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THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO DRAWING FOR DESIGNERS, REVISED AND UPDATED TO INCLUDE CURRENT DIGITAL-DRAWING TECHNIQUES

Hand drawing is an integral part of the design process and central to the architecture profession. An architect's precise interpretation and freedom of expression are captured through hand drawing, and it is perhaps the most fundamental skill that the designer must develop in order to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. In his distinctive style, world-renowned author Francis D. K. Ching presents Design Drawing, Third Edition, the classic guide to hand drawing that clearly demonstrates how to use drawing as a practical tool for formulating and working through design problems. While digital tools continue to evolve, this Third Edition includes new illustrations and information on the latest digital-drawing techniques.

Design Drawing, Third Edition covers the basics of drawing, including line, shape, tone, and space. Guiding the reader step-by-step through the entire drawing process, this Third Edition also examines different types of drawing techniques such as multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings--and reveals how the application of these techniques creates remarkable results. In addition, Design Drawing, Third Edition

  • Features over 1,500 hand drawings--stunning illustrations in the author's signature style that reinforce the concepts and lessons of each chapter
  • Offers new exercises and illustrative examples that range in complexity
  • Presents all-new digital drawing topics, such as hybrid floor plans, digital models and fabrication, and hand-to-digital fluency
  • Includes access to a new website featuring videos of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in the studio and on location
  • Includes access to a brand new website (Francis Ching (wiley.com)) featuring videos of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in studio and on location. Readers will gain a greater appreciation of the techniques presented in the book through the power of animation, video, and 3D models

Written and illustrated for professional architects, designers, fine artists, illustrators, instructors and students, Design Drawing, Third Edition is an all-in-one package and effective tool that clearly demonstrates drawing concepts and techniques in a visually stimulating format that outshines other works in the field.

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    January 23, 2019
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    English
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THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO DRAWING FOR DESIGNERS, REVISED AND UPDATED TO INCLUDE CURRENT DIGITAL-DRAWING TECHNIQUES

Hand drawing is an integral part of the design process and central to the architecture profession. An architect's precise interpretation and freedom of expression are captured through hand drawing, and it is perhaps the most fundamental skill that the designer must develop in order to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. In his distinctive style, world-renowned author Francis D. K. Ching presents Design Drawing, Third Edition, the classic guide to hand drawing that clearly demonstrates how to use drawing as a practical tool for formulating and working through design problems. While digital tools continue to evolve, this Third Edition includes new illustrations and information on the latest digital-drawing techniques.

Design Drawing, Third Edition covers the basics of drawing, including line, shape, tone, and space. Guiding the reader step-by-step through the entire drawing process, this Third Edition also examines different types of drawing techniques such as multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings—and reveals how the application of these techniques creates remarkable results. In addition, Design Drawing, Third Edition:

• Features over 1,500 hand drawings—stunning illustrations in the author's signature style that reinforce the concepts and lessons of each chapter

• Offers new exercises and illustrative examples that range in complexity

• Presents all-new digital drawing topics, such as hybrid floor plans, digital models and fabrication, and hand-to-digital fluency

• Includes access to a new website featuring videos of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in the studio and on location

Written and illustrated for professional architects, designers, fine artists, illustrators, instructors and students, Design Drawing, Third Edition is an all-in-one package and effective tool that clearly demonstrates drawing concepts and techniques in a visually stimulating format that outshines other works in the field.

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THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO DRAWING FOR DESIGNERS, REVISED AND UPDATED TO INCLUDE CURRENT DIGITAL-DRAWING TECHNIQUES

Hand drawing is an integral part of the design process and central to the architecture profession. An architect's precise interpretation and freedom of expression are captured through hand drawing, and it is perhaps the most fundamental skill that the designer must develop in order to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. In his distinctive style, world-renowned author Francis D. K. Ching presents Design Drawing, Third Edition, the classic guide to hand drawing that clearly demonstrates how to use drawing as a practical tool for formulating and working through design problems. While digital tools continue to evolve, this Third Edition includes new illustrations and information on the latest digital-drawing techniques.

Design Drawing, Third Edition covers the basics of drawing, including line, shape, tone, and space. Guiding the reader step-by-step through the entire drawing process, this Third Edition also examines different types of drawing techniques such as multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings--and reveals how the application of these techniques creates remarkable results. In addition, Design Drawing, Third Edition

  • Features over 1,500 hand drawings--stunning illustrations in the author's signature style that reinforce the concepts and lessons of each chapter
  • Offers new exercises and illustrative examples that range in complexity
  • Presents all-new digital drawing topics, such as hybrid floor plans, digital models and fabrication, and hand-to-digital fluency
  • Includes access to a new website featuring videos of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in the studio and on location

Written and illustrated for professional architects, designers, fine artists, illustrators, instructors and students, Design Drawing, Third Edition is an all-in-one package and effective tool that clearly demonstrates drawing concepts and techniques in a visually stimulating format that outshines other works in the field.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 3rd ed. edition (January 23, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119508592
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119508595
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.9 x 10.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 238 ratings

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Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over eighteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Just a pretty book, lacks info on how to draw, not as good as his "Architectural Graphics"
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Just a pretty book, lacks info on how to draw, not as good as his "Architectural Graphics"
The sections on perspective are weak. They're better in "Architectural Graphics", earlier editions. There's almost nothing on drawing entourage (people, trees, etc.)The whole book seems to be just a bragging portfolio of how good the author can draw and draw almost anything. I got it to teach a first year architecture class and found it has very little to give my students, I was disappointed and embarrassed to have had the students get it.Attached is an example of a perspective i did from things I learned in the other of his texts I referenced. I can't teach my students to do that from what this book has to offer
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Mark on Amzon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Technical Line Drawing and Expressing Ideas Visually
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
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Line art, sketching, and illustration - that's what I want to develop as a new skill. This book is cover-to-cover full of exactly that kind of drawing. Some of the text is off in left field, (for instance, going a bit unreasonably formal in defining a line), but the exercises are good. The examples are outstanding. Most books on drawing seem to focused a bit too much on complicated images with granular detail, lots of shading and the like. These drawings aren't like that. These are clean, clear, and sharp. I recommend this book along with How to Draw by Roberson and Bertling as well as Drawing Ideas by Baskinger and Bardel. Also I recommend getting a free copy of the 3-D modelling software called Blender3D. But if you only want 1 book, I'd get this one - Design Drawing by Ching.
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James Bramlet
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent supplement for introductory architectural drawing courses
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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If you're familiar with Ching's basic architectural drawing texts this volume continues to illustrate the methods and science for successful architectural rendering. It's not for beginners, but complements his basic texts for the advanced student.
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Charles John
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for drafting beginners
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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Great book for starting drawing in the drafting field.
I only give it a one because the condition of the book binding is poor. The glue is worn already and the binding is going to come off. Probably just wind up re-inforcing it anyway. 😳
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Chill Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
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AMAZING CONDITION
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Aubie Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Books
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020
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I was impressed with the 3 books from this series I ordered. They are high quality and some of the best architecture books I’ve seen.
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Chris bush
5.0 out of 5 stars Product is as advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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Product is in great condition and is exactly what is required for my class.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019
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It's a great book for architecture major
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Thea Patterson
3.0 out of 5 stars Look it up online
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
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The book has great examples. However, I wouldn’t necessarily say the investment is worth the money. I thought drawing was about finding your own style? Kind of confused about the overwhelming amounts of options on each page. What is up with that?
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aygee
5.0 out of 5 stars Broadly helpful text which I love
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2021
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This is a most helpful text, supplemented with illustration and helpful exercises. I think its appeal is wider than the stated audience and would be helpful for a variety of uses, including drawing and fine art students and hobbyists. One of my most successful purchases!
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Nancy Heckman
1.0 out of 5 stars Problem
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2020
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Dented from poor packing. Great book though
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Edward Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the student architect or designer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2020
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This is the best way to get into "technical drawing". Brilliant illustrations tips and information. A must for the student architect or designer.
There was a problem with the delivery it was left at another address and that person delivered it to me this morning
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Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars A present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2021
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A present for granddaughter for uni.
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J. Bond
5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible clear and infirmative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2019
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A defacto guide to setting the scene, we've been using points in this book to improve our scene graph construction in 3d graphics, but it's a whole lot more for the architect, concept artist, technical draftsman even a budding amateur this rich informative and critically accessible text takes you through it all.

It's critical to take a brief pass through and then cherry pick a chapter to follow closely.

Along the way we are accompanied by clear diagrams (this may sound a no brainer, but sometimes technical drawing is itself hard to communicate) this text gets it right.

The binding, font and style aren't daunting it's actually a welcome change of pace to study from.
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