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    • majidM Offline
      majid
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      As far as I know, in all design-related jobs at least two things are inevitable: "Being practical, and not leaving undesigned parts". So you are right about being practical.
      About critics: The tip is that at the early stages (of creativity) one must let it go and prevent criticizing. Then later on, during the development phase, you can make it work.
      About not leaving undesigned: (In architecture) if the designer does not design everything, the builder will do! and they will do on their taste! So preferably it would be better to design everything under one hood.
      My sketches are to encourage creativity and belong to the early stages of the design process (also called schematic design). Needless to say, it is a back-forth process.
      i.e. please see: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/phases-of-the-architectural-design-process

      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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      • ntxdaveN Offline
        ntxdave
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        Valid points Majid.

        In the little experience I have in this area, my job was to produce 3D (isometric) drawing and renders of car was equipment and a couple of times, renders of buildings where the equipment was going to be installed. So a lot of the processes you are talking about had already been done when I was brought into the picture things had already been completed.

        Thanks to you, I need to step back and experience these earlier stages. 😄 Please don’t give up on me. I want to learn. 😎

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        • majidM Offline
          majid
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          Dave, I am so pleased to share what I know. This way I myself benefit by being criticised and rectified by others!

          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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          • pilouP Offline
            pilou
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            About the inclined architecture we had a French one specialized in this! 😉
            Claude Parent! (1923 - 2016)
            Take a look at "La fonction Oblique" in Google image...
            parent.jpg

            Frenchy Pilou
            Is beautiful that please without concept!
            My Little site :)

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            • ntxdaveN Offline
              ntxdave
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              Wow Pilou ❗ 👍 👍

              Majid, you should really enjoy this stuff. I did a search on Bing and there were some awesome images that really kind of fall into your thought pattern.

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              • majidM Offline
                majid
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                Definitely a constructive corroboration!

                P.S:To give an explanation and make clarification of the inception of the book, let me draw your attention to Bruno Munary's classic book; Design As Art. I read it 3 decades ago but it is still one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.
                https://www.giuseppegallo.design/books-for-architects-and-designers/design-as-art-by-bruno-munari/

                My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                • majidM Offline
                  majid
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                  I found this book (Bruno Munari's book ) very inspiring. I am wondering if anybody else has read it.
                  p.s. Maybe sharing some images makes sense:


                  93-main-DSC_0014.jpg


                  138978998_o1.jpg


                  138978998_o2.jpg


                  138978998_o5.jpg


                  138978998_o6.jpg

                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                  • majidM Offline
                    majid
                    last edited by

                    I am wondering if anyone has read this rather old yet inspiring book?

                    My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                    • Mike AmosM Offline
                      Mike Amos
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                      I am thinking about it but it's a way down the list at the moment, very busy with stuff.
                      It does look very interesting, insightful.

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                      • majidM Offline
                        majid
                        last edited by

                        It is worth reading IMO. I found it inspiring and influential.
                        The good news is that the paperback version of my book is also available: https://lnkd.in/dGkuAFXW

                        My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                        • ntxdaveN Offline
                          ntxdave
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                          Just looked at the pdf about your book again and I need to go off and play with all the letters some more. I have tried to be too precise which can put restrictions on the building designs. 👎

                          I am still trying to lear both Krita (for laptop) and Sketchbook for iPad to do my sketching. Hope to be able to post something soon. 😄

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                          • majidM Offline
                            majid
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                            Good to know that Dave. Can't wait to see your progress. 👍

                            My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                            • ntxdaveN Offline
                              ntxdave
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                              In order not to corrupt this thread, here is a link to a “learning/practicing” thread on the Twilight Render forum Learning Thread.

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                              • ntxdaveN Offline
                                ntxdave
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                                Here is my latest “sketch”. Yes, there are some some glitches.

                                I am working on modeling this in SketchUp (having some challenges).

                                Q Building sketch

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                                • majidM Offline
                                  majid
                                  last edited by

                                  It definitely is a big challenge, but your most recent sketch depicts a real progress IMO.

                                  My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                  • ntxdaveN Offline
                                    ntxdave
                                    last edited by

                                    Well, here is my latest work. The letter Q was the "inspiration" for this sketch and render.

                                    Q-Building-1.jpg

                                    The windows did not turn out exactly as I had hoped. The reflection seem not to appear in all of them.

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                                    • majidM Offline
                                      majid
                                      last edited by

                                      Nice result mate!!
                                      Do you mind sharing more renders from different angels too?

                                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                      • ntxdaveN Offline
                                        ntxdave
                                        last edited by

                                        @majid said:

                                        Nice result mate!!
                                        Do you mind sharing more renders from different angles too?

                                        Thanks.

                                        At some point, I will. However, some parts were only done for this view so I will have to finish the model. ☀

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                                        • ntxdaveN Offline
                                          ntxdave
                                          last edited by

                                          Another practice sketch. Several things wrong that I can to do better before taking building into SketchUp but again learning more about sketching (using Sketchbook on my iPad for my sketches.

                                          “Practice” for letter S

                                          Hope you can see which letter of the alphabet is my inspiration. 😄

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                                          • majidM Offline
                                            majid
                                            last edited by

                                            Another nice start.
                                            Needless to declare that there is no obligation to stick to the initial form.
                                            I also have shared samples. In fact as it is believed in "lateral thinking" those sketches are to make us think out of box.

                                            My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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