"I CAN'T DRAW!" - How to Start Design Sketching? | TOKYO LIVE WORKSHOP

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Welcome to the replay of Design Sketchbook Show No. 3:
BRING YOUR SKETCH ALIVE, recorded live from TOKYO, Japan!

00:00 - Introduction & Sound Check
00:13 - Getting to Know the Audience
01:09 - Sharing Where Viewers Are From & Sketching Dreams
03:07 - Importance of Passion in Sketching
04:12 - Audience Motivation: Why Learn to Sketch?
06:37 - Starting the Workshop: Interactive Approach
07:15 - Launching the New Online Course Announcement
08:46 - The Real Challenge for Beginners: Confidence
10:00 - Quick Review: Straight Lines, Posture, Circles, Perspective
12:32 - Body Posture for Sketching
14:35 - Warming Up Before Sketching
15:38 - How to Draw Straight Lines: Common Mistakes & Tips
17:49 - Using the Whole Arm for Confident Lines
19:45 - Ghost Drawing Technique Explained
21:33 - Turning the Paper for Better Lines
22:32 - Straight Line Practice Exercises
24:07 - Hand Support and Stability Tips
25:36 - Drawing Circles: Movement Over Perfection
27:09 - Focus on Movement, Not the Nib
29:00 - Warm-Up Exercises for Sketching Sessions
30:08 - Difference Between Illustration and Product Design Sketching
33:02 - Thinking in 3D: Drawing from Imagination
36:00 - Adding Emotion to Sketches
38:37 - Quick Introduction to Perspective Drawing
43:48 - Fast Power Techniques for Impactful Sketches
45:01 - Power Technique #1: Contour Lines for Volume
49:02 - Practicing 3D Forms with Random Shapes
51:33 - Drawing Cylinders and Ellipses in 3D
55:01 - Exponential Progress: Practice and Mindset
57:00 - Power Technique #2: Adding Realism with Rounded Edges
01:01:13 - Power Technique #3: Drawing Grooves and Gaps
01:04:00 - Training Your Observation Skills
01:05:32 - Power Technique #4: Line Weight and Pen Pressure
01:09:54 - Power Technique #5: Adding Animation and Movement
01:13:14 - Making Sketches Inviting and Storytelling
01:16:35 - Final Thoughts: Making Your Sketches Alive

Unlock the secrets to dynamic product design sketching in this full replay of "BRING YOUR SKETCH ALIVE – JAPAN 2018"! Join Chou-Tac Chung, founder of The Design Sketchbook, as he guides you through the essential techniques and mindset shifts to bring your sketches to life—no matter your background or experience level.

Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a creative professional, or simply passionate about sketching, this interactive workshop covers everything you need to boost your confidence and sketching skills. You’ll learn:

How to overcome self-doubt and build confidence in your lines
The importance of body posture and warming up like an athlete
Pro tips for drawing straight lines and circles with flow
The difference between illustration and product design sketching
How to think and draw in 3D from imagination
Fast power techniques: contour lines, grooves, line weight, and more
How to add emotion, storytelling, and movement to your sketches
The secret to exponential progress through the right practice and mindset

Chou-Tac shares personal stories, answers live questions, and demonstrates practical exercises you can start using right away. Get ready to make your sketches more expressive, professional, and impactful!

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