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TIP 225 Drawing with Shame Is Better Than Not Drawing at All: Kim’s Story from Seoul
Discover how sketching—even if you feel ashamed of your drawings—can spark creativity and drive innovation. Learn from Kim, a baker in Seoul, who overcame self-doubt to turn simple sketches into a thriving bakery business. His inspiring journey shows that progress matters more than perfection …
TIP 370 How to Turn a Love for Shoes into a Shoe Design Career
Inspired by Marina’s journey, discover how a genuine love for shoes can lead to a fulfilling career in shoe design. Find out how passion, creativity, and dedication helped Marina become a successful footwear designer-and how you can follow in her footsteps …
TIP 401 Inside a Designer’s Studio: Understanding Innovation | with Florian Auger
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 aspiring designers and entrepreneurs and gain insights into the creative process behind successful design studios …
TIP 143 From School Sketches to Setting Gems for Cartier, Chanel & Van Cleef & Arpels: Diaset’s Inspiring Journey
In this inspiring interview, Diaset shares his path to becoming a renowned diamond and gem setter for Cartier, Chanel, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Learn how tenacity, passion, and family heritage shaped his career in luxury jewellery …
TIP 174 How Strong Collaboration Between Designers and Technicians Leads to Innovation
Successful product design depends on the collaboration between creative designers and skilled technicians. This article shares insights from a Thai carpenter about building empathy, solving problems together, and refining designs through teamwork, proving that strong relationships outshine lone skills. …
TIP 185 Level Up Faster: The Power of Personal Design Challenges with Leo
Leonardo Peneranda studied Industrial design, and he’s today a 3D artist for video games. He enrolled my course Sketch like the Pros as a VIP student. Leonardo sent me his work about cubes – it is pretty unique. More than following the course step-by-step, he spices up his drawing session: by …
TIP 193 How Marc Became a Self-Taught Toy Sculptor: The COARSE Story
Meet Marc, the self-taught artist behind COARSE, who crafts imaginative art toys by starting with quick sketches and moving swiftly to hands-on sculpting …
TIP 261 Why Parents Should Support Their Child’s Passion for Design: A Mom’s Story
While many parents push their children toward traditional careers, some recognize the immense value in following a creative path …
TIP 165 Career Change at 47: How Huang Embraced Product Design and Sketching Success
Huang’s journey from civil engineer to graphic and product designer at 47 proves it’s never too late to follow your passion. With steady practice and expert guidance, he built new skills and expanded his creative opportunities. Find motivation in his inspiring story …


















