationship Outshines Any Skill (Thailand Trip)
In the rich tapestry of Thailand's cultural and artistic heritage, I found myself immersed in the life of a local craftsman at Bang Sue Lane in Thailand, a carpenter whose hands breathed life into wood, crafting stories in each piece he created. Understanding the Process Designing a product involves a
Tips on How to deal with suppliers (Carpenter) in Asia?
I share with you my meeting with few Thai wood carver in Bangkok. I hope giving you some TIPS to help you working with suppliers in Asia in general. I actually had similar experience with Chinese suppliers when I used to work there for the shoe industry. In Design school, We
When "Design" fusions a Cafe with a Furniture Shop - (Bangkok)
I am in a taxi from Bangkok on the way to Bang Sue, a road famous for woodcraft. I hope we are on the right way. We have just been dropped off by another taxi at the wrong place. At 1 hour far away from our destination! The taxi pretended
Your first idea is toxic! ☠️
Sometimes we feel like a genius when an idea pop in our mind.
  • However, should you trust that first idea that fast?
  • Will you regret afterwards?
Let me share with you how I discovered the first idea is so often Toxic. Teachers: "Do not stop at your
"Anybody can sketch": Quick test in 5min!
Tap into your creative side and learn how to sketch in just five minutes.
My easy to follow 4 steps tutorial sketching on a Starbucks napkin! This afternoon,
I stop for a while at a cafe Paul to sketch. I am preparing the next week's course of [Sketch like the Pros].
And
How I plan to share with you even more!
Hi guys, To keep in touch more often with you, I am experimenting blogging with my phone! I am writing with my Xiaomi (Redmi) phone and the screen is pretty small. I feel like writing an email to you while I actually write an article for the blog. And I
From Sketching 3 Simple Forms to Product Design!
How do you Draw product design from scratch?
Learn step-by-step how to draw simple forms and turn them into professional products with this video tutorial for beginner designers.
There are 3 easy designs to draw and practice now! Hey guys, I'm Chou-Tac. Product design is all about taking simple forms
Lucas Hippolyte Sketch Like The Pros Design Course Fast Progress
Hello Sketchers! I am preparing the reopening of
the Registration of Sketch Like The Pros Design course.
To help you build your motivation and self-confidence,
I want to show you that: Anyone who starts as a true-beginner can succeed.
No matter your age and initial skill. Lucas is a great example as a
How to Boost your Creativity + Productivity | 13 DESIGNER TIPS
How to boost your creativity + productivity
as an Industrial designer | 13 TIPS A designer is "like a cow". 
He needs to produce new ideas at demand.
  • Some days you feel inspired. Awesome!
  • But some other days, your brain feels flat like a deflated balloon. 
    Totally not awesome if
Majored in Civil engineering but in love with Design | Interview with Huang Li-Chung, 47yo
Today we meet Huang Li-Chung who has an atypical background. He took a common path (Civil engineering) but then decided to follow his passion for design. He definitely gave a new orientation to his life. I though it would be great to learn from him – so let’s discover some
New sketching pens ! Love the Signo Uni-Ball colours from Mitsubishi.
Tonight I was chilling in the shopping mall NEX at Serangoon, and “randomly” went to the pen shop! In this article below, you will see few quick sketches I made with the Signo Uni-Ball gel pen showing you some Tips about circles on cubes. If you want to glearn more
How to draw faster with your Wacom Cintiq 13HD (with a simple IKEA accessory)
Last week I bought some felt pad to stick under a table so it wouldn’t scratch the floor. I realized then that the heavy table actually slide easily on the ground. So we wouldn’t even need any wheel. Later on, I started to sketch on my Cintiq 13 HD and
Are you too old to start sketching
Learning to draw isn't an innate skill. Many people mistakenly believe that drawing ability is something you're born with.
This misconception can create mental barriers to learning. (Trying to doodle a simple flower seems impossible for many.) This article draws inspiration from Marc, a student in my "Sketch like the
Lucas Hippolyte Youngest student of Sketch Like The Pros Design course
Last November, the course Sketch like the Pros was launched.
I was glad to see how it gathers an infinite number of unique profiles who have all in common the passion for Design sketching. Today I want to share with you the story of the youngest student of the course.
3 Design Tips to get inspired from an abstract painter
It’s surprising how much you can learn from people you’ve just met. Last week-end I went to  visit the city of Lyon in France. I went there using carpooling (Blablacar.com). To me, it’s a great way to meet new people and have fascinating discussion with them. When I booked the
How to Draw New Ideas (with the Random Product Technique)
Do you have trouble coming up with new ideas for your product designs?
This beginner's guide discusses how to use the Random Product Technique to draw unlimited random ideas! Bonus: Light & Shadow tutorial with Photoshop at the end of the video. How to Draw New Ideas with the Random
Why does a designer need to sketch? | With Nick Huber – Mesh01
Why sketching is so important for a designer ? Nick gives us also precious advices about how a student or junior designer can rise his chance through his abilty to sketch to be spotted and get hired by the brands. We have today the privilege to receive Nick Huber, who
How I started design sketching and kept motivated ?
Most beginners abandon their dreams because of lack of confidence. They love sketching but give up too early. They practice a lot and even put a lot of effort as we say "Practice is the key". But they never progress so they conclude they don't have any talent, and talent
How to Sharpen your Sense of Proportion as a Designer
This simple yet effective halving method improves your proportion skills, helping you create more accurate and balanced sketches and designs.
How to Draw Perfect Circles (Freehand)
How to Draw Perfect Circles (Freehand) This week we saw earlier:
  1. How to draw straight lines
  2. How to draw perfect squares
To carry on your progress on your sketching daily routine,
let’s look at How to draw awesome circles! How to Draw Perfect Circles How to Draw Perfect
How to Draw Perfect Square (+ Common Mistakes)
How to Draw Perfect Square (+ Common Mistakes) Today we continue our beginner journey with the 2nd video of the series of 6
illustrating the Designer Starter Kit book
(If you do not have it yet, you can receive it for free here. The Designer Starter Kit VIDEO 2/6
How
How to draw straight lines (+ Common mistakes)
Today is the 1st video of a series of 6 videos illustrating the exercises from the Designer Starter Kit. If you haven’t done it yet, you can download the book. You will find there the essentials information needed such as how to hold you pen, the body posture, the ghost
Wonder what to draw? Look in your house!
What to draw? Draw your house! We often wonder what to draw. Today, I share with you a simple solution to get started – and create that “spark of inspiration” to know what to draw. So you will fill that blank page with plenty of your drawings!
Why you Should Learn Drawing by Making Mistakes
Yesterday, one of my students of my course Sketch Like The Pros asked me:
"I am making mistakes. Is it my fault?" I answered telling him a story about "The cycling boy" Do you mind if I share it with you as well? : ) | Do you remember the
How to keep motivated (having poor results) and avoid procrastination ? | TIP 147
This article has been inspired from questions asked by the members of my blog who answered my previous survey: Ask me anything. Thank you Prakash from India, Rerolde from Brazil, He from USA, Anze from Slovenia, Mfonkpang from Nigeria, Skirsk from USA for your questions about “How to keep motivated
How to draw an hostel with good proportion
I was browsing my picture library, looking for a subject to draw for you guys. I ended with that hostel front I took in picture in Taipei few years ago. I stayed there a couple of night. All the mattress was covered with leopard and zebra print… Pretty wild right
Nicolas Gomes Sketching
Nicolas is a French student in Industrial Design who has recently achieved with success an Internship at Salomon. Nicolas’s experience has a lot of positive insight so I thought you may be curious to know more about him as much as I am! 🙂 Tell us about you. My name
What is the best Ballpoint pen for drawing?
Arpithooda asked me on Instagram: What is your favorite black ballpoint pen? I thought you guys may ask yourself the same question about it. So let me share with you our discussion. Besides that, I would be curious to know which one is yours? Tell us in the comments. 🙂
Love sketching with the Papermate FLAIR M (Medium)
Hey, today I was chillin’ in town. My Black Papermate FLAIR M died yesterday, so I came to the pen shop to get a new one. It’s always a great feel to draw with a brand new pen when the ink is flowing so well.
  • It’s fluid
  • Smooth
  • And
11 TIPS to get inspired and draw from imagination
Zhe Mei, Devansh S, Mya, Rodrigo O, Tilo, Forrester, John P, Tomes, Rafael asked me in the recent survey about: How do you get inspired and draw things from imagination ? May I share with you a quote I really like from Leigh Michaels. "Waiting for inspiration is like standing
How to Start Your Jewellery Design Career with Diaset
How to join the Jewellery design world? | with Diaset, a Diamond setter for Cartier, Chanel
How to choose:  Markers or Wacom tablet?
Daniel has just started Design sketching. Yesterday, he let me a public comment asking me a question that you may wonder as well: Q: I bought a Wacom tablet. Should I still practice with pen and marker by hand ? Hello Daniel, About the markers, if your school aims to
How to make your sketches of products more real industrial design - sketching tutorial
How to make your sketches more real When you start learning how to draw as a beginner, you study and practice basic rules of perspective, line of geometry, and simple shapes such as square, circles… and so on. We are going to see something that will change your daily habit
How to draw a Super-Hero (Photoshop)
Hey today is a sketch of a Super-hero made with Photoshop. Actually I did that video just for myself and for fun. But I though I could add some Tips to share with you through this sketch. 1- The vertical axis here is here a symmetry axis of reference of
How to Draw a Bottle Easily (Product Design)
How to draw bottles easily Today I show you a simple and powerful sketching technique
from product designers on How to draw transparent bottles easily. It’s a powerful technique to learn because you can use the same method to draw any product that is also the “Revolution”.
(In other words, anything
The Random Product design sketching technique The Design Sketchbook video sketching tutorial
If you often wonder what to draw,
today, let’s look at a 4 steps tutorial that will help you draw anything in 3D! It’s perfect training for those who face the Malediction of the Blank page, where you may face these challenges:
  • No inspiration, no ideas
  • Even if you have
Get a high distinction for choosing a great topic
Wether you study Industrial design for 3, 4 or 5 years, you might end given a project to carry, defend and promote yourself for several months. The main obstacle you shall meet is the choice of your topic. Make sure it has a great potential, and that you love it
Sketch smarter with a marker Pantone Tria
Today I show you a smart way to draw with the broad nib of the Pantone marker. After a quick review of the 3 nibs, I show you how that nib can actually replace the Ultra-thin and brush nib. You will learn how to sketch faster, let your creativity flow
Drawing "UGLY DOODLES" (Best Creative Technique?)
Some of you told me about facing these 3 challenges when you start sketching:
  1. "My sketches don’t looks good"
  2. "It’s not easy to draw from imagination"
  3. "I lose my confidence and give up fast"
If you are a beginner in Product Design Sketching, this challenging situation is actually
7 Easy Steps to Draw Dynamic Sketches
Today I would like to share with you the method that is the most precious to me. Some people may say I should keep it SECRET– and keep it as my own style. But to me, this might change and greatly improve the way you sketch, as how it did
How to find your drawing style?
Be inspired by artists and designers you admire. I was inspired by:
  • My classmate who got higher skills with whom we shared the same table in sketching class to discuss techniques and design points.
  • Comic, Manga, Concept art, animation artist...
  • Painters, sculptors…
  • The fashion school I used to join
How to Engage your Audience with Dynamic Sketches
David Zakarias-Weich asked me on the Design Sketchbook’s Facebook page about how I presented my sketches.
I share how important it is to engage your audience with Dynamic sketches.
It could be for an oral presentation, or for your portfolio, your drawings need to communicate your ideas, but also an
How to start digital sketching ? (Material and software)
When I was a student (2003-2009), my classmates and I didn’t have any Digital tablet at school to practice on. The first tablet I put my hands on was a humble Graphire* from Wacom I bought from the IT store.  I was so happy to make my first steps on
How I bring my IMac 21" and Wacom Cintiq 22" by plane!
I've just flown back to my hometown in France traveling with my iMac and Wacom digital tablet. I will set up a new office space to have more time to create new tutorials and great content for designers. Keep posted! How to carry iMac on a plane Today I share
5 reasons why sharing your skills will help you improve

Whether at school or in the industry, it’s an asset for a designer “to be unique”.
To be unique, some people think they rather keep there knowledge secrets to better shine. There is nothing wrong about it though. But I believe that sharing knowledge will get you shine much more
Why you shouldn't draw the shield first? (Captain America)
These days I have fun playing with the App Marvel, Contest of Champions on Ipad. Be aware, it’s pretty addictive. Looking for inspiration, I did a sketch of one of the Champion: Captain America.
MARVEL – Contest of Champions For the TIP today, I would like to highlight a typical
How to spot the horizon and converging lines of a building?
From the previous article, you learn about the 5 steps to starting drawing a scene in perspective. Let’s spend a bit more time in the Step of Observation. Today, I give you an observation exercise for designers - to do as often as you want. You can practice it anywhere,
5 steps to start drawing a scene in perspective
Today I would like to share with you a story about Saad, a designer who has decided to get out of his comfort zone. For that, I will tell you a fundamental technique that Product designers use to sketch from imagination. Saad is an architect who has a keen interest
Why being Perfectionist will make you Fail?
Hey Design Sketcher! Today I would like to share with you an article about Perfectionism, written by Elizabeth Grace Saunders (writer of The 3 secrets to effective time investment). How many students or professional Designers have Perfectionism tendencies? And don’t realize how bad it affects their learning journey? Being
9 Must-see website for industrial designers
Nowadays, the world move fast, maybe too fast sometime. To keep updated a designer has to allocate some time at forecasting innovation and trends. I share with you some websites that I enjoy reading when I was student and still today. I share with you different type of content where
Coroflot Online Portfolio for Industrial designers
Q: How to make an online portfolio? Before starting,
I published an article for artists and designers
if you want to make your portfolio a Marketing Weapon. Nowadays,
it’s super easy to publish a portfolio online. There are several platforms that allow designers
from different fields to put online their
Innovate your design research using your 5 senses
When we look for inspiration, we do our research from visual documents such as books, magazines, photography… How about sound, taste, smell… Should we also explore our other senses ? Definitely, yes. Nowadays an industrial designer doesn't look only at function and performance - but also emotion. Any rational decision
Get Design inspired like a Chef !
Question from Ragavendran Architecture student from India. Q: Where, When, How do you get inspired for any designs? Sometime we wish we could simply switch on a button to make inspiration appear like a bright light from a light bulb. Don’t panic, lacking of inspiration is a good thing, and
5 phases to present your project to your design company
Question from Nur Aktas Industrial design student, Turkey As a designer, how do you present your product to the company? As a designer when you present a project to your company (or a client), we don’t straight away present a final project. We set up few meetings in advance
How to Draw a Shoe (Side View in 3 Tips)
Shoe drawing is difficult at the start for anyone.
To make it easy, we start by learning how to draw a shoe from the side view. If you are wondering how to draw shoes,
you might face at least one of these issues:
  • You don't know how to start.

Palette. A Sketchbook for shoe designer |TIP118
I am following a cool page about Footwear design on Instagram: @PaletteStudioCo Credit featured image on the home page from Rob Maston or @raw_mass @PaletteStudioCo on Instagram It showcased amazing works of pro, beginner or passionate of footwear design – drawing with the Sketchbook Palette. What is there so special
Introduction-Design-Sketching-Class-Martijn1.jpg
Martijn Van de Wiel is an Industrial Design teacher at the Eindhoven University of Technology – I was pleased to be invited as a guest to converse with him and his sketching class. We did a Skype call in Singapore – Netherlands and had a great time sharing some points
What Art material to Buy as a Student Designer
When we first join a design school, we receive an art material list. After a visiting any art shop, you realize how the material is costly and that our budget may be quite limited as a student designer. We can't possibly buy everything from the list. But we are so
Sketch more being more creative in the subway |TIP115
Time is precious and no one can stretch it. How about converting your transportation time to a productive session ? I remember after class, I was drawing in the subway going home. And my classmate asked me: - Hey you never stop drawing ? - Humm yeah I do… ?!
How to draw a sphere - Product design
HOW TO DRAW A SPHERE NOTE: We saw previously how to draw a circle in perspective. (Which is represented by an ellipse drawing.) Sphere drawing Today's tutorial, we see how to draw a sphere in a simple way using the XYZ axis. Before starting, make sure you have been through
7 reasons why designers use Photoshop
Thank you Chetan Yadav for sending me your question. I remember I actually asked my self the same question when I was student. Q: Do I need to be proficient in Photoshop to work in the industry ? In the Product or Transport design industry, it usually doesn’t matter which
Q/A How to become a footwear designer? | TIP111
Nymul has just sent me a question. I share here with you hoping to help more people. Send me your question in the comments or email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com. I will be glad to answer you and share the answer to all of you. Question from Nymul “Hi Chou-Tac,
How to keep Mr Procrastination away
To constantly improve at Design Sketching, we know that Practice is the key. But M. Procrastination like to call us one time in a while. It may be a sign that we need a break. It’s ok. No harm. Just don’t rest with him too long.* We all know how
Cast Shadow | Parallel source of light from the Sun
To make your sketch pop out from the background, it's essential to add a Cast shadow.
The “cast shadow” projects the shadow of an object on a surface (basically the ground surface). I basically use 2 methods at drawing the cast shadow:
  • the Parallel source of light (Example: The
10 steps to Be irresistible at your Design interview
Anything can happen! The interview itself could be short, or could stretch on for upwards of three hours. It could involve an office and call for professional formal attire, or it could take place casually on a café terrace. You could be invited to take a plane to another country
[the Designer Starter Kit] Design Sketching Book in Spanish!
A good number of you guys come from countries speaking Spanish, such as Colombia, brazil, Spain…  and some asked me if I would consider a translation of [the Designer Starter Kit]. So I decided to translate the Design sketching book in Spanish! Resúmen
  • Guía1 Prepárate con 5 consejos
  • Guía2
DOODLE-STORM TECHNIQUE: Boost your Ideas Drawing Sony Earphone!
We all know about Brainstorming.
I was thinking about using this creative drawing session with the “Doodle-Storm” technique.
Try, and send me yours by email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com! It’s a real pleasure to get absorbed by the “Doodle-Storm” session – Drawing some free form of an Earphone.
I didn’t give myself a time limit
How to draw arrows in perspective | Part2
Today, a tutorial on How to draw arrows using 1 and 2-point perspective. With practice, you will be able to take some shortcuts and draw arrows without tracing the whole set of: Horizon line, vanishing points and converging lines. Take this video as a basic exercise that will train you
How to draw with Converging lines?
When you are a beginner and start sketching an object, you feel lost with Perspective.
There is a high chance your converging lines get clumsy. To plan them well, you have to take care of multiple parameters at the same time:
  • Horizon line
  • Vanishing points
  • Converging lines.
  • And of course, the design of your
How to draw arrows in perspective |Part 1
In product Design we like to use arrows to express a movement, a path, an acceleration. It’s not only made to designate certain elements of a product. Today, I will show you how to decompose an arrow in simple shapes, and making sure to draw it with a good proportion
Sketch faster and better with he Contour lines |TIP 103
In design sketching, it’s essential to know how to represent ideas fast, especially during the preliminary phase of research of a project. We are not yet looking for “sexy drawings”. We want to allocate more time at thinking, and multiply the number of sketches. Less time we spend for one
How to hold your pen when you draw
We was drawing at Garden by the Bay, in Singapore. I took a picture of my friend drawing. It was the first I saw someone holding the pen that way (picture below). So I tried. My movement became clearly limited. Maybe I was just not used to it ?! I
Learn better by better enjoying the present
A TIP I recommend especially for beginners who have difficulties to start - who try to draw, but can’t find any satisfaction at the moment. Instead of focusing on getting "ambitious" result, and get frustrated, I recommend to focus on getting pleasure at drawing. That’s how you will gain motivation
Choutac x Adrien Wira Concept art of a spaceship
My friend Adrien Wira and I tried something new, a Collaboration. It’s something I never though about till Adrien suggested the idea. We know each other for a while. We was classmate at Creapole-ESDI, in Paris studying Product design. Adrien is a talented Footwear designer at Adidas, in Germany. We
How to activate Photoshop brush pressure: Opacity and Size variation
Today a Video tutorial of Photoshop interface and brush (Opacity and Size pen pressure). After this tutorial you will know how to make your first sketch on Photoshop with your graphic tablet. 00:10 Create a new document 01:10 Interface presentation: Tool bar, tool preset, Canvas, Windows 01:30 Toolbar 01:50 Tool
6 Tips to level up your drawing quality of lines!
Maxpower20 asked me if I would have any advice on
"How to improve my drawing quality of lines?" I think it could be helpful to share my answer with all of you. Nike Sneaker sketch I did this NIKE sneaker sketch in Photoshop with the Wacom Cintiq 22HD.
What makes
Warm up drawing with a loose hand
When you start a drawing session, you may wonder why your first sketches are clumsy. Your hand muscles are not yet that agile. It’s good to start with a bit of warm up. For that, draw anything with a loose hand. Warm Up drawing with a loose hand - Wacom
How to draw c-curves in 5 steps
Hi Sketchers! Today, we're diving into the world of C-curves - a fundamental technique that will revolutionize your drawing skills. Get a pen and let's create smooth, flowing curves that bring your designs to life! Let's get started with this simple yet powerful technique that I use in 99% of
Symmetrical sketch drawing the middle line
For a "symmetrical sketch": The middle line is essential to any designer. Mother nature made most of the things on earth and outer space symmetrical.
Humans naturally create objects mostly symmetrical as well. You may want to draw a spaceship, a razor, a lamp, a car, a fashion model…anything symmetrical,
18 meters of sketches in 7 Days >> Roll of Paper Challenge
7-days Roll of paper challenge I started without knowing the lenght of the roll. But I needed to set up a time limit to the challenge. I took 7 days, fair enough. The challenge is not about making each sketch a piece of art, but a design journey to study
How to draw in volume, 2 essential principles for beginners
Hi guys, today I recorded the first video of sketching tutorial ! To be honest that was not easy for me, as I am not used to speak alone in front of a camera. I plan to do more videos, so more I do more I should improve my video
Roll of paper challenge - Day 2 - How to regain motivation at drawing ?
Second day of the Roll of paper challenge. My mood is not there. I sit and carry on drawing on the roll of paper. About 1.50meter later, I am not much happy with the results. I feel inefficient. I realised that I am not focused, and my imagination is
Roll of paper challenge: 7 days to fill the roll of sketches | Concept art
To improve we need to regularly get out of our comfort zone. It’s something that we don’t do naturally. Relax, in sketching we can only improve. Even a little, it’s still a step forward. So keep in my mind your goal, and keep going. A friend of mine, passionate of
The Wacom tablet I get cheaper than a Cintiq
For a student, buying the Wacom Cintiq is most of the time a dream. It was so expensive. Let me tell you more about the alternative Wacom product I used to have. However, note that it seems to be tricky to find a retailer if you don’t live in Japan.
16 TIPS - How to Draw a Shoe | ADIDAS Sneaker Design
We draw together an Adidas sneaker design taking inspiration
from my working experience when I used to work there as a footwear designer. I have prepared 16 TIPS on How to draw a sneaker for you. 16 Design tips How to draw an Adidas shoe with a marker Following
Sketching Pen Collection
If you're a product designer,
you know how important sketching is for your creative process without rubber. Sketching helps you:
  • visualize your ideas,
  • communicate them to others,
  • and refine them before moving on to prototyping.
In other words, the choice of your pen is about choosing your
How to improve your Concept Art (by studying mechanical pieces)
How to improve my concept art? My goal is to produce concept art engines that are more believable and realistic.
To achieve this, I decided to learn more about the different parts of machines and how they work together. This way, I can use them as inspiration and reference for
Get inspired from human or animals to draw concept art
A great trick to make concept art engine more fascinating, is to give them a “soul”. How ? By giving them hands, eyes, head, skeleton, anything related to human or animals, your engine won’t be just a robot anymore. You give “him” the ability to think, and being able of
Use a pop of colour to direct your audience eyes
Concept art, product design, car design, fashion design… all use this trick. It's essential when you present your initial sketches to your colleagues, friends or eventually clients to promote your best ideas (Such preliminary research are seldom presented to the clients – except if a top selection is made.) To
What is a "Happy accident"?
When I sit on my desk and I start sketching, my fingers are quite stiff. The first sketches are often clumsy and it can be frustrating. However, after a bit of warm up, the lines get better, I feel more confident and I start focusing better. First sketches of the
Sketch with reference pictures is not cheating (concept art)
To get results faster, use reference pictures as much as you want. Sometime, your pride may stop you, somehow telling you that you are “cheating”. It’s a mistake. Tell yourself that you sketch in order to produce image and ideas. Sketching is not about memory performance (at the end, nobody
Male or female design ?
A fun exercice in Product Design is to draw a men and women version of a design. It’s a good way to be introduced into how to create a design language. You can look at your phone, your computer, your fridge, a bottle of water… and so on, and try
How to draw a sneaker
I made this video during the shoe design workshop I gave to my friends. You will see step by step how I draw a sneaker. You will also get an introduction to the basic vocabulary of shoe design. A- Start by drawing a last. When I first started to draw
Shoe Design Starbucks Workshop with my Friends - When Perseverance Pays Off!
Want to draw shoes with friends?
Let's make it fun! Here, we'll guide you on how to set up a shoe design sketching workshop with your pals, whether for men's or women's shoes. It's simple, fun, and perfect for beginners. We'll show how easy it is to start sketching and
How I draw better Product design - sketching dancers on Youtube
I like to do some “sketch hacking”. I take a technique somewhere to import and improve my Product Design sketching skills. It might be how designers create there own style anyway. But for me, I intend to provoke it, and make it continuously evolving. That’s something I hope you will
Draw with these 3 sketching line | Straight line, C- and S-Curve
A complex object is the result of many simple things assembled together. With a minimum of gesture, you will be able to draw an infinity of things. I was preparing the sketching video tutorial content at Starbucks. But then, why not sharing with you a bit of it. To explain
Ask yourself: “What if” to explore new ideas |TIP78
There is a good trick to find new ideas that artist and designers use in concept art, sci-fi movies, but also in product design. Ask yourself: ”What if”… It’s about making unexpected association where we can challenge the impossible and one self's imagination.
  • For these doodles I asked myself:
Paint with a Gel pen and water
I accidentally spoiled one of my sketch with water. But it was actually a happy discovery ! Let’s make it our TIP of the Day ! I was drinking a  bottle of water I just took out from the fridge. Because of the water condensation, some drop of water dropped
Feed your memory of forms
I have spent 2 days at Johor Bahru in Malaysia. One of the main street was under renovation using huge machines that I have never seen before. I came closer and I met Amp, the “pilot” of this engine. He kindly allowed me to take some pictures. So I took
Watercolour Brush and Sketchbook
A few weeks ago, I discovered the Urban sketchers work. I decided to do my own sketch walk at Malacca for 2 days! That’s how I came back home with more than 20 pages of sketches.  I am a total beginner in watercolor. A few months ago, I talked
14 Design job interview Hacks to succeed with confidence
Take the term hacking as a positive idea. You want to promote yourself, not “selling yourself”. Once again, be yourself. I will share with you some tips on how to be confident and how to better promote yourself at the interview day. I actually learned most of them when I
9 Tips to Achieve Your Design Dream Interview
In the previous article, I talked about turning your portfolio into your best marketing weapon. I also brought up the idea that a portfolio is made firstly to be your business partner, and only secondly to be aesthetically pleasing. Though your portfolio also shows off your personality, its main objective
In the subway, don't look at your phone. Sketch! (Urban Sketching)
People who are used to take the subway may spend 20, 30, 40 minutes inside per day. How many of us spend most of our time looking at the screen of the phone checking Facebook or playing Candy Crush. Today tip is about taking benefit of this time at having
Keep in mind to draw an eye as a sphere
Tonight, I was back at Tokyu Hands to buy the PILOT Parallel. And I end bringing back home 2 extra pens for Chinese calligraphy. (Impulsive buying) The nibs are actually small brushes. These days I challenge my pen pressure with different “tools”. It's quite interesting as I improve my pen
To draw a bottle, start with the symmetry axis
Let’s draw a modern teapot that actually looks like a bottle. From the side view, the body is symmetrical. The difficulty here is to draw the curves of the side symmetrical. To do that. I recommend starting by drawing the symmetry axis first. This exercise could be a bit
Sketching is not a hobby, it’s a passion |TIP73
Today, I felt like a kid in a toy shop at Tokyu Hands. It’s a Japanese store that sell all kind of house ware, cosmetics, traveller, decoration, and hundreds of cool “useless stuff”. They have just opened, and I discovered a huge corner for pens and notebook (30% of the
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details)
How to Draw Concept Art Thumbnails (and Skip Details) I love Scott Robertson artworks. Today, I took a break in my work and to relax, I sketched some Concept art thumbnails. This thumbnail technique is incredible to generate ideas fast. It is part of the creative phase of every beginning
What is Ghost drawing?
The Ghost drawing is a simple and powerful technique that will help you make better sketches all along your Design journey. When you are a beginner, you feel intimidated. He may even be a bit scary to draw. (Perfectionist syndrome) Your lines are hesitant, clumsy, and lack of precision.
Draw with a fountain pen
Last week-end, my girl friend organized a vintage pop-up store from her online shop Aulapinnoir.com at Arterial Cafe in Singapore. The theme was “A French Affair”. You would find some vintage calligraphy supplies from her shop among letters handwritten from 1905, Peugeot Pepper grinder and other rare findings. Her friend
Designer portfolio become a powerful marketing tool
Are you looking for a design job, but you have no portfolio yet? You've learned to draw, to create, and you've even developed your own style!
Now it's time to make a living from your acquired skills and apply for a creative job as a Professional Designer! 🙂 Your Designer's
Discovering How to Draw Product Design Through Failing Better
Last night I was bothered, because I couldn’t draw. I felt that whatever stroke I put on the canvas, It was not correct. It often happens when I try new techniques. It is a feel of frustration that used to make me give up easily. After going through quite a
Photoshop > Change colour in a second! |TIP68
This tutorial contains few tips. You will see how to change the colours at the step 9 of this tutorial. Today I still carry on the popular Japanese warriors: the Samurai mask. They was made to scare their opponents in the battle field. To express that, I used organic, bony
Pen pressure comparison on Photoshop
CHOUTAC CHUNG - Samurai Robot Last night, I was trying some brushes in Photoshop. I would like to show you how to paint with Photoshop in 3 steps using the Pen Opacity Pressure I tried a brush that reminds me of the quality line of one of my favorite pen,
urban sketching watercolour
It was about 4 a.m.,
I couldn’t sleep and I bumped into Chanqueen watercolour arts on Instagram. 
I enjoyed looking at her sketches that brought some colourful lights into my head. Her artworks show different scenes of Hong Kong.
I really like the way she mixes colours and subtly leaves
urban sketching singapore
I would like to share with you about THE URBAN SKETCHERS. I heard about them for the first time during my last trip in Penang in Malaysia. Below an example of my urban sketch during my trip in Asia. I was sketching a temple alone at the terrace of a
urban sketching 1 point perspective Taiwan
Today around the world sketch take place in Taipei, capital of Taiwan. An island located south of China and Japan. Walking in the streets, you could breath the mix of so many influences. What surprised me most was the atmosphere. It was quiet, peaceful yet fun and vibrant. This wall
My Ikea workspace to draw with the Wacom Cintiq 22HD
Yeahh!! I am the happy owner of a Cintiq 22HD Touch for 10 days already. However, the Wacom Cintiq 22HD is really bulky, and I needed to upgrade my working workspace to draw or hours with a proper posture. I faced some problems that some of you may face too
How to draw pillars in perspective?
Let’s look at some inspiration pictures of Milan. I quite like the repetition of pillars along the shops. To sketch these one with accuracy, I will start by showing you a simple and very useful trick. I remember the day my teacher show me that trick I was amazed !
Drawing buildings with 2 point perspective - at Ginza, Japan
Last month I was in Penang, Malaysia. I took my sketchbook and sketched outside what I saw. This week I decide to try reaching the next level. Instead of reproducing the reality, I want to be able to create my own environment. I start to gather some inspiration digging pictures
Drawing a dragon face
Today we draw a dragon head with an "organic style" using the Symmetry tool.
I was randomly doodling and got slowly absorbed into it.
You will see, the drawing technique is simple and pretty addictive. You can use Sketchbook pro, Photoshop, Procreate, any drawing app of your choice.
You just
TIP 61 | Sketch With Fluid Lines

Drawing with fluid lines will give life to your sketches. Sketching with fluid lines is an expression I especially like. I like to experiment it in different field such as drawing people, products, concept art and so on. I don’t give much boundaries to myself. There is so much
TIP 60 | Photoshop | Start sketching with a big canvas

These days I am looking at some pictures of Evangelion.
I love this mix of organic and machines.
So I started to draw a shoe inspired by them - but trying to keep it simple. TIP 60 Photoshop > Start working with a huge canvas In Photoshop (or any
My first day and impressions of my Wacom Cintiq 22 HD Touch
This article is not a Wacom Cintiq 22 HD review trying to give a mark to the product. It’s just a share of my first impression and real experience with the digital tablet. You will see the plus and minus I met as a new Cintiq user who wondered for
TIP 59 | Just started with a digital tablet? Don't panic
I have just acquired a new Wacom Cintiq 22 HD tablet. I though I would get used to it quickly, I was wrong. It took me few hours to get some results. I remember my first tablet. It was a Wacom Graphire 2. It has the colourful Macintosh look. It’s
TIP 58 | Start a sketch with general shapes, then refine
Today a quick tutorial on how to make a head. TIP 58 Start a sketch with general shapes, then refine.
Start by a circle and a symmetry axis to roughly visualise the head.
Draw roughly the chin to give a general preview.
Place the different elements of the face without
TIP 57 | How to make your sneaker sketch stand out with a simple shadow
TIP 57 Make your object levitate adding a distant shadow on the ground A 6 minutes video to see my sneaker drawing process. I love making my objects levitating. It adds some lightness to them. Somehow you may feel that you could grab it in your hand. Enjoy the real
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs
Following the article about the Book written by Chris Lefteri, Manufacturing techniques for Product Design, I would like to precise an essential notion that any aspiring designer needs to know.To me, a great designer loves people. This is where he takes his inspiration from.” This is how Jonathan Ive*
'Making it' Book: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design
Let me share with you guys a book I bought a couple of years ago.
It’s about Manufacturing for product designers. MAKING IT, from Chris Lefteri. Chris Lefteri made this book to be approachable for students who want to get a solid base without going too deep. I actually read
TIP 56 | Sketching Big - The Secret for Improved Performance
The bigger is our drawings, the bigger our mistakes appear! I know how we feel at the start. We are not used to drawing big, and we are not confident at doing it. So we get naturally scared. We feel that a small sketch got a better chance to looks
How I Draw an Adidas Wedge in Under 3 Minutes

Remember to set up in HD ! An extra video of an Adidas sketch I did at Georges White Coffee at Penang Island in Malaysia. If you have already read [the Designer Starter Kit], you may notice how often I turn the paper. It almost occurs at every single stroke.
TIP 55 | Urban Sketching – Find Your Perfect Spot & Make It Count
It was 2pm. I was looking for a nice spot to sketch. So I decided to go to the Jetty for the awesome view of the sea. However I underestimated the sun of Penang. I was walking toward the famous jetty under 30°C. The sun was above my head and
TIP 54 | How to Manage your Motivation and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Do you know that drawing is also about motivation management? I recommend to do not go into details too early. It is tempting but you need to resist. Work first on the main settings and make sure they are good enough to carry on. I rather do a major mistake
TIP 53 | Start Sketching Now and Keep the Memories Alive!
I was sketching some buildings of Penang, A family stopped by and congratulate me on that drawing. It is always touching. Then a local men whose name is Joo, sat beside me. He asked me for how many years do I draw such illustrations. I told him that I actually
draw people on notebook
HAPPY DIPAVALI ! Today is the day of light in India. I am now in Penang, Malaysia where the Indian community is quite huge here. Despite of the rain we expect great festivities and an awesome fireworks side the sea tonight. 🙂 TIP#52 LOOK AT PEOPLE YOU DRAW. DON’T BE
Watch a Two Minute Sketching Video of Y-3 Adidas Sneakers
I was chilling at Georges Town White Coffee. A beautiful Coffee built in a 100 years old house at Penang, Malaysia. That city is one of the Unesco World heritage site. I hoped that place would have good vibes for inspiration. These are my first video I publish of my
TIP 51 | How To Draw Anything For $1 and Never Get Bored
I started to take a bad habit. Looking ay my phone or Ipad when I get bored. And it happens multiple times in a day. Besides that, I am also part of people who think that kids today shouldn’t play at Angry bird, but instead playing marbles or hide and
TIP 50 | Train Your 3D Vision: How to See Anything in Transparency
This is an essential skill that a designer need to train. If you want to be able to draw things fast and create from your own imagination, think in 3D. Decompose what you see in basic shapes and volumes such as circle, ellipse, sphere, cube, cylinder, cone. Assemble them, then
TIP 49 | Why Sketch Thumbnails (Instead of a Finished Piece of Art)
When you start drawing, your are often more focused on making a beautiful picture than getting a great idea. There is nothing much wrong about it as an artist. But let’s look at a Designer’s daily life. A designer has to allocate most of his time into idea exploration. A
TIP 48 | How to Use Live Postures to Enhance Your Product Design Sketching
During my first year of Product Design school,
we had a quite particular class: Live Nude model sketch. I was browsing Instagram pictures. And I noticed the pictures of Suicide girls MX*. Girls from Mexico loving tatoos and who are just beautiful with a Polaroid feel. That's how I started my
TIP 47 | Unlock Creative Potential With Random Doodle Drawing
Before going to sleep, I doodled a bit without much thinking. I guess I was starting dreaming. TIP 47 Doodle randomly to explore new shapes
Little by little, some shapes appeared quite interesting to me. I developed it and end with a bird creature. It is It is really interesting
TIP 46 | Incorporating Catwalk Designs into Your Next Shoe Collection
I am following the sneaker magazine ConceptKicks since I am student. A bit of story: This site showcases some student and professional designer artwork in the sneaker industry. It inspired me a lot, and kept me motivated when I was student. I dreamt to be as good as these people
TIP 45 | Train Yourself Drawing Things You Love - Learn With The Minions!
Hey everyone! Get ready for a super fun sketching adventure!
Today, we're going on a ride that's all about fun, creativity, and drawing.
We're going to draw Minions, play with circles, and have a blast! This isn't just about getting better at sketching; it's about having fun like when you
TIP 44 | How to Turn Quick Ideas Into Powerful Creations with Deep Research
TIP #44 When aN idea pop up, Don’t wait for getting the whole picture. make SOME rough sketch, and carry on from there.
Chou-Tac Chung - Strong bagpack, 2014
Chou-Tac ChungSoft bagpack, 2014 In other words, don’t use your brain to store your ideas. Free your mind by
Darren Quach inspiration choutac concept art
How to Get Inspired to Draw: Concept Art Tips
Today I show you great Concept Art tips to progress faster at sketching! It is always a magic moment to get inspired
from someone's drawing to create something new! Thank you Adrien Wira (my friend from Design School)
for telling me about the
How to Evaluate the Quality of a Design School

LASALLE – SINGAPORE First off, I’d recommend that you visit multiple schools and make sure you learn their general philosophy and approach to design. If their philosophy doesn’t jive with yours, cross the school off your list. Visit the next one. Try to avoid naïveté: double check your information about
TIP 41 | Creating Beautiful Color Palettes: How Designers Do It Easily
Spot existing color palettes around you To choose a color combination seems not that easy. However, here is a simple trick that the fashion industry commonly uses without using Colour palette generators. You can apply it to choose the marker colors combination for your sketches. It just needs a bit
Drawing with Analogue marker colors
TIP #40 Test your marker combination - Side by side and superposed. If it looks nice, go ahead ! Chou-Tac ChungColor combination test What’s your favourite combination of colors ?
Share with us !
TIP 39 | The Elbow Trick: How to Make a Perfect Circle
I realized that Basic essentials is what people need the most. How about I publish more articles and TIPS for beginners ? TIP#39 to make a perfect round circle, do not rest your elbow on the table SPHERE TRIMMING Today, we’ll just talk about circle. Ellipses will be the topic
Design School Application Tips: What You Need in Your Portfolio
How to Start a Portfolio Most schools will ask you for a portfolio in order to see some of your previous work. But not everyone has a chance to be well informed about the intricacies design school applications, and maybe you don’t even know what a portfolio is. A portfolio
What Quality Design Schools Look for: 3 Must-Have Skills
Disclaimer: Some private schools may try to impress you with the latest technologies and software while the school may be an empty shell of design knowledge. If you hesitate to join a design school like I did, and you do not dare to apply thinking you are too weak, let
TIP 37-38 | How to Draw a Creature With a Light Marker
Villy da’Locca saw the TIP OF THE DAY on the blog Facebook Page, and he decided to apply that TIP, NOW. That’s the best way to learn efficiently how to draw. You memorise and make useful the knowledge you’ve just learned. Otherwise, the human brain might unfortunately soon forget.
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Which is the Best Drawing Software for Beginner Designers Now?
There is plenty of drawings software and apps I like. But the one I use for years is Sketchbook Pro.
In term of drawing, that software is a lot better than Photoshop.
I enjoyed the dynamics and natural lines that Sketchbook Pro provide. It's a very light software, so it doesn't
Fashion cow boy drawing
I don’t have internet yet in my new apartment. So I went to a Hong Kong style cafe nearby where they offer free wi-fi until 2 am. The cafe had some magazines. I took one and get some inspiration in the fashion photoshoot pages. My favorites! I took my sketchbook,
Debunking The '10,000 Hours of Practice' Rule
Thank you Renata for your comment at theDesignSketchbook Facebook page.
It helped me to clarify even more my point of view. In the article about “I have been really bad at drawing since my childhood. How do I get started?” I said that “Practice Practice Practice” is overrated. My friend
How to Overcome the 'I'm Not Good Enough' Mindset and Start Drawing Again
"Practice practice practice drawing" is overrated. It's truly important,
but that's Not the only rule to success. Before that, you need Motivation and method, or you might end to Practice, practice, practice for a month without progressing fast.
  • Practice as often as you can, but remember that you will need
TIP 34 | Draw Anything From Any Angle (3D Vision)
I found some drawing in my luggage from when I was watching RIO2 in the plane.
I was looking for paper, so I started to draw on the first paper available, the Air Sickness Bag. I personally like animation.
I believe that it helps me to give motion to my
TIP 33 | How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
Have you ever felt awkward to draw something when people are looking above your shoulder? It happens that a sketcher suddenly can’t draw anything. Trying to sketch new things, he’s paralyzed and draws nothing; thinking that his sketch may be judged by people. TIP#33 No Failure, No Progress Similar to
Taschen design books - Chairs and Design
Let me recommend some art books that I personally enjoy: the products of the publishing company Taschen. Taschen publishing started in the eighties as the brainchild of an 18-year-old comic shop owner, Benedikt Taschen. Since then, Taschen has become a staple of art books. Its publications cover painting, sculpture, photography,
colour leads for mechanical pencils
Today, we talk about art material to add in your drawing tools as an artist or designer.
After sketching The Grand Budapest Hotel in the plane with a Twin Marker,
I wanted to practice an other great tool: The mechanical pencil with color lead.
With that, you will draw better croquis!
TIP 30-31 |Exploring the Benefits of Creative Thinking Like Google for Designers
I was taking the plane to Singapore for a 13-hour journey. Usually, I only take long distance flight at night. You can just fall asleep and wake up “fresh” ready to start a new day. But, that time round, the departure time was at noon. Fully awake, guess what I
TIP 29 | Practice Drawing Till the Basics Become Instinct
 I dig in an old toolbox at my parents’ place. I found this door hinge.
I took one of the most “intricate objects” from the box. I actually liked it for its mechanism. So, I decided that it will be my sketching challenge of the day! TIP 29 basics will become
TIP 28 | Doodle Easy with Bender (Futurama)
Today is the third day I play with Bender, from Futurama with the K.S. Challenge.
I was bored in the train, so I was doodling Angry Bender again. TIP 28 Doodle EASY Doodle with a loose hand, and the wrist being NOT in contact with the table/tablet.
You might not
TIP 27 | Draw a Creative Background For Your Character
Street Fighter II x Futurama
I grew up playing Street Fighter.
It was one of my favorite inspiration for my tone of drawings as a teenager. Still having Angry Bender in my mind
How about mixing both inspirations? Capcom - Super Street Fighter II A friend told me that fan art artist
TIP 26 | Get a Doodle Sketchbook to Draw Fearless!
Just did a sketch from memory of Bender.
Bender is the robot of the animation Futurama, from Matt Groening (Creator of the Simpsons). He’s popular for his angry mood. Forgetting his antenna on his head, I feel he looks like a gangster. TIP 26 Get a Doodle sketchbook Use a cheap
Tip 24-25 | How to Doodle Note Easily (Unlock your Creativity)
It takes about 4 hours to go to Annecy from Paris by TGV (300km/hour High-speed train).
The landscape displayed fast behind the windows.
It’s beautiful, but it’s actually quite redundant.
Getting bored, I took out my sketchbook and doodled a bit. looking for some creative ideas. TIP 24 Never get
TIP 23 | Designers Need To Warm Up Before Drawing
There are some days that we feel we can’t draw.
You may still try, but your sketches are still not as good as usual. It may be too early morning, too late, too whatever, you won’t be able to know why. A
nd you will give up. Some for a day,
people sketch in paris
I don’t remember when was the last time I draw some buildings in Paris. I went to the 1st floor of a Starbucks, and sat in one of their comfy chair. Then I draw what I saw from the window. TIP 22 Bring life to your drawing Add some people
TIP 21 | Don't Rely on Specs Buying a Drawing Digital Tablet
When I saw the Samsung Note Pro 12.2, I couldn’t resist drawing something on it. (See at the bottom of this page)
The tablet carries a customized version of Sketchbook pro. TIP 21 | To get a digital tablet, do not believe the specs My first tablet was a Graphire Wacom
Scale of a human next to a giant creature
Chou-Tac ChungArachnid Creature TIP 20 Draw a giant creature in a second Insert a small human silhouette as a scaling measure. Few pen strokes will do.
The creature will appear giant like David and Goliath.
Osmar Schindler – David and Goliath If you like this trick, let me
TIP 19 | Exploring Nature – A Secret Source of Inspiration for Your Artwork
I am fascinated by the tool “Vertical Symmetry” of Sketchbook Pro.
You draw a half, and the software trace the second half automatically in real-time. Wondering what to draw today, I had in mind the insect pinboard where butterflies and other beetles are perfectly displayed. So, I decided to practice
How to draw transparent objects in 3 steps
In a previous post, we saw how to draw a reflection on flat and transparent surfaces.
Now, we draw a transparent object: The cap of a Bic Cristal pen.
The degree of difficulty is a bit higher but still achievable by beginners. Let’s study a transparent BIC ballpoint pen Cristal cap.
TIP 17 | Don't Let Negativity Rule Your Life as a Designer: Here's How!
 TIP 17 Don’t be a fool. Be happy. Filter the information which tries to come into your brain. Decide what you want to see, hear, eat, feel.  Focus on your own priorities instead of the one people try to make you believe in. You could keep your natural happiness –
TIP 16 | Sketching with the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 | Review
Chilin at the airport, I made a stop at the IT store. I saw the latest Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 inch digital tablet - with a sensitive pen pressure feature. It really looks promising.  Let’s have a closer look. Two birds one stone Why not sketching the 11th
TIP 15 | The Basics of Capturing the Moment: Draw People in Real-Time
Last night I took the plane from Saigon to Singapore. Landing around midnight, I stayed overnight at the airport chilling around. 19 hours of transit was in front of me. (4 hours more to go.) So I stopped at Mc Donald, took my portable digital tablet, on my favorite software
TIP 12 | Draw Inspiration From Your Surroundings
Does it happened to you often to lack of inspiration?
When you feel like sketching, but you don't know what to draw? Instead of looking at the blank ceiling,
try to look around you. I noticed out of the window, the overhead electricity wires and high voltage power lines from the
How to draw light reflection
Theories that explain "light reflection on glass surface" are complex and can take a lot of time to fully explain. But it can also be explained in 4 steps only! For now, we’ll approach things simply, using a light reflection method that takes advantage of shortcuts. How to draw light
How to Draw a Simple Shoes Easily for Beginners
To draw shoes easily requires some skill and a few tricks only experienced artists know.
Check out my sketching tutorials to get the basics of shoe drawing and create stunning pieces of art! The Secret to Draw Shoes Easily (FREE BOOK) Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw
TIP 10 | Bring Your Ideas to Life - Doodle Your Ideas on Post-it Anywhere
Yesterday I went to the hospital for a body check-up in Saigon. I checked my hung, liver, stomach, blood, cholesterol, diabetes, and so on... In the end, the doctor said I am 100% healthy. : ) Once in awhile, do a complete health check-up! The Saigon hospital is crowded and
TIP 8 | How to Draw with a More Sensitive Pen with Sketchbook Pro? (For heavy-wrist sketchers)
The earphone is a great subject for sketching various forms. They could be organic or minimalist. Today is just a quick sketch of an earphone that got a flat wire on my Wacom Cintiq 13HD. The plus of its flat wire is that you could easily customize or replace the
TIP 6-7 | Sketch on a Digital Tablet with Keyboard Shortcut
Being not satisfied with the previous “Sketch 5 | Concept diving mask”, I decided to sketch a new version of it. Sketching on a graphic tablet is not only about learning how to use the digital pen, but also the keyboard shortcuts. Your right hand is drawing with the pen,
TIP 5 | Set Up a High-Resolution File With Sketchbook Pro
Even if I have spent quite some time on that sketch, I am not really fan of it.
I was trying too hard hiding my mistakes by overloading it of details. I guess I blind myself and didn’t realize early enough that the sketch base was not right. It
TIP 4 | How To Assemble a Women Body Armour
TIP 4 Assemble a body armour An armour can cover and hide a high percentage of the body. Visualize well the body below, it will help you to assemble that armour. You can leave a comment in the box below.

TIP 3 | Dry Your Marker to Get this Special Effect
Today I've just get a set of 30 twin markers. The brand is TOUCHLIIT.
My friend gave me a warm recommendation of them. Let's try them! The sketches are done with the thick tip only.
Unfortunately I didn't get the "Layout paper" for markers. Be aware that by using
Napkin ketch of a tea cup
I love napkin sketches.
You can catch unexpected scenes when you are ready to draw on any support! At Cuc Gach Quan, Saigon -
I discovered a mix of modern and antique restaurants. The walls and props decoration has been preserved for decades:
Bowls, spoons, and wood chopsticks are so authentic.
You could
Line of action drawing
Last night I received a call. My friend told me that I should draw something that I am not used to. That it would be a great start for the “365 keep sketching challenge”. That night he was playing football. He asked me to join them to sketch them playing.
LEARN 1 TIP A DAY WITH THE 365 KEEP SKETCHING CHALLENGE !
Being a designer means spending your entire life learning from the things around you. Observe, analyze, and imagine as often as you can in order to better understand your environment. And above all, put your ideas down as sketches. Whether in snow, wind, or the middle of a storm, I
Using a Killer Perspective: Learning from the Masters
A thorough understanding of perspective is indispensable for a solid foundation in drawing. Remember: Perspective is a highly effective tool for visual communication Perspective establishes a 3D image, representing volume in space by simulating the way a human eye sees. As with a camera, perspective can be manipulated or skewed
How to Convince Your Audience With the Power of Line Weight in Sketches
A designer needs to be good at visual communication. In order to defend his ideas and convince his audience.  Best presentation boards are the one which doesn’t need the presence of anyone to give an explanation. We want to be efficient, attracting, and giving a path to people’s eyes on
Learn how to draw smarter with Michelangelo!
“A man paints with his brains, not with his hands.”, Michaelangelo It’s often said that the artist Michelangelo was a genius. If his art is so impressive, it’s because he had an artistic approach that was, above all, scientific and pragmatic. To better learn how to draw, let's see how
How to Draw Perfect 25cm Straight Lines Without a Ruler
Before beginning this tutorial, I suggest you to refer to “Be a pro at dot-to-dot mastering straight lines” HOW DO I DO 25 CM STRAIGHT LINES
  • Turn the paper 45 to 60 degrees. Adjust it to your convenience.
  • Before drawing the line, simulate the gesture just above the paper*.
  • Draw
  • How to draw good and quality hatching without ruler - ball point pen drawing - the design sketchbook - chung chou tac
    How to draw good hatching?
    Remember, draw your lines in a clean way.
    Begin cleanly, and end cleanly.
    Meaning, try to keep even pressure and speed from beginning to end. I show you a hatching drawing technique that is simple to apply.
    If you need it, you can train at drawing straight lines
    How to draw straight lines (without a ruler)
    How to draw straight-line without a ruler It may seem easy to some people, and downright difficult to others. Nevertheless, try not to ignore its importance, because the straight line will be one of the basic skills that you must absolutely master. After this tutorial, at very least you’ll be
    Nike Tennis Fashion Design
    How to draw a girl wearing a Nike Tennis outfit in 4 steps Today is a quick tutorial of a Nike Tennis ware fashion illustration. I sketched and render in Photoshop and show you the process with the 4 main steps. All was done with a Wacom graphic digital tablet.
    “Bad artists copy, good artists steal.”, Salvador Dali
    A few days ago I was invited to the manga convention Manga Festival, which was hosted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.* * I’m living here for two months. The convention wasn’t huge, but it attracted lots of passionate people, including cosplayers of the same excellent caliber as you’d find
    DRAWING TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW BALLPOINT PEN
    Welcome to the world of ballpoint pen artistry,
    where the humble pen becomes a powerful tool for creativity and expression!
    As a designer, I’ve found a deep appreciation for drawing with a ballpoint pen, and I’m not alone. Many artists turn to this versatile instrument for their daily sketches,
    embracing the
    The Art of Drawing Clean, Professional Lines - Tips from a Designer
    The properties of lines are the keystone of a professional designer’s style. For example, you can find certain types of lines that are more likely to be associated with architecture, product design, or fashion.  This is, however, merely a generalization, because part the magic of art and design is the
    Are you drawing with a correct body posture ?
    Drawing Posture is essential.
    Just like playing sports or the piano,
    when you’re drawing you need to pay attention
    to the body position for drawing, especially the hands, elbows, and fingers. Most people don’t realize it,
    but good posture allows you to draw faster,
    draw more precisely, and for longer periods
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