Month: July 2018

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 I see the colourful clothes rolling, it reminds me when you mix your colour liquid paint in a pot with your brush. Do you also have these kind of mental images when you see things ? If...

How bad do you want to be a Product designer ?

Chou-Tac

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 me how much Success can come from anywhere, and from anyone. No matter your origins, no matter your past story. Anyone starting small even with no skills have the right to dream BIG. The destination seams impressive. And one of the...

beginner

Do Not start learning with a Graphic tablet (but with a ball point pen)

Chou-Tac

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 question during your journey about design, feel free to ask me in the comment of the blog or by email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com. . If I can, I would be happy to help you solve your problems and help other readers from the blog too ! . Last...

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Chou-Tac: “I am glad you love it! You might like that one too: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/how-to-multiply-your-ideas-with-the-random-product-technique/ Have fun! Cheers, Chou-Tac” May 6, 18:52
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