I can’t even count how many times I quit drawing since I was a kid, too many to remember! From distractions like BMX riding to feeling stuck and clueless with no one to guide me, quitting felt easy. But everything changed when I embraced James Clear’s idea of identity-based motivation from Atomic Habits. Instead of chasing perfect drawings, I became the product designer I dreamed to be. That shift flipped my motivation switch—from yo-yo ups and...
Bqska, a passionate 15-year-old, wrote to me asking how to begin Industrial Design Sketching even with a busy school schedule. If you too wonder when to start your portfolio or how to grow as a young...
We explore the powerful lesson from Stephen Covey's first habit, "Be Proactive," and why having the right mindset matters more than just artistic skills for designers. It encourages shifting limiting...
Discover how to turn a simple coffee napkin into a creative canvas with fun sketching tips, ghost drawing techniques, and framing ideas to capture lighthearted memories in unique ways.
Have you ever thought about creating your own Design Studio? Today, we dive into an inspiring conversation between Chou-Tac Chung and Florian Auger. Discover practical advice for...
Dive into the world of interior architecture with Pradnyaa Desai as she shares her creative journey, the importance of hand sketching, and valuable advice for beginners. Discover...
Unlock the power of sensory design! Discover how engaging all five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—can transform ordinary products into memorable, emotionally...
Unlock your creativity and sketch like a pro with my Fast-Sketching Power Techniques series! In this guide, you’ll discover practical tips, mindset shifts, and unique exercises to...
Make your sketches professional and dynamic—no perfection required! Learn how to draw realistic grooves using easy techniques that add depth and detail to your work.
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Nicolas Gomes, a passionate industrial design student from France, shares his path from childhood curiosity and mountain adventures to interning at Salomon and pursuing a master’s in fashion design. Nicolas reveals how daily sketching, openness to new experiences, and a love for sports and travel fuel his creativity.
"How to Draw a Sphere like a Product Designer." I've prepared an innovative and super easy approach to sketching spheres in 3 Seconds!
Start the easy and practical approach on "How to Draw Straight Lines with Confidence as a Designer," to master this essential skill now!
We delve into contour lines, a crucial concept for budding designers. Discover how these imaginary lines enhance your understanding of 3D forms.
Embrace the Wow: Control your line-weight, you'll transform your sketches from flat to fantastic, making them pop off the page with charisma.
Struggling to draw ellipses with precision and confidence? Let's conquer this common sketching challenge by beating the 5 Common Mistakes!
I’m very happy to show you this easy perspective exercise that will expand your 3D vision skills! :) Any designer or artist needs to draw well in 3D. Here is a great start to give you...
Leran an easy step-by-step method to draw round edges for any product. This tutorial will help you master realistic rounded corners and add a professional touch to your product design sketches!
How to draw a camera GoPro easily How to draw a camera GoPro easily HOW TO DRAW A CAMERA | GO PRO | BALLPOINT PEN SKETCHING Hello! I often receive messages of aspiring designerswho do not dare to...
How to make your sketches more real When you start learning how to draw as a beginner, you study and practice basic rules of perspective, line of geometry, and simple shapes such as square, circles…...
Learn how to draw bottles easily in Sketchbook Pro using the symmetry axis tool with this step-by-step video tutorial. Perfect for product designers, this guide helps you create realistic and...
Struggling with the blank page? Discover the 4-step Random Product Technique to boost your creativity and start drawing anything better by combining real-world details and imaginative shapes.
To make your sketch pop out from the background, it’s essential to add a Cast shadow. The “cast shadow” projects the shadow of an object on a surface (basically the ground surface). I basically...
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...
