Arrows, bubbles, and hatches: The language of conceptual diagrams Conceptual diagrams are derived directly from bubble diagrams. They are highly abstract and symbolic. Concept diagrams can be done with any free-flowing media, such as pencil, […]

Arrows, bubbles, and hatches: The language of conceptual diagrams Conceptual diagrams are derived directly from bubble diagrams. They are highly abstract and symbolic. Concept diagrams can be done with any free-flowing media, such as pencil, […]
Thumbnail Sketch: Six basic types of solar shading Shading devices shield windows and other glazed areas from direct sunlight in order to reduce glare and excess solar heat gain in warm weather. Their effectiveness depends […]
From doodling to noodling, or how to take a line on a walk Most of us doodle. We move our pencil or pen spontaneously and we do not worry much about the outcome. This loose […]
The arrow as an active linear symbol As an abstract graphic language, arrows have great meaning in conceptual diagramming since they largely express movement and the idea of corridors. The most common active linear subjects […]
Drawing vegetation: Hand-drawn texture trees in plan Drawing textured trees is more realistic than simple circle shapes. Like branch drawn trees, the graphic expression of texture trees allows the viewer to see through the canopy. […]