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As a designer, I have tried my fair share of alcohol based markers and have come to have some favorites. In my opinion, the top 6 alcohol based marker brands are: Copic Markers: These are my go-to markers for any project. The color selection is vast, however I personally use the cool grays most of the time. The markers blend seamlessly, and the brush tip is perfect for achieving a variety of line widths. Plus, the fact that they are refillable makes them a more sustainable choice. The only downside is that they can be on the pricey side. Chartpak...

As a designer, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to choose the right drawing tablet. There are so many options out there, and it can be tough to decide which one is the best fit for your needs and budget. When you break it down, they are all very much alike. Pricing sometimes comes down to what logo is on the device. That's why I've compiled a list of the 5 best selling drawing tablets on the market, based on my own research and experience. Wacom Intuos: The Wacom Intuos is a classic choice that I've seen recommended...

When I see all these new cars and EVs coming out it really makes me question if I should get back in the corporate world and apply for a job as a car designer because I just love the creativity, the proportions and designs we see these days. It’s like the joy and excitement has returned to the car design profession and this, the Polestar O2 is just another example of that.  I can’t wait to share my views on this design but first, let’s have a look at some of the spec and tech. The Polestar O2 Concept is...

It’s been known for a while now that Porsche will release the Macan EV soon since Porsche dropped the news that an electric version of their best selling SUV was in development about two years ago. It’s just now that we’re starting to get some details of what it will have to offer.  It’s been an unusually slow process to bring the Porsche Macan EV into production but it kind of makes sense when you consider that the Macan is Porsche’s best-selling car. Before they release a new version of it into the hands of excited Porsche fans, they want...

In this video I’m going to redesign the current BMW M240i into what I think would be a worthy successor to the BMW M2.  Lately, BMW design has not been great. There’s just no other way to put it. They have completely diluted their own design language which used to be one of the strongest on the market.Remember back in the 80s and 90s? Even up until the mid 2000s? The face and the proportions of a BMW was unified across the entire lineup. You knew without a doubt that what you were looking at was a car manufactured and...