books on sketching skliz...?

Congrats Michael!! I just saw this.

Thanks man, a few copies away from hitting 100!

Just got Ditullo’s new book, “Analog Dreams”, in the mail today. After looking through it I was really impressed.

First off, it has a nice collection of his sketches, ranging from footwear to architecture, with a brief description of why and when they were done. Footwear sketches are awesome, and it’s nice to see them on paper rather than behind a computer screen. It makes it a lot easier, at least for me, to analyze his sketching style and to apply parts of it towards my own style :wink:

What I really liked about the book is how Ditullo explains his philosophy behind sketching. He explains what it means for him on a personal level and what it means for industrial design as a profession (really insightful information, especially for designers still in school like me).

He also provides tips for improving your sketching skills and lists the key ingredients to creating a “hot” sketch. Again, good information.

Overall, nice book. Definitely recommend it and it acts as a good source of inspiration and reference. Congrats Yo!

Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you are enjoying it and finding it useful!

BTW if you’re buying Analog Dreams, use the coupon code SAVETWENTY to get 9 bucks off.

Is there ebook version of analog dreams as well.

No I don’t believe so.

There is not at this point, there is also free shipping until the end of the month.

In this month’s issue of Kiosk Magazine:

“the Designer’s sketch in the Digital toolbox” James Self, pg 42-51

features sketches by yours truly

Digital version here: http://www.kiosk-magazine.co.uk/issues/

Thanks for the mention Michael…Did you get the hard copies I sent over airmail?
Not sure if these have been mentioned in this thread:

Design Sketching: http://www.designsketching.com/ (very good)

Drawing for Designers, Pipes, A

Sketching: drawing techniques for product designers

And for some ideas around the skills and knowledge associated with sketching and the use of other design tools, you could dip into something like Lawson’s What Designers Know…

James.

I am looking for motorcycle and moto accessories sketching books. Is there any books or books with this contents?

SKETCHING THE BASICS

Following the global success of Sketching, which has sold over 50,000 copies in two years, authors Koos Eissen and Roselien Steur will in 2011 be bringing out the sequel entitled Sketching: The Basics. In fact, prequel would be a better word for this new book, since it is aimed towards the novice designer.
Whereas Sketching shows you how to draw various aspects of shape and form, and serves more as a reference book, The Basics explains things in more detail, taking the reader by the hand and guiding him step by step through all the various aspects of drawing that novice designers come up against.
The Basics explains the rudiments of learning to draw both clearly and comprehensively using step by step illustrations, examples and strategies. You will learn to use and master the different techniques and also how to apply sketches in the design process.
It is the perfect book for those just starting out in sketching, for the first years of art and design courses, and for those who wish to revise the basics of good sketching; it is a simple and efficient way of learning all you’ve ever wanted to know but have never had explained to you.

ISBN: 978-90-6369-253-7
Author: Koos Eissen and Roselien Steur
Design: Booreiland
Notes: Publication date: May 2011
Format: hardcover
Dimensions: 27 x 21 cm
Pages: 184

J6Studios… you beat me to it! :slight_smile: I was going to post about the new Koos Eissen book too!

Well, how about this new book? Have you heard of it. I just got it a few weeks ago and it is FANTASTIC! http://www.gordonharris.co.nz/sketches-p-50272.html

http://www.laobuke.com/goods.php?id=272

It’s mostly pen/pencil line drawings, but it still is simply marvelous to look at and get inspiration from. It’s a collection of the designer, Jordi Mila’s work. I got it I believe on Amazon UK, but Amazon US doesn’t seem to have it, I think. You can check.

Here is a link to an interview I found with this designer, Jordi.

http://trendsblog.co.uk/?p=13829#comments

Thought i could give a heads up to another new book that has recently been completed by myself with Klara Sjölen and the publishers of Design Sketching. The new book is called Learning Curves. The idea we had when writing the book was to give an idea of how learning to sketch worked from our point of view. The idea was in principle to expand on how myself and Klara learnt to sketch. Along with this the book also features sketches, thoughts and advice from over 60 designers from around the world. The book is at the moment very new, so i cant as yet point you towards any independant reviews, but you can see some samples of the book at, Learning Curves - Sketching technique books for designers There is also a facebook page at, Redirecting...

On a side note. I also run http://www.designertechniques.com and noticed that there is an expired link earlier in this discussion where we briefly reviewed some other books. The link should be, Design and Sketching book reviews (my bad on this one, i changed the address for the page without creating a forward).

Apart from that, i can also reccomend the book “Sketching” by Roselien Stuer and Koos Eissen. Its full of pretty inspiring stuff.

Cheers all, Allan

By the way, if anyone has any questions about Learning Curves then you can also feel free to drop me a mail at learningcurves@designertechniques.com

I actually just received a copy of Learning Curves yesterday, after seeing it in Allan’s signature here a week or so ago. I only had a quick look, but it looked great. Amazing sketches goes without saying, but the text seemed even more valuable. I got the feeling that this book is more suited for professionals as a reference and inspiration rather than teaching sketching technique. More a discussion about when do to what to get the job done effectively, what media, how to layout etc. How to present_ideas. If you enjoyed “Design Sketching” I can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed with this one. Excellent contributors, mostly design professionals at studios around the globe, as well as amazingly talented students from the top schools as well as some less glamorous like Ural State. (Design Sketching had all students from just one school which hinted at a quite similar sketching approaches imo).
Definitely get this book.

Loved the quote at the beginning of the book too - “Those who say something can’t be done should not stand in the way of those doing it”

Many thanks for the compliments on the book Engio. As a heads up for others who are thinking about getting a copy, http://www.designdroplets.com is offering the chance to win one of three free copies. All you have to do is leave a comment at the end of their review of the book with your best design sketching tip.

Not a how-to book but has anyone seen the book: Foundation 1: FZD Art of Book

Shipping to the U.S.A. is more than the book so i doubt I’ll be getting it but it looks good!

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I got it. It’s pretty awesome. Expensive, but awesome. Business write off :smiley:

Just discovered a new book on Product Design sketching on Amazon today that I wanted to share! Amazon.com

The author also has some really cool video tutorials on Vimeo! drawingforproductdesigners - Video Editor, Animator & Art Director

Just bought the book and can’t wait to get my hands on it! I will update this with a review once I get it and flip through it! :slight_smile:

I don’t have it yet, but just found out from the author that some of my work is in it. Stoked to check it out.