Students will work closely with the Frank Stephenson Design team to futureproof design techniques and safeguard prospective talent. PDE is a collaborative programme with the University of Glasgow, James Watt School of Engineering.
GSA held an event celebrating the partnership, which saw lecturers, students, stakeholders and the Frank Stephenson Design team interacting inside an immersive design seminar to showcase the advantages of sketching, the art of hand drawing and promote a repertoire of sketching skills from brain handy.
Creative Director Frank Stephenson, gave a speech to the broader GSA community. Giving an outline of his latest ‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ programme and why, in an era of CAD, AI and graphic design, it’s essential to maximise and utilise the pen and paper approach.
Frank and Frank Stephenson Design’s Lead Designer, Euan, also gave students a sketching masterclass during their visit to GSA.
‘Learn to Sketch with Frank’ is an immersive online design course that teaches Frank’s key principles of creative sketching, and blends theory with practical techniques and interactive videos. It was launched by Frank Stephenson at the top of 2023. The course guarantees to open minds and stimulate creativity, and communicates the invaluable lessons that Frank has garnered through the years.
On the event, Frank introduced his sketching legacy, the ‘Learn to sketch with Frank’ course, and students at GSA took part in a ‘Mars design sprint’.
Official Statements
Craig Whittet, Head of Department PDE, highlighted the worth of the collaboration: “What a chance for PDE! Working with FSD highlights the worth of externalising ideas through sketching and the immediacy that this brings to discussions is critical to the design process. The potential future careers of the scholars were also explored through discussions with PDE grad and FSD lead designer Euan McPherson. It’s all the time a proud moment for the dept after we see the difference that our grads make and the experiences that we may perhaps profit from.”
Creative Director at Frank Stephenson Design, Frank Stephenson, said: “Frank Stephenson Design is thrilled to be teaming up with GSA and dealing with such talented students on the long run of design. Sketching is a core requirement of design, imperative in my industry, and it’s so essential to me that the human touch isn’t lost to AI and computers. We’re excited for this chance to futureproof design talent and work with such gifted students.”
(Source: Frank Stephenson Design)
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