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I learned something along the way. I found out that drawing out the most primitive of sketches is equivalent to creating a road map. Would you go on road trip without some sort of directional tool? There was a time when I would, but not any more.

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engineer
March 2, 2008, 5:05 p.m.
Great article. Sketches are good, but with some programs like you can make do your sketches and then modify tem depending on how computer savvy you are
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Charlson
March 3, 2008, 3:54 p.m.
Sketching out a project is like a story outline. Helps you stay on track but not confining because it's the idea stage. I like to have some idea of what I'm going to do before I put some flesh on the body.
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Usonian
March 3, 2008, 4:16 p.m.
As a designer with over 20 years experience, I still think sketching is critical in getting the thinking process all warmed-up. I love computers and have been working with them since the late 80's, but nothing makes you approach a problem from all angles like a pad and pencil.
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dexlovex2
March 3, 2008, 11:33 p.m.
I make a sketch, but don't always follow it to the letter; it is only a guide and I always find ways to improve the final design.