We’re excited to bring you an exclusive interview with Concepts Creator, Architect & Educator @radu.ax , where he discusses the path that led him to where he is today and the importance of the sketching process.
You will learn about…
✍️ Radu’s workflow with examples of his work
✍️ How sketching aids in architectural communication
✍️ Some of the most common mistakes when it comes to sketching
⚡ Plus, get Radu’s personal advice for your own sketching journey.
“It’s important to embrace sketching as an iterative process, it is like a journey of discovery where the hand takes the lead in exploring ideas and bridges the gap between our mind and the piece of paper.”
Comment “interview” and we will send you the link to check it out.
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Thank you for being a part of our creative community and sharing your work with us throughout the year 🎉
Whether you shared it through email, or other platforms, we are grateful to be a part of your creative process and are continuously in awe of your drive and tenacity to create.
This last year, we saw an array of talent from our community and have curated some of our favorites (and yours!) to look back on.
@landshaperstudio@felipemfrancisco@stan.q.zhang@smooth_livescape@jesusnoriegaleon@parkablogs@outdoorchillzones@triple__a_design@atelierfredericlouis@c.k.cetin@ruth_treacher_garden_design@johnledraws@larch.law_ph@gusbusdraws@_.ng.k_
Thank you all for sharing your sketches, feedback and creative processes with us! ✍️
We are continually inspired to make Concepts even better, thanks to your ongoing enthusiasm and support.
We look forward to seeing more of your work and hearing how Concepts supports your creative journey throughout the coming year. Tag us @conceptsapp to share your projects and engage with our community of talented creators.
Whether you have feedback or just want to say hi, we love celebrating your creativity and seeing what you make in Concepts! 🥂
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✍️ Concepts' Pro Subscription features are designed to make your sketching and note-taking even more efficient and intuitive. With everything from a deep library of Brushes to Grids and Objects, there’s a tool for every workflow.
Interested in diving deeper and learning how to use these features? Comment "Tutorial" and we will send it your way!
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Larch House
Architect: @olsonkundig
Location: Montana, USA
Photographer:
Speculative sketch of how I reckon this brick and steel screen might be detailed… drawn with @conceptsapp
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For full project credits check out the OK original post
@antonio.matres ' last sketches for this lovely project feature an Italian Renaissance and French “classic” design for a Beaux-Arts building renovation.
What are you working on in Concepts? Tag us @ConceptsApp to be featured on our page and share your work with our creative community!
#nycinteriordesign #beauxarts #nycbeauxarts #nyctownhouserenovation #townhousedesign
Precision in the flow. 💧
We are excited to introduce the P&ID Symbols and Isometric P&ID Symbols Object Packs! These two new additions to the Concepts Library are designed to bring professional-grade clarity to your fluid and mechanical system diagrams.
With 107 professional components, this collection is the perfect foundation for building Process Flow Diagrams. Whether you are drafting for plant operations or creating “as-built” diagrams for site inspections, these packs ensure your work meets industry standards.
Why they are essential for your toolkit:
➡️ Dual Perspectives: Valves and instruments are included in both Standard 2D and 3D Isometric views.
➡️ Fully Customizable: Tap to add an Object to your Canvas, then scale or change colors to match your project needs.
➡️ Workflow Efficiency: Quickly Drag & Drop components into your designs to save time.
Find the P&ID Symbols and Isometric P&ID Symbols Packs in Concepts by tapping the Library icon > Object Market.
Tag someone who needs these in their toolkit! 🛠️
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Take a look at this beautiful render and creative solution by Wyatt, @atom.engineering , following the design challenge from @renderweekly to “Design/render a concept that implements a drill bit.”
Axis | RW-S8-W15 🔩
"As I do with nearly every render weekly challenge, I start by sketching various different concepts in @conceptsapp which you can see the progression on the second-to-last image in this post.
I initially was really drawn to the thin industrial design concept in the bottom left, which utilized cutouts in the main body and a sliding lock mechanism to secure the bit.
I’m not sure what gave me the idea, but the thought crossed my mind to utilize a concealed barrel hinge mechanism to allow for the tool to operate off axis to improve the mechanical advantage while operating the driver. Hence the name ‘Axis’. I went back and forth on the form factor of this concept. I could either go with a cylindrical form, or the hexagonal form and play to the existing geometries of the drill bit. I liked the hexagonal form for a couple of reasons, one of which being it almost looks like an Allen Key when it’s in the L-shaped configuration.
The concept ended up coming together even better than I had initially thought it would. The addition of the spring clip was a last minute addition, but it helps add to the overall design aesthetic, while also providing functionality."
Want more inspiration? Follow Wyatt at @atom.engineering to see more of what they are creating. 📐
Art is better shared. Teoh Yi Chie (@parkablogs ) documents a session of urban sketching at Creamier cafe @creamier_sg with a group of friends and fresh ideas.
Tag someone below who you want to grab a bite and sketch with! 🥐☕
#urbansketcher #urbansketching #creamiercafe #digitalsketchbook
Concepts Creator, @Radu.ax shares his workflow with us and expands on his process from a messy sketch to a refined concept.
“Most of my work is exploratory. I usually start with a reference, a photo or a scaled drawing and treat the digital screen like tracing paper. I’ll ‘doodle’ over it to see if what I’m imagining actually works in reality. As you can see in the first image, these early scribbles are pretty chaotic and usually only make sense to me.
Once I’ve found a direction, I’ll trace a cleaner version that’s readable for the rest of the team.”
If you have any questions for Radu about his work and process, drop them below. Check out more of his sketches in our “Creators” story highlight.
#conceptscreator #architect #sketching #digitalsketching #architecturaldesign
Every space starts as a mess that someone wasn’t afraid to make.
We’re taught to show the world the polished render. The 3D model. The finished photo. But the magic is actually in the “ugly” sketches—the ones where the ink bleeds and the proportions are slightly off.
Why? Because those lines represent a risk taken.
To sketch is to admit you don’t have all the answers yet. It’s the act of being comfortably lost until the solution finds you.
Don’t polish the life out of your first thoughts. Let them breathe. Let them be “wrong” until they become right. ✨
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#creativeflow #interiordesign #theartofsketching
Architect and Educator, @Radu.ax shares his thoughts on the future of architectural engineering, sketching and how it can be used alongside AI tools.
“It’s a truly exciting time because sketching is becoming more versatile. We have tools now that can turn 2D sketches into 3D models or animations directly on an iPad. In such a fast-paced industry, sketching remains the most efficient, low-resource and sustainable way to coordinate a design.
With the rise of AI, a simple sketch actually becomes even more powerful. AI platforms like NanoBanana and @visoidai allow you to take a basic drawing and augment it using prompts and references to iterate on an idea much faster.
Sketching isn’t being replaced; it’s becoming more important to set a clear direction as a ‘base layer’ for all these new technologies to layer on.”
You can check out more of Radu’s sketches in our “Creators” story highlight.
#conceptscreator #architect #nanobanana #architectureillustration #architectureconcepts
