- In this age of everything digital,
it's still essential to sketch and draw your ideas.
Sketching away from the computer
and all the distractions it holds
allows you to focus on concepts and outline
a direction that supports the goals of your projects.
It's easy to get pulled into choosing fonts
and picking colors you love
versus making thoughtful and informed decisions
about how these elements work together
and what they communicate.
Think of it as one of your key tools
alongside your favorite software and apps.
You don't have to be a master draftsman,
but you do need to feel like you can
convey your ideas quickly with simple sketches.
If your drawing skills are strong,
this can be a huge asset and a valuable skill
that you can bring to your team and clients.
If you're able to create some of your own illustrations,
this can also save time and money.
Now, if you don't feel like your drawing skills
are where you'd like them to be, don't panic.
Look for our Drawing Foundation series.
Here, you'll get guidance on perspective, shading,
drawing the figure and landscapes, and more.
These are more traditional fine art drawing courses,
and will teach you how to render what you see.
For another great group of courses,
look at the Drawing Challenges
with the talented illustrator Von Glitschka.
Whether you choose one of his 5-Day Challenges
or the 21-Day Challenge, they are really fun
and will get you into a daily habit of drawing.
So grab a sketch book and start getting
your brilliant ideas down on paper.