Sketches are an important tool we use at GBO to explain decisions, refine designs or simply capture ideas. At GBO, many design processes start with so-called ‘blue sketches’: fast, competent visualisations of a concept and ideas without needing to reach for design software.
Sketching as visualization offers quick results. It’s the basis for a dialog and helps deciding on the way forward. Many design education programs have started paying attention again to developing this professional skill.