Visual Notes for Architects and Designers

by Norman Crowe

Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive on the job, no matter what your level of artistic ability. This show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. Visual Notes for Architects and Designers demonstrates how to make rapid, notational sketches that serve as visual records for future reference, as well as improve understanding and facilitate the development of ideas. It shows you how to expand your knowledge of a subject beyond what is gained through observation or verbal representation alone. You gain access to simple techniques for collecting, analyzing, and applying information. Crowe and Laseau examine the relationship between note-taking, visualization, and creativity. They give practical guidance on how to
* Visual acuity--the ability to see more in what you experience
* Visual literacy--expressing yourself clearly and accurately with sketches
* Graphic analysis--using sketches to analyze observations
Numerous examples demonstrate some of the many uses of visual notes. They help you develop a keener awareness of environments, solve design problems, and even get more out of lectures and presentations. The authors also discuss types of notebooks suitable for taking visual notes. If you want to develop your perceptual and creative skills to their utmost, you will want to follow the strategies outlined in Visual Notes for Architects and Designers. It is a valuable guide for architects, landscape architects, designers, and anyone interested in recording experience in sketch form.

Genres: Design, Architecture, Art, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1983

Reviews

[mahatmanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

paul lasseau sudah saya kenal lewat buku sebelumnya.
demikian pula norman crowe sudah saya kenal lewat karyanya, yang covernya juga merah :-)
tapi, keduanya kita bersekongkol bikin buku ini. buku tentang catatan visual yang dapat dibayangkan sebagai catatan harian atau catatan perjalanan tapi visual, bukan tekstual.
aku beli dan cepet-cepet baca buku ini karena harus bikin [pesanan esai].
"hmmm.... betapa panjangnya hari..."

[G · Rating 3 out of 5]

good introduction - need for visual note taking, why it's important, etc. middle parts a little repetitive - examples of note taking. end somewhat interesting - specific examples from others of how they utilize their notes.

[LandscapeArchitect Books]

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / College of Architecture and Urban Studies / Landscape Architecture Department / Recommended Reading / Landscape Graphics

[jw468 · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource.