A version of this article originally appeared on the Percolate Blog. In spring of 2009, I graduated from architecture school. At the time, the post-recession economy was rough and not much was ...

Drawing is a form of visual communication. Experiment in different media including pen, pencil, and markers to develop a broad range of skills and an understanding of two- and three-point perspective ...

Freehand sketching is the quickest way to capture initial design ideas on paper before they are forgotten, often done without rulers or templates. Annotation can be added to sketches to show key parts ...

Axonometric drawing of the Granciclismo showroom (with Daniela Puppa), 1988. Image Courtesy of Archivio Franco Raggi Simone Farresin is the co-founder of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio ...

In this digital age, masterful draftsmanship and hand drawing are less of a requirement when powerful high-tech tools are at the disposal of architects and interior designers. Clients can now see ...

How do designers generate ideas? Where do ideas come from? A finished product is a combination of understanding form, function and material. In this beginner's course, you'll be encouraged to look for ...

The environmental products of design major creates design leaders prepared to take on challenges facing humanity and our environment(s) through the rigorous development of design solutions. Students ...

The Master Product Design programme at ECAL is for students wishing to focus on two fundamental aspects of a designer's practice, including personal research and the professional handling of ...

FRANK P. MELENDEZ teaches at The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York. His teaching and research engage topics pertaining to architectural drawing and 3D modeling, ...