The Description of the Assignment
In this assignment, our professor assigned us to draw an Axonometric Projection free-hand sketch as a form of creative investigative technical drawing. We got assigned with this project with the purpose of developing a technical drawing skill of free-hand sketching in 3-D enhancing our imagination.
The Reflection
What was the most challenging thing about creating your drawing?
For the whole week, I have been focusing on spiritual themes and trying out different mediums in the making of my final project. Little did I know, this process kind of separated me from the whole mindset of technical thinking. As a result, I got insanely challenged by the act of coming up with complex compositions. Simply it was tough for me to transfer the composition I had in my mind using the techniques our professor assigned us with. Also, thinking in a three-dimensional way was super challenging. Imaging the forms of shadows that the object will cast and figuring out the correct perspective of the objects I am drawing was by far the most fun yet challenging aspect of this whole assignment.
What did you learn about using this technical drawing technique?
This particular technique of drawing made me gain the skill of thinking in a three-dimensional way. It made me have a better understanding of the theme of perspective. It also trained me to perceive every object or constructed environment I encountered as a form that consists of 4 different sides, serving all three dimensions. Additionally, it is a great proof of how I got to train my lines to be more straight with the help of the lettering exercises, which I do daily for weeks.
How can you use this skill in the future?
As a future product designer, I strictly think that this way of thinking and drawing will be incredibly beneficial for me in the future. I envision these skills helping me to transfer my designs on a physical surface without the complication of rediscovering the dimensions, the theme of perspectives, and how shadows form. Overall, as much as this technique is originally intended to create rooms and buildings, it can be incredibly helpful with designing products like furniture or shoes.
The Artwork
Photo #1: Drawing the base of the building.
Photo #2: Adding the other shell of the structure.
Photo #3: Sculpting the piece by adding cavities.
Photo #4: Shading the piece with the intention of making it look even more three-dimensional.
