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Prof. Stephen Schock / College for Creative Studies

sschock@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

College for Creative Studies
www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, Mi 48236

313-664-1623


What is Product Design / Industrial Design?
Product Design / Industrial design is concerned with the process of problem solving and idea generation that leads to new and innovative product solutions. These new product solutions are a combination of end user needs, art, science and technology, whereby the aesthetics, usability, ergonomics, brand development, and sustainability of products, are addressed to improve quality of life issues, marketability and production.

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Drawing and Sketching

Drawing and sketching is one of the most basic forms of communication for the Product Designer and it is an important skill to practice and refine. The following texts provide excellent examples of sketch technique and process.


"Sketching" by Koos Eissen and Roselien Steur, is an incredibly broad and practical survey of sketching techniques for product designers. This manual is an asset for anyone interested in good sketch reference and technique.(amazon.com $32.34)










"Design Sketching", by Erik Olofsson and Klara Sjolen, is a sketch technique book that has become a highly regarded resource for designers, students and Universities throughout the world. This book will help teach and inspire, by displaying a broad collection of sketches encompassing the entire design process. (designsketching.com $30.00)














"Innovative Product Design Practice" by Carl Liu, gives great insight into design process, and showcases a plethora of sketches, from rough concept to presentation. The projects present a visual evolution of his ideas, and show how the ideas are refined into more logical and feasible solutions.




Recommended Web Resources

idsketching.com
sketch-a-day.com
Scott Robertson 
Industrial Design Society of America
Core 77

coroflot.com
Design Sketching > Book
Feng Zhu Design
Product Design Forums
Product Design Hub
Cardesign News
Rob Jensen Design
SimKom
Thumbnail Sketching/Storyboarding
http://www.adaptivepath.com/ideas/d090908

Product Design Inspiration

http://www.productdesignhub.com

http://www.designboom.com