Design Drawing and Visualisation I

Know the importance of drawing in the design process and visualisation techniques.

Importance of drawing in the design process: idea development, communication and presentation

Visualisation techniques used in interior design: sketching, rendering, digital modelling and

perspective drawing.

Drawing tools and materials

Be able to use basic tools and materials required for design drawing.

Fundamentals of line drawing and shape rendering: drawing tools: pencils (HB to 6B), fine liners,

erasers, rulers, compasses; practising straight lines, curves and geometric shapes with control.

Techniques for shading and texturing: shading methods: hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, blending.

Using different line weights for emphasis and clarity: line hierarchy: thick lines for outlines, medium

for edges, thin for details.

Practising control and consistency in drawing: developing hand control through repetitive line and

shape drills, developing hand control through repetitive line and shape drills.

Be able to apply fundamental drawing techniques, including line drawing, shading and texturing.

Drawing objects from observation using contour and construction lines.

Using line to define edges, overlaps, and perspective.

Sketching interior spaces with attention to proportion and alignment.

Identifying light direction and applying appropriate shading.

Creating gradients and tonal transitions.

Representing different materials (e.g., brick, wood, fabric) through texture.

Combining texture with shading for realism.

Using texture to enhance mood and atmosphere in sketches.

Layering techniques to create complete, expressive sketches.

Drawing interior vignettes or furniture pieces with full rendering.

Be able to freehand sketch to explore design concepts

Techniques for freehand sketching to explore design ideas

Freehand sketching as a tool for ideation and rapid visualisation.

Gesture drawing: capturing the essence and movement of a space or object.

Thumbnail sketches: quick, small-scale drawings to explore layout and composition.

Using sketchbooks to record and evolve design ideas.

Sketching from observation vs. imagination.

Proportion, scale and composition in sketches

Human scale and its application in interior spaces.

Reference points and guidelines to maintain proportion.

Balancing elements within a sketch to create effective composition.

Sketching furniture and spatial elements in context (e.g., chairs in a room).

Be able to construct perspective drawings using one-point and two-point perspective techniques

One-point and two-point perspective drawing principles

The difference between one-point and two-point perspective.

Identifying horizon lines, vanishing points and eye level.

When to use each type of perspective in interior design (e.g., one-point for frontal views, two-point for

corner views).

Constructing perspective views of interior spaces

Step-by-step construction of a one-point perspective room (e.g., hallway or living room).

Step-by-step construction of a two-point perspective corner view.

Adding architectural features (doors, windows, stairs) and furniture in correct perspective.

Using grids and guidelines to maintain accuracy.

Proportion, scale and composition in perspective drawings

Maintaining consistent scale in perspective (e.g., furniture relative to room size).

Using overlapping, diminishing size and foreshortening to enhance realism.

Composing a perspective drawing to guide the viewer’s eye and communicate design intent.

Be able to communicate through visual communication and representation

Communicating design intent through sketches and diagrams

Annotating drawings for clarity and explanation

Using drawing to support concept development and client presentations

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