How I Sketch + Design Architectural Details
For me, this process always starts in my sketchbook (or on the iPad) and then I’ll move to the computer to draw it more precisely following that. Starting informally with a sketch allows me to be free and fast with ideas and it leads me to other threads I hadn't anticipated. You'll see this in the video as I chase down a few absurd ideas.
The process begins with a design brief: in this case the hanging coats at the entry wall and adding a flip-down desk near the pantry area. I then compile inspiration imagery (like the military field desks) and grab a ruler to have on hand as I'm designing. Relating to the human scale is an important part of detailing and a ruler helps you set proper proportions for drawers, desk height, etc.
A trick I use as I'm drawing is to really think hard about the daily patterns of life around the subject I'm designing. How would someone use this space? What would they have in their pockets, what would their daily routine moving through or around this space be like? Placing yourself there and asking what would make this experience better, or more "delightful" leads to novel insights. Delightful is kind of a corny word but it’s the best descriptor I can think of. It's the thing that makes you smile when you see it, and say, “Wow, they really thought this through! They really considered what it means to live here, in this place.”
The point of sketching is to chase down all the bad ideas, all the strange threads of thinking, including the absurd. Be open to thinking differently and the invented solutions may surprise you. It's important to not to put too much pressure on it, these aren’t beautiful drawings, they’re process, they show the steps from one idea to the next.
Timestamps to help you navigate:
00:00 Inventing solutions
00:22 Sean Godsell Quote
00:27 Design Brief: Entry Wall Details
00:51 Tools I use when designing details
02:28 Sketching ideas
06:54 Taking it further
08:32 Zinc shelving idea
10:08 Typography monogramming
11:25 House "FOB" idea
11:57 Design Brief: Flip-down desk design
12:59 Sketching on iPad
14:24 Idea to eliminate hardware
16:56 Desk materials + interior
19:26 Leather tab idea
21:55 Designing the stool
22:50 A step stool too?
23:57 Analog ideas
24:20 Oops.
The sketchbook I'm using in the video is a new custom project called TRACE. The media is a 90# vellum, printed with a grid of white reticles, it takes graphite, ink and alcohol markers (like Copics) beautifully. Set for release in May of 2021, learn more here: https://thirtybyforty.com/trace-sketchbook
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Hi, your videos are always so beautiful. May I ask which light and microphone you use? Have a lovely day!
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A few weeks ago I accidentally posted a comment on this video that was meant for another video about AI.
I just want to say that this is awesome work, love that you utilize traditional media as well as digital!
He must get hand cramps from how he grabbing that pencil.😬
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May I ask what digital sketch tablet you use and software? Thanks for the great incites.
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What type of tablet/ program is that? It's lovely. Also, I'm a recent Interiors graduate and your drawings are lovely, and what I aspire to.
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What is the software you use to sketch on the iPad?
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Thank you ! please can i know what's the name of the tablet you sketch with, i you can recommand us one please. ! thank you again for your videos it give us more motivation ! ! <3
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Your videos are immensely inspiring! Thank you!
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What is the name of this pad pls
ОтветитьI just could not Waite but subscribe....I love your carefulness n confidence
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I've been interested in campaign chest recently - did this ever get built?
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Like the quality of lines when you draw in sketch book. What is the pencil led that you are using? Thanks in advance.
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WHAT KIND OF PENCIL IS THAT?????
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hello there
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Thank you very much
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What brand and model of metallic pencil do you use? thanks
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Enjoy the way you thinking about, thanks a lot !
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Eric, thanks for great videos. Can you share the 'grids type' for Procreate library?
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Great video!! What type of iPad and what app using for sketching
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Great video tutorial as always
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I love this
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What is the program you're using to sketch on the tablet?
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Gallexytab you use??
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Cool nice videos I need to get away from the digital environment too sometimes. That’s why I draw on the sketchbook.
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Haaave you met Ted?
He's also an architect
omg- I'm an Illustrator but this is amazing 😳😳
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what kind of sketch book you use in this video?
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Cool stuff. I love it and I hate it. I love it as you have the freedom to try to do custom millwork especially as I'm a woodworker. I hate it for that fact that you get to do I just previously said. Every project I work on has to come off the shelf. It pisses me off no end.
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Do you do a Patreon? Something I could ask you about your advice regarding my potential career path? I’m working for a hands off builder and i feel like im on an island. Im not really sure if this is the right path.
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we need more anarchy. but you're right - less is more
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Great video Eric!
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No more Anarchy! 😆 Love your detail.
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Just got the shipment notice for my trace sketchbooks. Can't believe no one has made these before! Such a genius idea.
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Great job👍🏻👍🏻
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Great!!!!!!!
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more of these please!!!
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Love it dude...I'm also in the design field I'm a Structural CAD Designer-Detailer for 19 years using both AutoCAD and Microstation and your channel is inspirational brother
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What's the brand of your sketchbook? Does anyone know HAHAHAHA
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thanke you
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This is incredible, thanks for sharing!
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I enjoy your sketch book
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Can you put some best and free software for architectural 2d&3d works
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I'm curious if you have certain things you sketch on the ipad and certain things on paper.. or is it how ever you feel at the time?
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Where do you get the tracing paper with the grid "crosshairs" on them?
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This was so fun to experience along with you. It’s cool to see your design thinking! Keep making videos, they great
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Anyone know where I can find a sketchbook like this? or this mechanical pencil ?
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Do you mind sharing what app you're using on the ipad? Thanks for the sketchbook sharing too this was really insightful :D
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Does anyone know What app he was using for sketching on iPad?
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Is that trace paper in a sketchbook!!! Where can I find one?
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What font do you use in your videos? Really like the titles and headings...
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