A version of this article originally appeared on the Percolate Blog. In spring of 2009, I graduated from architecture school. At the time, the post-recession economy was rough and not much was ...

Freehand sketching is the quickest way to capture initial design ideas on paper before they are forgotten, often done without rulers or templates. Annotation can be added to sketches to show key parts ...

Computer-aided designs, such as this model of a fingertip-sized heart pump, can reduce the number of physical prototypes that must be made. Computer-aided design (CAD) is a tool intended to facilitate ...

Axonometric drawing of the Granciclismo showroom (with Daniela Puppa), 1988. Image Courtesy of Archivio Franco Raggi Simone Farresin is the co-founder of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio ...

Drawing is a form of visual communication. Experiment in different media including pen, pencil, and markers to develop a broad range of skills and an understanding of two- and three-point perspective ...

According to the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), industrial design strives to elevate both the function and aesthetics of all things made, from automobiles and medical instruments to ...

For parents, the assurance lies in structured learning, ethical grounding, and employability. For students, the promise lies in freedom to explore, build, and lead. That balance is what continues to ...

From pressure sensitivity to display accuracy, these drawing tablets from Wacom, XP-Pen and Huion help artists sketch, illustrate and design with ease.

Formal drawings are a more precise style of drawing. They can be produced by hand or with computer aided design (CAD) packages. Formal hand drawings use tools such as rulers and set squares to ensure ...

Drexel University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Product Design is a full-time, four-year undergraduate program that prepares students for cutting-edge careers in the fields of industrial design, ...