{"product_id":"visual-notes-for-architects-and-designers-paperback-softback-9780470908532","title":"Visual Notes for Architects and Designers (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470908532","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVisual Notes for Architects and Designers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNorman Crowe (Author), Paul Laseau (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470908532, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 December 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17 x 1.5 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe completely updated step-by-step guide to¿capturing experiences in sketch format—regardless of artistic ability\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRecording 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. Featuring completely new coverage of visual note-taking in a digital world, \u003ci\u003eVisual Notes for Architects and Designers, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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 develop:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual acuity—the ability to see more in what you experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual literacy—expressing yourself clearly and accurately with sketches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphic analysis—using sketches to analyze observations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumerous 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 \u003ci\u003eVisual Notes for Architects and Designers, Second Edition.\u003c\/i\u003e It is a valuable guide for architects, landscape architects, designers, and anyone interested in recording experience in sketch form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e vii  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Uses of Visual Notes 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Literacy 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Notebook 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing This Book 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. A Guide to Note-Taking\u003c\/b\u003e 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. A Journal\u003c\/b\u003e 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring a Place 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Order and Disorder 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions to Common Problems 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Details 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Study: International Center 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. A Collection of Visual Notes\u003c\/b\u003e 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking and Creativity 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Note-Taking 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Transitions to Design\u003c\/b\u003e 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Notation and Design Process 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of Digital Technology 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Design Media 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix— Tools and Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Drawings 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Conventions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytical Drawings 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymbolic Drawings 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndnotes\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustration and Photo Credits\u003c\/b\u003e 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBibliography\u003c\/b\u003e 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e 231\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511642616088,"sku":"9780470908532","price":49.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470908532.jpg?v=1786606849","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/visual-notes-for-architects-and-designers-paperback-softback-9780470908532","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}