Sketching is the most effective way to visually develop an idea. It allows you to easily convey the general concept of a product so that whoever sees it can understand its design and functionality right away. Fran Molina, product designer, illustrator, and design teacher, guides you through the aspects of this important tool, making sure the time you invest in each sketch pays off.
In this course, Fran teaches you the basics of product design sketching so you can conceptualize and present your project in an appealing way. Learn how to draw like a professional and lay the foundations of a design with your pencil strokes.
Fran starts by telling you about his professional career as a designer and illustrator, his main references in the world of design, as well as the basis of sketching and how you will use it throughout this course.
Then, discover all the necessary tools to develop your final project. Start your sketchbook with practical exercises that improve your perspective, lines and shadows, and representation of product textures.
Let’s get to work! Start developing your final project from a mood board with your references, learning how to pick your best ideas through visual exercises.
Then, Fran teaches you about the importance of volume, guiding you, step by step, in the development of your product presentation page. Learn how to convey the features you consider most important in your product using different inking and coloring techniques.
In the final unit, learn how to prepare your sketchbook’s picture, respecting its composition, light, and position. Retouch it in Adobe Photoshop so that your work takes on a fantastic quality in presentations and on social media. Upon completion of this course, you will have mastered sketching as an essential tool for any design process.
