{"product_id":"visual-notes-for-architects-and-designers-9780471289593","title":"Visual Notes for Architects and Designers","description":"\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. 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 develop:  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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280020758581,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471289590","price":43.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471289593.jpg?v=1780617682","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/visual-notes-for-architects-and-designers-9780471289593","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}