Industrial Design Sketching Tutorials

A video tutorial by design instructor Marouane Bembli, who demonstrates the use of markers to render a sketch and show reflections.

In this tutorial Arvind Ramkrishna from Driven to Draw explains how to tackle a motorcycle sketch, especially if you are not used to draw motorbikes.

In this video tutorial, Arvind Ramkrishna from Driven To Draw shows how to sketch a car in front 3/4 view, a view that allows to communicate the car’s details and main theme without worrying too much about perspective.

In this video instructor Michael LaForte explains the basics for drawing and rendering cubes in perspective, giving some foundations for for design sketching and communication.

In this video Arvind Ramkrishna from Driven To Draw shows how to turn simple geometric shapes into a product – in this case a laptop computer – adding small details and cutlines.

This video tutorial explains the foundations of drawing in perspective, starting from creating boxes in one point perspective.

In this video tutorial industrial designer Marouane Bembli shows his technique for creating a product design sketch using pens and Copic markers.

In this class from Autodesk University 2012, industrial designer Michal Jelinek speaks about how to improve the design process, and increase creative freedom, going through the entire process of creating a new product.

A lecture from Autodesk University 2013 presented by industrial Designer Kyle Runciman, who explains how to leverage drawing skills to think differently, communicate ideas and gain a tactical advantage.

ILM visual effects artist Russell Paul shares some of his experiences with design, VFX, and visual communications. He explains his techniques for laying down and communicating ideas by sketching and drawing.

A video demonstration of a product design sketching exploration, done by design instructor Sangwon Seok from Korean SKEREN.

In this design sketching video tutorial Arvind Ramkrishna shows how to draw a simple object with the goal of building a visual vocabulary.  

In this article reknown automotive designer Peter Steven gives some advice on how to approach car design sketching, underlining the importance of developing a personal sketching style.

In this video tutorial Arvind Ramkrishna from Driven Mavens shows a technique that helps to build a visual vocabulary of shapes and forms by tackling only certain sections of a car.

This video tutorial shows the creation process of sketching and rendering a product, and includes many tips and suggestions for design students.

A tutorial by Arvind Ramkrishna from Driven Mavens, who shows how to render a headlight with markers and pencils on paper.

A short article by industrial designer Michael diTullo, who explains how to choose the right perspective angles.

In this video tutorial concept designer and instructor Scott Robertson explains the difference between design drawing and sketching and creating refined illustrations.