Digital Illustration for Industrial Design
A course by Andrew EdgeIndustrial Designer
A course by Andrew Edge, Industrial Designer
Learn how to transform your product ideas into powerful conceptual designs using the Sketchbook app
The world moves fast— that’s why getting your concepts out there clearly and efficiently is essential. Industrial designer Andrew Edge specializes in creating powerful conceptual designs. He’s collaborated with brands like Under Armour and Autodesk, and currently works in design consultancy, helping companies in a variety of industries dream up new solutions and products.
In this course, Andrew takes you on a deep dive into digital illustration tools and how to effectively apply them to industrial design. He breaks down his illustration process into easy-to-follow steps that can be applied to any project. Are you ready to create striking product illustrations that showcase your ideas?
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
The Industrial Design Process
10 minutes, 7 seconds
What Is Digital Illustration?
4 minutes, 53 seconds
Sketchbook Overview 1
16 minutes, 0 seconds
Sketchbook Overview 2
13 minutes, 54 seconds
Evaluating Your Design
5 minutes, 44 seconds
Selecting Your Views
14 minutes, 44 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know industrial designer Andrew Edge. He talks through his background in engineering along with his professional experience and the influences that inspire the work he creates.
Dive into the industrial design process, and learn how digital illustration fits into it. Then get an overview of the Sketchbook app and discover why it’s Andrew’s program of choice. Decide on a subject for your project and explore the key elements to include when presenting it to an audience.
Set up your canvas and choose the best placement for your designs, then create your first layer using Andrew’s time-saving techniques along the way. Develop a solid linework foundation for your illustration, before moving on to color block and shading. Add the finer details like highlights, shadows, and texture to bring your sketch to life.
Learn how to make quick edits to your designs and export your illustration. To finish the course, Andrew guides you through how to showcase your designs in PowerPoint and present them, ready to sell.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create a beautiful and informative page of illustrations that showcases your chosen design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in industrial design, digital design, or creating informative illustrations.
Requirements and materials
Basic illustration skills are recommended.
Andrew uses an iPad with the sketchbook app installed and an Apple Pencil, but you can use any drawing program you’re comfortable with.
Reviews
- jjdesignPLUS2 months ago
Very in depth clear walk through
- 5 months ago
Really enjoyed this Domestika course on Industrial Design! It explained things in a simple, easy-to-follow way and gave practical exercises I could actually use. I liked how it focused not just on designing, but on thinking like a designer and understanding users. Definitely worth it!
- 7 months ago
Muito bom! Eu trabalho com projetos e adoro resolver problemas, na minha área vale ouro quem "prevê" esses problemas. está me ajudando muito
- 8 months ago
Super good Course
- 9 months ago
Es un excelente curso centrado en lo que se quiere comunicar, la idea del producto general ilustrado, sin atascarse en técnicas de dibujo complejos. Gracias
He currently works at an innovation consultancy where he helps companies dream up new solutions and products, putting into practice his love of creating positive experiences through design.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
What Is Industrial Design Digital Illustration?
- The Industrial Design Process
- What Is Digital Illustration?
- Sketchbook Overview 1
- Sketchbook Overview 2
- Evaluating Your Design
- Selecting Your Views
- U3
Creating Your Illustration
- Layout and Organization 1
- Layout and Organization 2
- Linework
- Color Blocking and Shading
- Highlighting and Details
- Information Elements and Final Touches
- U4
Final Touches and Presentation
- Editing and Exporting Your Illustration
- Presentation and Sharing Your Work
- FP
Final project
- Digital Illustration for Industrial Design
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FAQs
This course is designed for those with some prior experience or understanding of design concepts, making it ideal for intermediate learners rather than complete beginners.
You'll need basic sketching skills and familiarity with digital illustration tools like Sketchbook or similar software. Access to a tablet or computer with drawing capabilities is recommended.
You will learn advanced sketching, 3D modeling, product rendering, digital illustration workflows, human-centered design, and how to communicate product ideas visually using both traditional and digital techniques.
Yes, the course covers both traditional sketching techniques and modern digital illustration methods, helping you integrate both into your design workflow.
Yes, you will learn rendering techniques to create detailed, photorealistic product models suitable for presentations and client reviews.
The course emphasizes user research, interviews, and problem identification to ensure products are designed with the user's needs and experiences in mind.
You'll explore minimalist design principles and algorithmic approaches to refine concepts, emphasizing essential features and visual clarity in product illustrations.