Exploring development in design
These architectural design development drawings explore different natural forms and how they fit together
There are many ways to develop ideas for design. You could:
- Produce sketches to show initial ideas. In 2D design, this might be A small drawing used to sketch an idea for a composition. Thumbnails can be used to try variations of a composition without spending too much time. showing rough layout ideas. For 3D design, this might be Drawing which gives an illusion of three-dimensional depth or distance. Common techniques include one point perspective and two point perspective., or drawings of your ideas from different viewpoints.
- Experiment with visual elements, such as colour schemes, shapes, patterns or forms which relate to your sources of inspiration.
- Make fashion drawings on A pattern or shape which can be used to create multiple copies or versions. for fashion design work.
- Use fashion drawing templates to show how jewellery designs might fit on the body.
- Make A rough model, often made with cheap materials, used to help solve problems and make decisions. for 3D design. These models can be made from cheap materials, like paper and card. They can be taped together, so that you can take them apart to make changes.
- Work on the computer to generate ideas for layouts or create perspective drawings using appropriate software packages.
- Make samples of techniques using different materials for jewellery or textiles designs.
- Take photographs of your 3D experiments.