Back to basics: Why my design process starts with a sketchpad now

I used to think good design only came from fancy software. Then I found my old college sketchbooks full of messy drawings. Those rough ideas often sparked better final pieces than starting on screen. Now I always begin with a pencil and paper to get inspired. It reminds me of when I first learned design, before everything went digital.

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aaron1505d ago

Yeah, I'm convinced half of our software subscriptions just exist to make us feel like we're working. The blank screen is intimidating, but a messy sketchbook page has zero expectations. It's the one good habit I stole from art school.

dakota_taylor395d ago

My sketchbook's mostly grocery lists now.