Summary:
Importance of Sketching:
- Idea generation
- Visualise design concepts
- Speed & flexibility
- Collaboration
- Cost effective
Tools:
- Pencil & paper
- Sticky notes
- Whiteboards
Techniques:
- Sketch noting
- Storyboarding
- Wire framing
- Thumbnail sketching
- Mind mapping
- Rapid prototyping
The Design Funnel:
It illustrates the use of sketching to identify the right design, and the application of usability methods to refine the design. As investment increases (arrow), you lose the ability to make major changes to the design selected.