The Importance of Sketching
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The Importance of Sketching
by bokkins on Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:20 am
The Importance of Sketching
by: BUILD LCC
Taken from their blog >>> http://blog.buildllc.com/2010/02/the-importance-of-sketching/
As much as we admire digital technology and as often as we employ it here at the BUILD world headquarters, there will never be a replacement for sketching. Knowing how to sketch as an architect or designer is a timeless prerequisite. We don’t care what amazing new software is on your laptop, we don’t care if you just downloaded the sketchpad app for the iPhone. While important, that stuff will continue to change. And at the risk of sounding like luddites, sketching will always be sketching. If you can’t sketch out a quick-n-dirty concept on a napkin, your role as an architect will be very limited.
There is a value for 2D and 3D digital design in architecture but, in our opinion, it’s in addition to sketching, not in replacing it. There are simply too many situations when you need to crank out a quick schematic sketch illustrating a concept or basic idea. Back-of-the-envelope sketches enroll clients in initial design concepts, a sketch on a spare piece of wall-board at the job-site quickly communicates a detail to the finish carpenter. There’s simply nothing as straight-forward as pen to paper (or gypsum wallboard for that matter).
To us, the most exciting design occurs interactively, with clients and architects all at the same table talking, sketching and sparking creative design. So peel your eyes off the screen when you can and keep that sketchbook going.
by: BUILD LCC
Taken from their blog >>> http://blog.buildllc.com/2010/02/the-importance-of-sketching/
As much as we admire digital technology and as often as we employ it here at the BUILD world headquarters, there will never be a replacement for sketching. Knowing how to sketch as an architect or designer is a timeless prerequisite. We don’t care what amazing new software is on your laptop, we don’t care if you just downloaded the sketchpad app for the iPhone. While important, that stuff will continue to change. And at the risk of sounding like luddites, sketching will always be sketching. If you can’t sketch out a quick-n-dirty concept on a napkin, your role as an architect will be very limited.
There is a value for 2D and 3D digital design in architecture but, in our opinion, it’s in addition to sketching, not in replacing it. There are simply too many situations when you need to crank out a quick schematic sketch illustrating a concept or basic idea. Back-of-the-envelope sketches enroll clients in initial design concepts, a sketch on a spare piece of wall-board at the job-site quickly communicates a detail to the finish carpenter. There’s simply nothing as straight-forward as pen to paper (or gypsum wallboard for that matter).
To us, the most exciting design occurs interactively, with clients and architects all at the same table talking, sketching and sparking creative design. So peel your eyes off the screen when you can and keep that sketchbook going.
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by celes on Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:05 pm
sketching rules. we still use this in generating storyboards and even interactive design layouts. nothing beats the speed of translating a thought or idea by using a pen and paper. tfs boks
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by dangameguide on Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:51 am
wow,i like it, tnx for all
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by jermaine_matoza on Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:52 pm
I really need to learn how to draw. The blog is really meaningful...
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by anorexia on Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:45 am
i like.. mechanical drawings lalo na pag mano- mano:)
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by vhychenq on Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:01 am
nag-iisketch nga pa rin ako bago ko i-3d.hehehehe. 
thanks for sharing sir Bokks! 
thanks for sharing sir Bokks! 
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by ortzak on Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:03 am
i envy people who could draw and 3d viz
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by bizkong on Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:43 am
The (my) main weapon to record an idea for later use.It's a way to try and make different concepts/ideas and establish a composition before finalizing your design/work/obra.
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by vonlorena on Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:06 am
yeah sir bokkins i agree, design comes in many styles, but they all start with the good old rough sketches first. ... you need an image representing the front and side profiles, this is how great concepts/ideas are made....thanks for sharing sir!
better work on my sketches again....
better work on my sketches again....
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by balongeisler on Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:33 am
for this..love sketching...
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Re: The Importance of Sketching
by EDGE on Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:54 am
Nice find indeed! This is my very first post here btw 
. Here in China, where I am based now, Hand Drawn plans and perspectives are paid higher than those computer generated ones. Clients normally use them for brochures and other marketing purposes. Nowadays this skill in our studes and newly grad is getting lesser, thinking that computer skills would make them earn more, maybe before yes, now many cadd experts ended being merely draftsmen or graphic people instead of being designers. The market and demand has shifted in favor to those who dirty their hands with inks and markers here.
. Here in China, where I am based now, Hand Drawn plans and perspectives are paid higher than those computer generated ones. Clients normally use them for brochures and other marketing purposes. Nowadays this skill in our studes and newly grad is getting lesser, thinking that computer skills would make them earn more, maybe before yes, now many cadd experts ended being merely draftsmen or graphic people instead of being designers. The market and demand has shifted in favor to those who dirty their hands with inks and markers here.
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