Month: April 2017

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 trip in China. She asked me if I could help her to preselect someone. I said ok. :) Before she leaves, we didn’t discuss much about the details of the position. And we naturally focused on one thing:...

How I survived my design school and get my dream job.

Chou-Tac

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 my projects It was impossible for me. Same for my classmates. Focus on school project you love the most. To survive, I decided something. To focus on my strengths and self-interest. Instead of giving all my project average, I...

How to draw a box with a hole in perspective

Chou-Tac

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 to making our world exciting. If you need any help or have any questions, leave a comment on the blog or send me an email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com. I’ll be glad to help you...

Sam: “From the US. I want to become an industrial designer but I need to get thoughts out of my head.…” Jul 15, 08:40
Samuel Adeniji: “Lagos, Nigeria. It is important for me to learn how to sketch to visually explore and communicate ideas” Jul 14, 06:26
Sajid Munir: “Live in the UAE, am 50 years old. Want to learn so I can be busy in my lonely time.…” Jul 13, 12:28
Jarul Thakur: “I’m an international student from India, currently in my first year studying interior design in Malaysia. I truly believe that…” Jul 12, 00:17
BSwin: “This post is super helpful! The Random Product Technique sounds like a fun way to spark creativity and break through…” Jul 11, 02:36
Mark Thompson: “I m 59 South African I love drawing but have bad habits. I want to start from scratch as though…” Jul 9, 17:04
Mark Thompson: “I m 59 I love drawing but have bad habits. I want to start from scratch as though I am…” Jul 9, 17:03
Sam Grosjean: “Pensacola, FL 22 years old I want to bring my ideas and imagination to paper. I did a Google search.” Jul 8, 19:46
Jo: “Hi, Australia, 50, Im looking for a new hobby, I remember loving to draw when I was younger So hoping…” Jul 8, 17:35
Spencer: “Austin, TX 50 yrs old I want a way to bring my creations to life I found your blog searching…” Jul 8, 10:44
Chou-Tac: “I just replied in your email Dion. :)” Jul 6, 17:02
Dion Lee Uren: “My days are short, I have bowl cancer & before I part this earth always loved to draw muscle cars…” Jul 6, 16:28
Rashon Richardson: “1 – Florida. 19. 2 – currently studying to be an electrical engineer but I have an interest for designing…” Jul 6, 02:07
Chou-Tac: “My pleasure Linda. I do have some content about Urban sketching. Hope it helps! Feel free to leave me a…” Jul 5, 21:37
Adam: “I’m 40 y.o. from Czech. I need to improve to visualize my sketches. I dicover this from Google.” Jul 5, 13:06
Adam: “I’m 40 y.o. from Czech. I need to able to visualize my idea. I believe it can improve my communication…” Jul 5, 13:04
Candy-Chan: “I’m from Chicago and I’m 20. I want to learn to sketch to improve my art skills and be more…” Jul 5, 09:00
Linda Cadeau: “I am a senior and started drawing about 5 years ago. Just want to learn how to draw objects that…” Jul 4, 22:09
Marc Benitez: “USA 67 1. I have been drawing and scribbling since I was a child. I’m doing some blackletter calligraphy and…” Jul 4, 11:27
Go: “hi, i want to learn how to draw, sketch, color reflections on glass cups, carafes, windows, doors, buildings, etc problems…” Jul 2, 15:45
Gurupreet: “Hi, I come from India and I am 20 years old. I am an freelance artist and I use to…” Jun 30, 22:14
Jatin Verma: “I come from India. I want to learn sketching in general, 1.India, 30 2. Studying graphic design and Sketching 3.…” Jun 30, 14:19
Jatin: “I come from India. I want to learn sketching in general, 1.India, 30 2. Studying graphic design and Sketching 3.…” Jun 30, 14:11
Murad: “Google search Yes learning more Intersted with your blog” Jun 29, 11:08
Fausto Blanco: “I’m an stell erection and construction estimator, my field is estimate. Labor and material quantities for big warehouse buildings, also…” Jun 28, 09:14