GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

GRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

1. Annotated Sketches**

   • Quick and rough 2D and 3D sketches with written notes
     • Used during idea generation stage
       • Generally communicating with other designers

2. Pictorial Drawings

   • Better quality and more detailed 3D drawings and sketches used to explore form and proportion
     • Used during the early development stage
       • Communicating with other designers and members of the design team to discuss changes to designs and to evaluate aesthetics.

3. Working Drawings **

   • Accurate scale drawings with dimensions and hidden detail to show sizes
     • Used later in the development stage to figure out detailed sizes and make sure parts will fit together. Required for accurate manufacture of the product parts.
       • Communicating with the engineers and manufacturers

4. Illustration Presentation Graphics **

   • High quality rendered 3D images of a product or proposed product which give a realistic view of how a product will look.
     • Used during the development stage to communicate proposed ideas to people with no technical knowledge.
       • Used to help clients who would find it hard to read a more technical drawing appraise and evaluate design proposals. Used by marketing team to promote or advertise a product to potential clients or consumer groups.

5. Computer Models **

   • Accurate 3D models created on computer programmes to fine tune the sizes and shapes of components so that they will assemble. Can also be used to create rapid prototype models.
     • Used at the development stage to ensure that components of a product will fit together during assembly. Can be used as a Presentation Visual for clients as it is easy to understand.
       • Communicating with Manufacturers, other designers, marketing team, engineers, clients and the general public/consumers.