Dear Architects & Designers: Here's Why You Need iPad Drawing

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10 ways iPad drawing will help architects, interior designers and students take their freehand design and sketching, drafting, and rendering work flow to the next level. As an architect and full-time professional renderer, I have been using the Procreate digital app for about five years now, and I know from your comments that many of you architects and interior designers have the same two questions on your mind: 1) Should I buy an iPad, and 2) Which app is the best for architects and designers? In this video I show you the top 10 reasons why I gave up pencils and paper and started using only Procreate to do my architectural design and architectural rendering. So lets get right into it:
3 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER DESIGNER:
1- Rediscover the benefits of drawing by hand in the Digital Age. Click here to register for the FREE Procreate Weekend Workshop: www.ipadforarchitects.com/new...
2- Browse our new online courses in Procreate for Architects and Sketchup for iPad click here: www.ipadforarchitects.com/onl...
3- Buy the brushes, stencils, grid templates, scale rulers and FF&E templates you see in our videos, click here: www.akersarchitecturalrenderin...
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Reason #1 - Your iPad is your sketchbook for the digital age
1:10 Reason #2 - Layers act like tracing paper
1:48 Reason #3 - The select and move tool
2:30 Reason #4 - Quick lines and quick shapes
3:05 Reason #5 - Perspective and 2-D grid drawing assist
3:54 Reason #6 - Coloring with the select and fill method
5:40 Reason #7 - Artistic brushes
6:14 Reason #8 - Hue, Saturation and Brightness
6:45 Reason #9 - Blending Modes
7:17 Reason #10 - How Procreate pulls everything together in one place
ABOUT ME
My name is James Akers and the name of my business is Akers Architectural Rendering. I'm a registered architect and full-time professional renderer, and my mission is to help architects, interior designers and students master their design and digital rendering skills in Procreate. You can find more design tutorials and inspiration for architects at the links below.
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[@iPadForArchitecture]

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[@GregBalzer]

As a 65 year old Landscape architect, I think I have been waiting 30 years for a tool like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Haha brother I am right there with you. 30 year veteran of the Architecture Game. Thanks for seeking out the channel

[@InkRebellion]

I painted using a PC based system for more than 20 years,,,once I chose Procreate and ipad drawing, it changed everything! I can paint in bed, in my car, in the park, everywhere! its beautiful.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I love your description of this! And I love your channel--just subscribed. I'm curious: do you ever find the iPad gets hot in your lap when drawing outside?

[@InkRebellion]

@@iPadForArchitecture hi, no not really. Perhaps the CPU on yours is working very hard due to your larger canvas (just an idea). I tend to only use small canvases. Hopefully you don't have a problem. My iPad is 12.9" gen 1.

[@kevinotube]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

My pleasure!

[@Disneyval]

Thank you! I am still playing around with this and trying to figure out how to do stuff! Finally learned how to do quick lines. You videos are so easy to understand, and great at helping!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Great to hear! Thanks for kind words

[@jonsnow1410]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@vijayprabhakarsamant4348]

Thank you very much for demonstrating. It's very useful for me to render my architectural hand drawn concept perspective to the scale and with these tools I can make it more impressive on go. 👍

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks for your kind words, Vijay. These tools were designed for you so I'm so glad they help!

[@vijaymampilly1314]

Thank you so much Sir!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Did you like it??

[@alizulfiqar2559]

Thank you very much Sir.. i have been watching the videos on the subject since long but none other has truley satisfied me except you.. thanks again and keep doing this great job.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Ali, I am truly honored! All I can say is that I will continue to try to improve, and to keep inspiring you with the best content I can create. How are you using Procreate, and is there anything special you would like to see covered?

[@alizulfiqar2559]

@@iPadForArchitecture honestly I have just bought.. however I am sure it will be a fun learning under your guidance.

[@snoop1204]

Thanks boss! Really appreciate your selflessness in sharing your experiences and creating lit content. Currently a second year Architecture student and just bought an iPad pro - cannot wait to start iterating!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Best of luck! Btw, what brings you here , if I may ask, and how are you using Procreate?

[@snoop1204]

@@iPadForArchitecture I've been using it for ideation and am learning how to render on it~ (From your channel a lot!) Would it be possible to download the brush and color packages on procreate?

[@tonygilmour9104]

Another step up here in presentation and tuition James. Whilst Procreate is an excellent tool, your imagination to use it, in the way that you do, is the most impressive aspect - well done!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much for your support, Tony! Means a lot. Still playing around with best way to get message across. These longer ones don't "take off" quite as fast, but it seems like the right way to go long-term. What do you think?

[@TheHotelDesigner]

I like how you put it ‘ ipad is your sketchbook in the digital age’ coming from you who’s been designing, sketching , rendering for years on trace. Designers just have to adapt. they have to evolve to these digital age gadgets. technology is our friend who can make our lives easier. best thing using an ipad is, you can sketch everywhere on plane, train, bus , coffeeshop and even by the beach, using the trace nahhh

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Checked out your KZbin page and love the Procreate vids! Thanks for your thoughtful comments above. You gotta keep evolving with the times in this business, especially now, right?

[@TheHotelDesigner]

Akers Architectural Rendering Yes, evolve is the right word. To Learn it gradually , like maybe still draw in sketchpad or trace then take a photo using ipad then continue using procreate and so on till one gets comfortable. I think this is the best process to slowly shift to digital. BTW thanks to all your videos, they inspire many of us

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Same to you. Your hotel design vids looked great. Are you currently working for a hospitality company?

[@TheHotelDesigner]

Akers Architectural Rendering Yes, currently working with a small firm doing Hotel Interiors. Having got used in WFH setup, I’m thinking of doing freelance. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@TheHotelDesigner ask away if you ever have specific questions re freelancing

[@sigurdurhafsteinhrafnsson9040]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You are welcome!

[@panosnord9978]

Excellent video!

[@coreyrobinson3368]

Good morning, I’m a new subscriber and I absolutely love your videos. I am currently in architecture school and when I feel burnt out and/or stuck I turn to your KZbin channel. Could you do a video on how to best illustrate translucent concrete particularly in an evening setting. Thank you in advance! You’re the best!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Whoa, most excellent comment, thank you! So to be clear, are you talking about a specific product? I didn't realize that translucent concrete was now a thing. I saw it being experimented with years ago, but is there a link or search term you can point me to so I can go take a look?

[@Hellhamster]

Bedankt voor de zeer gedetailleerde informatie

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Heel graag gedaan

[@NS-tw5ij]

I just got an Ipad pro as an Architect without knowing anything you mention here, super awesome and surprising. Thank you very much and waiting for more of these iPad videos. We need some tips and tutorials from you.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you so much, Nada! I hope you have found the other 100+ videos on this channel helpful, too. As I say to all my valued subscribers, please let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to focus on. All my best--J

[@ivanzinych3698]

Great video! thank you

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much, Ivan. Very glad to have you aboard the channel. How are you using Procreate oil your professional or artistic life?

[@faresalsaygh77]

It is the futuristic way teaching architectural studios .. well presentation sir .. 😊 thanks

[@iPadForArchitecture]

It's my pleasure. Btw, what brings you here , if I may ask, and how are you using Procreate?

[@faresalsaygh77]

@@iPadForArchitecture I'm an academic lecturer in architecture studio, and I'm still learning how to use procreate as an architect. Then I found your vedios are the best for that purpose. Very helpful, Thank you.

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Would you recommend a 12.9 for an Architect. Love to see more videos expanding each point in this video.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Yes, go with the 12.9. If there was an iPad 16" or 20" I would recommend that, LOL Once you get it you will see that it was the right move. And as to your suggestion to expand on each point, yes, I will start planning exactly that!

[@STAR-RADIANCE]

Had my procreate for about 3 months now, it’s like learning to paint all over again

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Keep at it!

[@tomjohnson9976]

Very informative and excellent video quality

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thank you sir. Is this by any chance Tom Johnson my cousin from Massachusetts?

[@sudhigk]

Super way of putting it together. I am learning to work on procreate & this video just reinforced my intent. Too good. How do you integrate iPad with a windows PC or a mac? After all the creative bursts on the iPad the scaled & technical drawing need to be produced. How do you address this concern?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Check out my recent video and "drawing in scale in Procreate." May answer some questions, thanks!

[@pathanaphonethip5868]

✨👍👍👍Thank you so much ✨

[@ArabAmericanChannel]

👍👍👍 Wow what a great video , great information thank you so much

[@iPadForArchitecture]

You’re biased but thank you

[@ArabAmericanChannel]

Call me

[@ArabAmericanChannel]

What is your telephone number

[@LouAdzima]

Excellent video

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Lou Adzima thank you

[@deequanimous1181]

Woww... thanks 👍

[@iPadForArchitecture]

That is VERY kind of you, thanks! Hope I can win you over as a subscriber and get you to share the channel with like-minded others. Let me know if you'd like to see anything in particular. Look forward to more of your comments in the future. --J

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Dë Equanimous: Just to follow up, if you’re new to this channel be sure to check out the 1-click interactive guide I made that provides direct links to the most helpful video you need when you need it: www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/blog/2020/12/24/free-interactive-guide. Also, can I ask you how you are using Procreate in your life? It really helps me figure out what tutorials to make next, thanks

[@andyisyoda]

fantastic!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks so much, Andy. Very glad to have you aboard the channel. How are you using Procreate oil your professional or artistic life?

[@scavuzzoassociatesp.a.6949]

Jim, great video. I have watched a few and purchased an iPad Pro. I have never been an illustrator, but has become essential for Architecture today. Do you or can you import sketchup models and do all of the coloring in Procreate? Also, will you or do you hold classes for Architects? Again, great video.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

So glad it was helpful, Scavuzzo & Assoc. As far as importing Skp models, I build a lot of my perspective views in Skp on my iMac then export/import the 2-D "scene" I want to the iPad and color that. Airdrop works great back and forth between the iMac and iPad. A lot of my renderings begin this way, and often as a super-basic Skp model with hardly any detailing, then I add all the details in Procreate. This lets me keep designing in Procreate, but I have found over the years that it is far more convincing to build views over a wireframe that is perspectively accurate. Many years ago we used to have to do those accurate perspective layouts by hand, but now Skp is ideal for doing that quickly. Thanks for your kind comments about the video!

[@faresalsaygh77]

I suggest to follow the channel of Osama Elfar .. he is a great architect and has great works using IPad apps.

[@ciaragiannoccaro8270]

This video has made me so excited for my iPad to get delivered ! May I ask , do you use a paper like screen protector on your iPad or just a normal screen protector ? Great video ☺️

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I am bad...I actually don't use anything. Then again I'm the kind of idiot that doesn't use a case for his phone, either! I have heard about the paper-like screen protectors but I have never tried one. It seems like a really good idea. There are definitely times when I wish the glass iPad Pro surface had a little more texture, but I guess I am just used to the frictionless style of drawing by now. Will you do me a favor and let me know how you like yours once you have tried it? Thanks so much? !

[@ciaragiannoccaro8270]

@@iPadForArchitecture haha oh wow ! 👏🏻😂 Okay , I’ll definitely give you an update !

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Ciara: : If you’re new to this channel be sure to check out the 1-click interactive guide I made that provides direct links to the most helpful video you need when you need it: www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/blog/2020/12/24/free-interactive-guide. Also, can I ask you how you are using Procreate in your life? It really helps me figure out what tutorials to make next, thanks

[@cathalmccarthy1721]

@@iPadForArchitecture paper like screen protector is amazing very nice feel 30 Euro for two lasts ages !

[@iamkevinkouassi]

L’ami I do not know if you are a voice actor as well, but I would buy books you voiceover. Great video

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Haha that is extremely kind of you to say. I’m not girlfriend would agree. Thanks for your comment. How are you using procreate in your work?

[@Justin-ve8kw]

amazing video

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Thanks for the visit

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Justin: Just to follow up, if you’re new to this channel be sure to check out the 1-click interactive guide I made that provides direct links to the most helpful video you need when you need it: www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/blog/2020/12/24/free-interactive-guide. Also, can I ask you how you are using Procreate in your life? It really helps me figure out what tutorials to make next, thanks

[@stephanengelbrecht4625]

Would love to see what you think of Concepts App

[@iPadForArchitecture]

The jury is out on that one haha. I have tried to use it/like it several times, but maybe because I had already become very adept at Procreate, I found it difficult or maybe even unnecessary to learn a new UI, because other than being vector-based (the advantages ofwhich I get, believe me!) I didn't see any other advantages over Procreate. What am I missing? Would love to hear your favorite feature of Concepts app, and how it could add to the repertoire.

[@Dingovon]

Great video!!!!....., what do you think or whats your experience by using AutoCad on the IPad? Can you forget about you MAC and AutoCad, and use only your IPAD?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Have never tried. Is it even possible?

[@SM-wl4ko]

Which stylus pen do you find works with you and on what on which screen protector? I find that the apple pen on the stylus on paperlike becomes very slippery when in use leaving the experienced not so great for sketching.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I confess to being one of those personality types that I just accept the limitations of any new medium (Apple Pencil on iPad glass screen for example) and try to do my best with that. Back when I was doing watercolor, I figured, if I can't do any better than this on my own, then no new squirrel or sable hair brush is going to make a difference. Not saying its a good idea, just saying unfortunately I got the practicality gene (although my partner Nancy might debate that lol)

[@EvanSam]

this is a man who is ready for the future

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Haha but still trying to live fully in the present!

[@squarepeg4435]

I love Procreate but how do you draw these in scale? I use 1/8” = 1’-0 most often. Morpholio has great scaling capabilities but I don’t like their tools.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Hi Katy: Check out my recent video about using grid templates and imported scale rulers in Procreate. Its not a perfect method, but it preserves the integrity of the loose sketching process that I think is still the best way to develop your ideas before committing them to Sketchup or Rhino. Write me back in the comments if there are more specific parts of your question. Best, James

[@ph3590]

Can you expand on the "Morpholio vs Procreate" topic? I'm not an architect, but just a homeowner who loves to visualize remodel and landscape ideas. Sometimes I just want to doodle some spaceships. The only time I need a drafting program is when I need to submit scale drawings to the local permit office. Morpholio is $20/year, where as Procreate is $10/once. Will Morpholio be any better for a DIY remodeller, designer, and permit applicant?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

This is a great comment and something I've been meaning to do. I know almost nothing about Morpholio so I need to do a compare and contrast piece about the two options. Thanks so much. I will say that based on the little knowledge I have, I don't think Morpholio offers a precise "drafting option" or automatically measured drawing option, though they do have the "scales" and "protractors" built in. Will look into this. Have you checked out other videos on this channel? Would love to know what's been useful to you!

[@iPadForArchitecture]

P H: Just to follow up, if you’re new to this channel be sure to check out the 1-click interactive guide I made that provides direct links to the most helpful video you need when you need it: www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/blog/2020/12/24/free-interactive-guide. Also, can I ask you how you are using Procreate in your life? It really helps me figure out what tutorials to make next, thanks

[@ASAP480]

Hi I want to know what do you use to measure the drawings? I mean the scale what do you use in procreate?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I use the templates and scales I created. You can check them out at my website if interested. www.akersarchitecturalrendering.com/akers-architectural-rendering-youtube-procreate-brushset-grid-template-scale-rulers Thanks for your question. How are you using Procreate, @Atlanticmoon21?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Hey, new viewers: download free interactive guide to all the tutorials on this channel here: www.ipadforarchitects.com/0ne-click-interactive-guide

[@monkeyballer32]

Thanks for creating these videos, I'm sure they help allot of people like myself. I've been toying with the idea of moving towards doing my sketches and detail concepts in a digital form. Right now I sketch, photograph, and then annotate in Bluebeam. I have 2 questions I would like your opinion on. Do you have any experience with Android tablets? I have never been a fan of Apple products and am currently imbedded in the google, android, microsoft ecosystems. The second question is, do you think the same result cans be had w/ a graphic tablet? I am currently looking at the Huion Kamvas 13. Thanks in advance.

[@cathalmccarthy1721]

Awesome work very helpful Thnks!

[@Ramblingdads]

Nice one cheers! Have you come across a way of scaling yet? 🤔👍🏻

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Jimmy Whoo scaling what my friend?

[@Ramblingdads]

Akers Architectural Rendering , sorry, producing scaled drawings. I know its not CAD but wondered if there’s anyway of adding a scaling function other than say actually using a scaled rule on the iPad 👍🏻

[@chitpaul]

Can you draw to scale on Procreate using the grid and is it possible to use this app to undertake a full set of basic drawing. Is there a scale rule app.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Yes, you can draw to scale but it takes a little hacking. Check this video out, and thanks for watching channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4a2h2unjrtoo9k

[@Hellhamster]

Or hide layers instead of adding more background layers ? Genuine question ,not trying to be a douch

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Je bent helemaal geen douche! Dingen kunnen een beetje gek worden tijdens de druk van deadlines, dus ik doe niet altijd het slimste, maar ik probeer het meest snelle ding te doen LOL

[@artwithjoy0920]

🤩

[@ArtisanTony]

Is there an hdmi output so you would not have to have a camera like you had here?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

There is a way of doing that, but you wouldn't get the hands in the shot which many people seem to learn from better

[@hussammohammed1410]

Nice .. Is procreate available for android tablets?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I don't believe so, I don't work for the company but I'll bet the google could tell you?

[@HoaTran-ki2qg]

What iPad screen size in this video? Is 11” screen good enough or 12.9”? Thx.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

12.9 better if you can swing it otherwise 11” fine

[@ArtisanTony]

what do you use for construction documents?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I export my hand drafted and dimensioned plans then just use them as road map for doing the CDs in Revit

[@ArtisanTony]

@@iPadForArchitecture I was hoping you used a less expensive software :) I use SketchUp Pro with Layout now but remember when Revit first came out back in the day :)

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@ArtisanTony I mean, I say use whatever is at hand. I just thought you meant what do I use. And btw, I don't personally do the CDs--that's another dude's domain

[@ArtisanTony]

@@iPadForArchitecture That sounds like a dream job :) handing of CDs :)

[@terrylynnstudios]

What iPad Pro specs is best

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Ya know, I am not really sure? I have owned two so far, and I just always got the most powerful 12" iPad Pro. I figure this is my career and life, so it doesn't make sense to skimp. Also, the bigger the memory, the longer I can delay being responsible and exporting these projects to iTunes storage, which to be honest I am not very diligent about LOL. What are you thinking about which one to get?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

PS--Thanks for your support so far, @Tartist. I always look forward to your thoughts

[@faisalazamkhan3240]

Concept app vs procreate which one is best?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Hmm, not familiar with Concept app. Tell me more.

[@faisalazamkhan3240]

@@iPadForArchitectureIts a skeching app(suitable for architects) , somehow similar to procreate, but I think procreate is better, only issue is that procreate is not for window.

[@MyRouya]

Can you learning me procreat for interoir ?/

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Keep watching my friend

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Do you use it? Tell me more about it, please

[@-Pidi-]

Thank you so much! I am an artist and love architecture. I want to buy an iPad. Do you have recommendations ? Or maybe one for a pen

[@iPadForArchitecture]

Get the biggest and most powerful you can afford. Will save you time and worry about file size. But make sure you can afford it, too. Thanks for your comment, I look forward to more

[@-Pidi-]

@@iPadForArchitecture I want to get the new air 4 coming out. I like its size. What do you think?

[@iPadForArchitecture]

@@-Pidi- To be honest I have not looked at it yet, but it can' be bad, and as long as you're OK with the dimensions, I say go for it! I prefer a larger tablet but that's just me. Whatever keeps you drawing and practicing the most, I say.

[@-Pidi-]

@@iPadForArchitecture Thank you. I am an artist but I also want to be an architect

[@-Pidi-]

@@iPadForArchitecture I will be updated. With your videos. Unfortunately I dont live in the US and there is no shipping of the ipad. qnd now they are closing the flying borders cuz of Corona. I will get it sometimes in the next months

[@taylorgriffin6269]

this is a great video but can you not fade between clips, its really disorienting.

[@iPadForArchitecture]

I really appreciate the feedback. I'm new to this...what's a better way to transition?

[@taylorgriffin6269]

@@iPadForArchitecture What is pretty normal here on youtube is just hard cutting between clips. It may seem like it would be jarring but i think it is what most people here are used to. The fading wouldnt be a problem if it wasnt so often. But since it is, just cutting with no transition would probably be better.