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4 ipad apps for designers

TIP 350 Elevate Your Digital Art Game with iPad Apps

Looking to expand your digital art arsenal on iPad? Explore four inspiring apps that make painting, sketching, and sculpting more fun and intuitive. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these tools will ignite your creativity and elevate your skills ...
How to draw like a concept artist inspired by a bike

TIP 327 How to Draw Like a Professional Concept Artist | Bike Tech Inspired

Today we learn innovative techniques of concept art sketching, drawing inspiration from the world of bicycles! (Great for organic forms.) ...
draw people with loose lines

TIP 315 How to Create Artistic Sketches with Your iPad Using Loose Lines

Want to sketch people fast and naturally on your iPad? Discover how to loosen up your lines, focus on posture and attitude, and avoid perfectionism with this easy-to-follow digital sketching tutorial. Perfect for quick, expressive art sessions anywhere. ...
Go museum to draw with ipad

TIP 311 Unlock New Creativity with iPad Sketching in Museums

Discover how to bring new energy to your art with iPad sketching in museums. Get tips on improving proportion, focus, and perspective while enjoying uninterrupted drawing sessions in art galleries. ...
24 tips to boost your id sketches

TIP 310 How to Boost Your Industrial Design Sketches Instantly

Ready to enhance your industrial design sketches? This article shares 24 practical tips from basic construction lines to adding shadows and logos. Follow this expert guide to improve your product design sketching skills quickly and confidently. ...
back up macbook design time capsule apple

TIP 306 How to Back Up Your Workstation and Protect Your Design Files

A single faulty update can ruin your creative flow. Discover how to back up your Mac, Wacom, or Windows workstation the smart way. Set up a reliable backup system today and secure your portfolio, sketches, and design projects for life. ...
how to draw charger USB

TIP 302 Morpholio Trace: How to Draw a USB Charger (Industrial Design)

Follow Chou-Tac Chung’s guided walkthrough of sketching a USB charger in Morpholio Trace on iPad. Discover tips for warming up, using layers, construction lines, and balancing speed with accuracy for effective product design sketches. ...
Concept app sketching tips for designers

TIP 296 Beginner’s Guide: How to Start Sketching on Concepts App for Designers

Discover how to set up and sketch with the Concepts app for iPad Pro. Learn practical beginner tips from Chou-Tac to build your design skills, manage digital tools, and bring your product ideas to life with ease and accuracy. ...
TIP 295 How to Boost Your Creativity and Focus by Sketching at Night

TIP 295 How to Boost Your Creativity and Focus by Sketching at Night

Find calm and creative energy by sketching at night. This article shares practical tips for making the most of quiet hours to unleash new ideas and make progress on your industrial design projects. ...
Sketcha drawing app for designers

TIP 283 Sketch a Nike Shoe in 5 Dynamic Steps: SKETCHA & AI Tools for Product Designers

Discover the five essential steps for drawing a Nike shoe on iPad with Sketcha, plus AI-powered rendering with Leonardo.ai. Follow along for tips on fluid outlines, color blocking, and creative digital workflows. Ready to sketch and share your best sneaker ideas? ...
How to draw hatching and rise your speed of sketching - thumbnail product designer the design sketchbook

TIP 280 How to Draw Hatching to Speed Up Your Design Sketching

Want to sketch faster and better? This guide teaches you practical hatching techniques to enhance your design sketches, save time, and boost your confidence as a product designer. Start accelerating your creative process today! ...
How to draw Harley Queen

TIP 279 How to Draw Harley Quinn: Step-by-Step Demo with Reference Picture

Want to sketch Harley Quinn like a pro? This demo shows you how to create a vibrant digital drawing with Photoshop and a Wacom tablet. Discover tips to develop your own sketching style and find inspiration beyond product design ...
TIP 265 Why Beginners Should Start Sketching with a Ballpoint Pen, Not a Graphic Tablet

TIP 265 Why Beginners Should Start Sketching with a Ballpoint Pen, Not a Graphic Tablet

Don’t rush to digital tools for sketching! Learn why starting with traditional pen and paper is the fastest and most effective path to mastering design sketching. Build confidence, capture ideas instantly, and develop a creative flow that tablets won’t replace. ...
TIP 213 Invest in Yourself First. Don’t Chase Every New Designer Tool

TIP 213 Invest in Yourself First. Don’t Chase Every New Designer Tool

Before upgrading to the newest design gadgets, prioritize mastering your sketching and design fundamentals. Find out why a less flashy tool can still deliver great results when paired with solid skills and perseverance.​ ...
TIP 211 How to install the Ergotron arm on your desk for Wacom Cintiq 22

TIP 211 How to install the Ergotron arm on your desk for Wacom Cintiq 22

Discover step-by-step how to attach the Ergotron monitor arm, freeing up your desk space and allowing versatile positioning of your Wacom Cintiq 22. Perfect for compact workspaces and ergonomic sketching.​ ...
TIP 205 Should You Start Sketching on Paper or iPad Pro? A Designer’s Guide

TIP 205 Should You Start Sketching on Paper or iPad Pro? A Designer’s Guide

Explore the pros and cons of sketching on paper versus an iPad Pro. Get practical tips on pen selection, hand training, palm recognition issues, and why carrying a pen and paper everywhere can boost your creativity.​ ...
TIP 162 How to Rotate Your Wacom Cintiq 13HD Smoothly for Natural Drawing

TIP 162 How to Rotate Your Wacom Cintiq 13HD Smoothly for Natural Drawing

Frustrated by your Wacom Cintiq 13HD’s fixed position? Learn how to add felt pads to enable smooth rotation on your desk, boosting your sketching speed and comfort. A simple trick every digital artist should know! ...
TIP 142 Markers or Wacom Tablet: Which Is Best for Design Sketching?

TIP 142 Markers or Wacom Tablet: Which Is Best for Design Sketching?

For product design beginners, markers and digital tablets both have unique benefits. This guide explores why pen and paper remain crucial for foundational skills, while digital tools like Wacom tablets can enhance your workflow. Discover how to choose and combine them effectively. ...
TIP 131 How to start digital sketching? (Material and software)

TIP 131 How to start digital sketching? (Material and software)

Ready to dive into digital sketching but unsure where to start? Learn which materials and software will best unlock your creative potential. This guide gives you fast, clear answers and practical tips to begin your design sketching adventure with confidence! ...
TIP 130 How to Safely Travel with Your IMac and Wacom Cintiq by Plane

TIP 130 How to Safely Travel with Your IMac and Wacom Cintiq by Plane

Wondering how to bring your IMac and Wacom Cintiq safely on a plane? This guide shares my personal flight experience, sharing easy packing tips, airline negotiation tricks, and fragile care hacks. Find the fast, honest solution for traveling designers like you who treasure their creative tools! ...
TIP 96 Easy Drawing Warm-Up: Relax Your Hand for Better Lines

TIP 96 Easy Drawing Warm-Up: Relax Your Hand for Better Lines

Discover simple warm-up techniques to relax your hand and boost your sketch confidence. From loose shape drawing to gradual detail addition, prepare your hands and eyes for better line control and sketch precision. Ideal for artists returning after a break or starting fresh. ...
TIP 89 The Wacom tablet I get cheaper than a Cintiq

TIP 89 The Wacom tablet I get cheaper than a Cintiq

For a student, buying the Wacom Cintiq is most of the time a dream. It was so expensive. Let me tell you more about the alternative Wacom product I used to have. However, note that ...
TIP 74 To draw a bottle, start with the symmetry axis

TIP 74 To draw a bottle, start with the symmetry axis

Start your bottle sketches right with the symmetry axis—the essential guide to drawing balanced, fluid curves. Chou-Tac Chung reveals how to overcome hand movement challenges and use ghost drawing to make your designs sleek and precise. ...
Pen pressure comparison on Photoshop

TIP 67 How to Paint in Photoshop Using Pen Opacity Pressure: 3 Easy Steps

Explore Photoshop pen pressure painting in a clear 3-step guide. This article reveals how to add depth and shading dynamically, mix painting styles, and develop your digital painting skills for product design and creative sketches. ...
My Ideal Ikea Workspace for Comfortable Drawing on the Wacom Cintiq 22HD

My Ideal Ikea Workspace for Comfortable Drawing on the Wacom Cintiq 22HD

Setting up your Wacom Cintiq 22HD for comfortable long hours is easier than you think! Explore my Ikea workstation setup with adjustable desks and chairs to maintain good posture and enhance your digital drawing experience. Get inspired to upgrade your creative space today. ...
Drawing buildings with 2 point perspective - at Ginza, Japan

TIP 63 Don’t Skip Drawing Your Perspective Lines: Essential Sketching Tips

Master your sketching by embracing perspective lines! This article explains how horizon lines and vanishing points can boost accuracy and speed in your product design sketches. Get inspired to refine your workflow and create compelling visual stories. ...
My first day and impressions of my Wacom Cintiq 22 HD Touch

My first day and impressions of my Wacom Cintiq 22 HD Touch

Explore my journey adapting to the Wacom Cintiq 22HD Touch on day one. Learn about desk setup, pen precision, touchscreen pros and cons, and tips to improve your digital drawing workflow and posture. Get practical insights from a product designer’s perspective. ...
TIP 59 | Just Started with a Digital Tablet? Don’t Panic

TIP 59 | Just Started with a Digital Tablet? Don’t Panic

Just got your first digital tablet? This article shares practical advice to help you relax, practice, and regain your drawing flow. Discover how to overcome initial awkwardness and improve your product design sketches with confidence. ...
TIP 21 | Don't Rely on Specs Buying a Drawing Digital Tablet

TIP 21 | Don’t Rely on Specs Buying a Drawing Digital Tablet

When I saw the Samsung Note Pro 12.2, I couldn’t resist drawing something on it. (See at the bottom of this page)
The tablet carries a customized version of Sketchbook pro. TIP 21 | To get ...
Sketching with the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 | Designer Review

Sketching with the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 | Designer Review

The Samsung Note Pro 12.2 offers a spacious, portable workspace ideal for sketching anywhere. Key features makes it a strong pick for creative professionals seeking a lightweight digital sketchbook ...
TIP 8 | How to Draw with a More Sensitive Pen with Sketchbook Pro? (For heavy-wrist sketchers)

TIP 8 | How to Draw with a More Sensitive Pen with Sketchbook Pro? (For heavy-wrist sketchers)

Struggling with heavy wrist pressure? Adjust your Sketchbook Pro stylus responsiveness to get precise, sensitive strokes. Learn how tweaking pen settings empowers your digital sketches with dynamic line quality. Ready to draw with more control and expression? Tune your digital pen today! ...
TIP 6-7 | Sketch on a Digital Tablet with Keyboard Shortcut

TIP 6-7 | Sketch on a Digital Tablet with Keyboard Shortcut

Want to sketch faster and smarter on your digital tablet? Use keyboard shortcuts like zoom and pan to focus on your art without interruption. Remember, don’t get stuck fixing mistakes—just start fresh for cleaner sketches. Ready to elevate your digital drawing game? Try these tips today! ...
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