Today, I would like to share with you how you can start drawing from a reference picture to create your own product design!
I started to search on Google pictures about tools and found out an interesting cordless grinder. I like its mechanical features.
I share with you a series of 24 sketching tips to improve your sketching skills!
I took my Wacom Cintiq 22HD tablet to draw with Sketchbook Pro. It is a very light soft with a nice pen tool by default. I invite you to make a try, it is free and easy to use. 🙂
When you draw, remember to set up a strategy to make it easy and logical all along the way for you.
There is no one single approach.
But the main rules to remember are:
- Draw light for your construction lines
- Draw loose without looking for perfection
- Draw from general to details (Main body form > handle > buttons > stickers and logo)
- Always visualize your perspective, even for details
Drawing TIP 1:
Take inspiration from existing products
Drawing TIP 2:
Choose a wider angle of perspective
Drawing TIP 3:
Draw the main sections
Drawing TIP 4:
Import existing details
Drawing TIP 5:
Sketch Roughly the shape of the focus point
Drawing TIP 6:
Use construction lines to visualize better
Drawing TIP 7:
Always start with light lines
Drawing TIP 8:
Use bolder lines for the product itself
Sketching TIP 9: Think about functions
Drawing TIP 10:
Draw a minimalist handle to see through it
Drawing TIP 11:
Make sure the handle follow the same perspective
Drawing TIP 12:
Draw by ignoring the handle first
Drawing TIP 13
“Scult” removing or adding material
Drawing TIP 14:
Make sure details follow also the perspective of the main volume!
Drawing TIP 15:
Use hatching to block some areas
Sketching TIP 16:
Add some writing to space up!
Sketching TIP 17:
Think “inside” the box!
Sketching TIP 18:
Experiment!
Drawing TIP 19:
Think of the user’s needs
Drawing TIP 20:
Take your time to refine and relax
Drawing TIP 21:
No need to be perfect. But make sure the perspective is correct
Sketching TIP 22:
Add a logo using a frame.
Sketching TIP 23:
Add extra axis and circular curves for dynamism!
Drawing TIP 24:
Add a quick shadow below
That’s it!
If you are a beginner in Design sketching and want to make your first steps in drawing, feel free to start with the Designer Starter Kit! for your first drawing lessons all step-by-step.
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