Drawing Ideas: A Hand-Drawn Approach for Better Design
Baskinger, Mark & Bardel, William [Baskinger, Mark & Bardel, William]WITLI AN of tools and technology available to create and
communicate, why draw by hand? W hat does the pencil offer?
Your ability to draw is a fist, powerfill means för thinking, reasoning,
and visually exploring ideas—providing visual information for self-
reflection and focused discussion with your colleagues, teams, and
clients. Whether it is of a product, service, information, or system, a
hand-drawn sketch communicates the essence of your idea and
illustrates its potential. 'lhe simplicity of connection between mind,
eyes, hand, and pencil shrugs off the layered burden that complex
technology Often adds. Such simplicity ensures fresh thinking and
communication that is quick, clear, and immediately visible. As an act,
drawing effectively encourages observation, evaluation, and helps spur
collaboration and action. To understand the potential of drawing your
ideas, this book focuses on key drawing behaviors: (l) drawing to record
ideas or examine things from real life; (2) drawing to clarify and explore
ideas further and expand upon previous ideas: and (3) drawing to
explain ideas to others. Each sketching behavior serves a distinct role in
the design process and contributes to developing and sharing your
ideas.