iPad for Architects. Do you really need one?

Do you really need an iPad as an architect, an intern or student? See if any of the four use cases I came up with match yours. Having always sketched on paper + trace with a pencil and ink, a tablet never really appealed to me or seemed entirely useful. I just wasn’t sure how it would fit into my workflow. But, the Apple pencil and Procreate have changed my mind. The Apple pencil is what makes using the iPad such an irresistible experience for me. It bridges the divide between the analog and digital and when it's so seamlessly integrated with an app like Procreate that you forget you're not using the real thing, that's a remarkable feat.
It's more than just a digital sketchbook though, the utility of the iPad extends far beyond that. In this video you'll see all the ways I'm putting it to work in my residential architecture practice. It may just be the thing that helps you rekindle your love of hand sketching.
Timestamps to help you navigate:
1:25 A tablet is best suited for...
2:03 Use Case #1
2:49 Use Case #2
3:35 Use Case #3
4:12 Use Case #4
5:09 (Incidental use case)
5:24 How to choose amongst the tablets available
6:12 Why I chose the iPad Pro, hardware + other considerations
10:03 Essential + Nice to have Accessories
12:52 Essential Apps
15:01 The app that changed my mind
18:39 How meta. You're paying attention now, you'd make a good architect.
19:49 Who feels my pain?
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[@30by40]

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[@lucyoriginales]

30X40 Design Workshop yes I need it cuz I’m not an architect 😬😬😬😬😬

[@jamjamme]

So you use Autocad and you have a template for Revit. Makes me wonder what you think of their "little brother" FormIt.

[@MrGreyLeaf]

Excellent video, have you been able to use sidecar yet?

[@30by40]

@Bishop Sharp 11:32

[@seanniles9153]

Love watching this video. Question: where can I find the X stand that you are using for your iPad?

[@wedidmatter]

are we guys not gonna talk about how good is the quality of the video like the lightings etc. dang it you're really good

[@Hannahlam920]

yes he is goals!!!

[@MarkHerediaMusic]

This is what happens when you know filmmaking but you have other endeavors.

[@joekingone5503]

Bro he's surrounded with full technology..

[@drugsbunny8586]

So proo!

[@bkeahs]

He’s an architect what do you expect hehe

[@baukepoelsma]

Intro: i really did not like this. Video: mentions only positives and is really enthusiastic about it...

[@Sebbir]

Yeah that confused me too

[@anartismal]

I think he's ssaying that its a great product but personally he prefers it analog, old schooling it

[@Daniel-lx3nh]

Or he doesn’t like how much he actually ended up liking it since he’s so analog when it comes to his sketchbook but this was just as good if not better with all the other things it can do on top of drawing

[@brandoncassidy807]

He is saying I think having the apple pen made this where he liked it as opposed to trying to do it with your finger or a cheap stylus. He mentions having an older iPad without pen capability.....

[@davidkonevky7372]

I got scared when it started but the video really made me want to have one

[@chuaTapia]

I really needed a real architect to confirm this. Thank you.

[@Skelm]

Me (a non architect): 👁👄👁 30x40: "This is great for field sketches" Me: "Ah yes, I did not think of that, I need this"

[@nishajassal1476]

😂😂😂

[@thecleanchannelmusic]

This is the most useful iPad pro review I've watched. Thank you. I'm a designer and illustrator looking to upgrade from a 2016 9.7" and just seeing you interacting with the 11" has solidified it as my choice over the 12.9". Thanks for taking us through your workflow!

[@davparksoh]

So a year has gone by - did you get the 11" - what are your impressions? My skillset is very similar to yours - I'm wondering if the 11 can handle very detailed illustrations/ or engineering designs? What do you think?

[@nishajassal1476]

@@davparksoh hi. I’m in the same position, I’m more drawn to the 11 inch. But not sure. Have you got yours?

[@davparksoh]

@@nishajassal1476 No - haven't gotten it yet - I'm wondering if I should wait for an updated version sometime in early 2022 - or just go with this 11. As an artist, I like the big screen with the 12.9 & better screen graphics - guess I should try them side by side at Best Buy, then make a decision. I do cityscapes & some mechanical engineering - was wondering if an 11 could handle this - let me know if you get one -

[@idiotes4665]

@@davparksoh you are better of buying the 2018 iPad pro or the 2022 one.

[@roxelbr]

the best and the most honest review of an ipad given by someone that actually is a pro-creative.

[@TheCriticalArchitect]

Don’t lie. You love this thing. Haha.

[@katherandefy]

Haha truth

[@samuelmanny6231]

All things are love hate relationship.

[@kod-s]

The problem is - literally nothing for architects is on IOS. You'll look super cool drawing sketches, but when it comes to project delivery - there is no way around windows. And marrying windows and IOS is such an agony that I prefer staying solely on Windows at all times.

[@davidkonevky7372]

I'm not currently an architect but when I graduate school I'm going to start studying for it and having these kind of videos are super helpful

[@JoeShowCheek]

Oh man, the quality of this video is insane. Great review man. I think this is what I was looking for (the review).

[@mattharris5800]

Your content is so good, you're not trying to make content, you're capturing it. Huge difference. And from a super practical lifestyle. Awesome. Thank you. You rock sir

[@30by40]

Thanks, Matt... really appreciate that!

[@musmar9259]

When I discovered your channel you just had few subscribers and I was an interior arch. student trying to be top in the faculty. And now I've graduated as top student in my department but gave up designing. I still follow your channel

[@Renzsu]

What did you end up doing?

[@jet528559]

Mus Mar what are you doing now?

[@OGWanderingNomad]

It’s like I’m watching myself but whiter and cooler. I’m 28 and there’s a lot that’s been going on with my life but the most prevalent that’s been at the top is extremely detail oriented. So much so that I want to create new ways to organize myself and thoughts. Architecture and plan drawing process is what I landed on. If only my father, architect himself, was a good and patient teacher.

[@stephengonzalez7879]

I’m not even an architect but the quality of your videos and your personality is just perfect for this kind of stuff. Keep going!

[@AngelGonzalez-zu9kj]

Finally a video that shows a real use for this amazing machine.

[@landshaperstudio]

For those who aren't apple based (small crowd, I know) Microsoft's Surface works really well also. I was back and forth between an iPad pro and the surface. For not much more I went with the surface. The main reason being is is that, unlike the iPad, I can run full programs on it and not just an app version. This was great for me at the time since I was also in the market for a computer. So I have a fully functional laptop (that handles SketchUp, cad, and Revit well) and a tablet.

[@landshaperstudio]

I will say the main drawback to it though is that since you are running full versions of the programs, boot ups take a little longer for heavier ones like PS which I use to draw concept plans.

[@Lilix-nm1xh]

But the pen of the surface wasn’t as great as the apple one. Beside from that it run well for those app for architect. Still for those who want to expand their knowledge with digital i would recommend IPad but for only architect and being able to do thing without dragging your laptop with you then surface to me.

[@landshaperstudio]

@@Lilix-nm1xh I could agree. The pencil of the iPad definitely feels much better, and without looking it up, I was to say had a higher dpi response (maybe). But the great part about the surface was it doesn't have to feel like dragging your laptop around. Often I don't even have the key board attached. And it's been handy on the occasion where i needed access to heavier capabilities while in the field. The fluidity of the Apple OS is hard to get past though :) I think UI is something apple will rule in for quite some time.

[@CN-dh3ge]

@@landshaperstudio which surface are you using ?

[@NiquelBones]

i appreciate how you are inside the apple ecosystem yet you arent an irrational fanboy and you present cases in which the alternatives could be considered, props to you man

[@victoriaolofsson7229]

I’ve been thinking of getting an iPad Pro for a while now and this was really helpful in that process. Thank you!

[@kamallb4650]

No matter how far tech goes. A pen/pencil and a sketchbook are something on another level.

[@ArtisanTheatre]

I am not an architect, but I sketch and need to remodel stuff. Also new to the iPad world. This was a very well conceived and delivered video. You kept me going through the entire thing, even though some of the apps will not apply To my skill sets. Congratulations! If you are as good an architect as you are at communicating on video, I would love to work with you one day! Well done.

[@karlmayry2070]

I'm a professional designer with many large scale projects under my belt - from elevation views of exhibits to minute 3-D modeled parts. The i-pad is a GREAT and must have tool. But it is only part of an inventory of tools! I love hand sketching and that's what attracted me to my current line of work. Learning digital drawing tech is a MUST - as a designer you have to learn and know it. Put it in your priorities as you need it but having a working understanding and aptitude is required of you in today's market. I think this is what is being communicated in this vid.

[@ashleystokes442]

I'm with you on the digital transition and reduced paper usage. I have been using my surface book for a few years both as the tablet when out on site and as my main workstation using a hub and additional monitor. Keep up the good work!

[@nadyagani8383]

Thank you so much your video is very useful. I'm an architect myself and i found it very useful to use goodnots to make notes in a documents, it's either your meeting contract, plan drawings, etc. as you can out your pdf file directly to a single documents and combined them.

[@BackhandBandit]

I love how you may have accidentally become my new favorite tech reviewer lol. Such a pleasant watch. Really thorough and personal. Plus your editing style is top-notch as always! I'd love to see more of these in the future (hint-hint), keep it up!

[@ebonyc.2260]

I would have to agree with this. I don't even need one of these and I watched this entire video! The editing, the detail, Love it!

[@tiesetsommusi528]

Love your office, the mood of your space is most enjoyable.

[@murderzoomouse]

I recently purchased the ipad pro too. I found really usefull the app Affinity Designer, as a editing tool for vector and pixel files (like adobe illustrator and simple Photoshop in one app). And its a very good price too. Both pc and ipad. Also for desktop version, I recommend the affinity publisher (like adobe indesign) and if you want to edit later in ipad the app affinity designer opens the same files and does a great job. Check them out. :)

[@chitpaul]

I love trace over pro create as you said it’s scale tool is excellent. The fact you can add in site photos and write dims and notes it’s great. I like drawing in the architect freehand sketch style, works great with Sketchup.. allowing you to add hand drawn details to cad drawings. As a construction professional I like scale and reality.. dims etc.

[@jafargraciel]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, AND I AGREE THAT THE IPAD SERVES AS AN EXCELLENT TOOL FOR THE ARCHITECT AND FOR IMPROVING PRACTICALITY AT WORK

[@Ajs3371]

@SpiderMan 62 HE CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW EXCELLENTLY THE IPAD SERVES AS A TOOL FOR THE ARCHITECT

[@gaiacassia9300]

really handy when it comes about site visit and technical drawing review

[@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz]

Well, if anyone who's planning to buy it. I recommend you to wait for 2-4 months as the 2020 iPad pro is gonna be release.

[@krystalll.976]

less than a month actually, the Apple March event isn't cancelled

[@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz]

@@krystalll.976 I heard it's gonna be March 31st

[@krystalll.976]

@@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz im waiting for it ☺️

[@sonpham3438]

yeh, cuz then the old pro will be cheaper

[@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz]

@@sonpham3438 if they're not gonna change the quality or the house casing which can be easily bent then i would go for the 2018 model😁. I'm only after with the durability of the iPad pro cause I'm not that good at taking care of my device😭😭

[@johnvanderlinde9301]

What an incredible video. The way you articulate your words and explain process is inspiring. This video is so relevant during this time and was extremely helpful. Would love to see updates on your latest Notion processes and how you are using it in 2021!!!

[@Bo3linet]

I’m an architect, and I’ve been using the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil since the very first model was released. The apps I would recommend you try are: - Notability (for marking PDFs. Very simple and syncs with your iPhone and Mac) - Paper (simple sketchbook-like sketching app. Can sync with iPhone and allows for very quick, iterative sketching) - Concepts (very, very powerful vector drawing app. Has scale tools and an infinite canvas)

[@30by40]

Thanks...haven’t tried Notability yet will have to give that a spin. Curious if you export the vector line work from Concepts to use elsewhere?

[@sayedhusainalmousawi3632]

@@30by40 I haven't done that, but the way I use the app makes it almost impossible to export and use the lines for CAD work. But that also depends on the tool you're using and the approach you take. For instance, there is a line tool that I really never use. It creates perfect, CAD-like lines. But I use other tools (like pencils, pens, highlighters, and watercolor), and my approach is using the app as a replacement for a drafting table. Meaning that I mainly draw plans/sections to scale, and sketch some ideas on the side. To me, this works really well. You can also insert measurements on the drawing, and show/hide them as well. And since I draw numerous lines on top of each other, and draw some less-perfect lines, this makes it very messy if it gets exported to CAD. The app is really extensive and can accommodate multiple ways of work. I would recommend you try it using different approaches (sketches, measured drawings, drafting with the line tool) and see what works. It has great tools you won't find anywhere else. Examples are: - There are masking tools (like an eraser, but it does not erase the lines beneath them, it just hides them so you can always delete the mask) - There is a true eraser that literally cuts the line, so that if you have one line you can cut it into two and each one is a separate object (the app treats each continuous part as an object that you can manipulate. It's interesting) - A nudge tools allows you to manipulate lines by nudging them. Very nice for perfecting curved lines And much, much more. I can explain it all day but you've really got to test it. It's very deep. Cheers, Husain

[@LoriLynn]

Notability is good however I love GoodNotes better for notating pdfs

[@joashha]

Thanks alot for sharing

[@justinoffutt7712]

@@30by40 hello, I’m debating grabbing a Pro 11” with the A12z for $589 or get the Pro 11” with the M1 chip for $689. Can you advise? I’m an architect as well and would like this for design/sketching.

[@mkiemkie]

i'm not an architect or designer, i already own and use an ipad pro with apple pencil ... and i'm still watching this whole video because it's such a pleasure! :) also like the way you talk and explain. thanks a lot!

[@xicnxz]

You’re not doing anything wrong it’s just the multitasking doesn’t work with all the apps yet. Great video btw I loved Timepage app. 👍🏼

[@mrcvry]

But the „Home“ gesture is always working. Probably started the swipe not deep enough.

[@CarRidesandSongs]

You are the 'most" useful content provider in this KZbin world! So happy to find you!

[@MIRAAAS]

That is the most cinematic review of an iPad that I’ve seen, or any device for that matter even though I watch a lot of reviews on cinema gear.

[@stephwilbur]

This is fantastic! I'm trying to research ipad tools for architects and designers, and I haven't found many helpful resources online. This video is clear, organized, and informative. Just what I needed!

[@soggysweatsocks]

I couldn’t agree more. Adapting a paperless work flow is interesting in college and has helped me stay on top of everything!

[@PinkyMinions]

canon Y which iPad do you have? I’m a Med student and I have a Mac Pro but do you think an iPad is a good update or extension?

[@yazvan4103]

@@PinkyMinions its is

[@soggysweatsocks]

Mohammad Alattar i’m an architecture student I have a main PC ,my MacBook Pro, and the 12.9” latest iPad Pro, my workflow is perfectly seamless now, I can capture any thought and get it to another device within seconds

[@zeynoyilmaz72_]

I will be an arch student in a month so I am searching for the convinient laptop and I have no ıdea what should I buy. Can you give me any advice about it? (By the way the currency in my country is not good if you consider that I’ll be pleased:) )

[@PinkyMinions]

nisan I suggest you check reviews on Quora or reddit

[@dem4xed]

I personally use a 2 in 1 Laptop, which got a 360 degrees hinge, a touchscreen and a pen integrated. Its very convenient to have your workstation and your digital paper all in one device. I actually prefer digital over analogue writing, because of environmental reasons and convenience. I can take all my notes with me, without extra space needed. I love digital-paper-systems and would recommend those to everybody who is writing or drawing regularly on paper.

[@CN-dh3ge]

Hey which 2 in one laptop do you use??

[@dem4xed]

@@CN-dh3ge I used the Dell Inspiron 7390 2-in-1, altho I wouldn't recommend it anymore just for writing. It's hinge broke me one time and the fans are quite load, nomatter the workload. Today I would rather buy a good tablet or an e-ink device. I personally have the remarkable and love it, but since they added the subsribtion plan for former free features, i am carefull to recommend it.

[@mara_aa_]

I'll be honest. I switched careers from Architecture to Visual Communication at the end of 2018, but looking at these sketches in procreate, and thinking of how much more efficient and minimal the workflow could be with the iPad makes me crave another shot with Architecture 😂 This is sleek as sleek gets, mate 🔥

[@ReallySimpleRich]

Man the quality is just over the roof, amazing!!

[@Mustafa-dm5co]

To everyone watching this video from this channel, i am an Architect and i can tell you that this man is a REAL Architect, everything about him is a real elegant creative great taste and knowledge Architect, glad i found this channel.

[@도경윤-e1e]

your English pronunciation and voice are so great that i could understand so easily. Thx

[@grantmaceachern8222]

When the gen 2 Apple Pencil came out along with my iPad Pro I felt they finally made it indispensable to my workflow and design process. Very sadly, my shelf of over 100 sketchbooks has been getting lonely. I do miss my real tools but I just can't get away from the iPad. I say that in a positive way.

[@Star_Dust___]

I am an architect i have Ipad Pro 11 i love it. I use these apps the most. 1. Notability (Must Have) for all notes, measurements, PDF markups etc. 2. Trace. 3. AutoCAD 4. PDF Expert (must have) HELPS with LARGE PDF files and markups. 5. Bluebeam (PDF Heaven) 6. Google Drive 7. Procreate 8. Lightroom

[@30by40]

Appreciate you sharing...

[@Mradeptant]

There is a paper like screen protector that some of my friends have and is much nicer than the glass

[@blahhhblahvideo]

He mentions it in the video. It’s done by Paper Like.

[@christenritter547]

I can't thank you enough. Exactly the video and the person I've been looking for. I got talked out of architecture by the Dean, got a business degree. And here I am 20 years later full of regret, got the opportunity to work as a designer / Project Manager for a GC because of work I've done flipping. I had no training whatsoever- just clients. I've literally self-taught/ youtubed all of it. Online Revit. I needed this so bad. I wanted a mentor or some training or best practices. Thank you.

[@christenritter547]

And yes your video style is fire.

[@DrawingIncLtd]

Hi Eric I use Noteshelf for mark ups of PDF's it works very well and enables you. to both import and export easily as well as adding in photos text etc and I use SiteAuditPro for my site reports - this is especially good for snagging etc but works well as a general reference as well as it enables you to assign issues to people and do very basic mark ups of photos etc Another great video thank you Geoff

[@Wa-wk6qk]

First of all, you really NEED a matt screenprotector. You get a more paper like feel. Couldnt do it whithout one

[@cybertroy2]

totally. drawing on naked glass was an awful experience.

[@Jesterisim]

great idea!

[@bownhur7420]

@ 0:25 that ruler/scale is made where I live. Never knew the company until now, cool.

[@latteARCH]

I really really appreciate this "dark mode" vibe you have for your sets these days. It really stands out from the usual lightings.

[@Anita95_original]

iPad Pro, Concept, Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo and of course Procreate. That will cover most of everything you want to do... I feel refreshed getting out from Adobes stronghold, skipping Photoshop, Illustrator etc. But if you really want to work on your Mac, do it with Astropad installed on the iPad and use your iPad to draw on your desktop Photoshop :-)

[@TheChameleon2008]

i feel ya! Only thing i am still missing is a lightroom replacement.... Pixelmator Photo comes close but its missing local adjustments but the dev says it might add this later so who knows i can leave Adobe behind! :)

[@8lz731]

Yeah some iPad apps don't support spilt screen function yet, thats why some of the times it worked and some didnt

[@MilaSegRiv]

Thanks for the great video. At my last internship, we used Bluebeam studio for redlines, and as a collaborative tool to do mark ups in real time, it was very helpful. Just a suggestion, thanks for the advice!

[@euanclarke987]

What are your go to brushes on Procreate? I’m struggling to find the best brushes for an architecture student.

[@tomstopper5281]

Concepts is a very good app.

[@sochettrachou6230]

I don’t care if I need it or not what’s important is that I couldn’t afford it :(

[@vijaz5559]

save your money, limit your expense

[@Hajdew]

You can buy tab s2 but this is an android so maybe u dont like it

[@Moreno2774]

Then fix that problem, get to work

[@andreasalgado948]

You have just answered all the questions I've had for the past two weeks, even related to the apps! Amazing video!

[@ahman7546]

Even related to screen size for me I wanted 12'9 but now I realize it's not for me, I want to carry it around everywhere.

[@hunfules99]

Archi student and photographer here, what do you think about the new pro model? Are lidar, cursor, and more performance game changer? It really feels like it's made for my needs.

[@OmarCalderon01]

Hey Eric, Glad to see your post on this. I am a noobie when it comes to using the iPad for work. I want to like it, but it’s taking some time. I am finding though that my busy travel schedule allows me to remain engaged in the creative process, giving feedback to the team while on the go has been very helpful. I am using Morpholio Trace and Procreate primarily. Other tools we use in the office are tied to Microsoft 360 cloud services like Word, PowerPoint and OneDrive for cloud file management. Ciao my friend.

[@felixtorres2482]

Awe man, what a pleasant surprise for my sunday morning. Hoping for the best this new year for you and your family Eric. Take care my friend! By the way, have you ever used a fountain pen in your sketching? If so, did you like it? If not, how so?

[@amlecciones]

Finally,a proper review. Yes, this will not replace my surface book, which I need to replace. Thus, I will still need a will need a windows laptop. But agree, iPad might be better for ideation. I've been with surface book since it came out and I think I'm ready to give the ideation workflow to the iPad pro. But still need my windows workhorse laptop (mobile workstation) and windows workhorse desktop for heavy duty work. And yes we have quirks and preferences, we are getting old!

[@cekuhnen]

Hi there, interesting to read that you know started to understand the value of a drawing tablet. Few more apps for you to look into: Concepts - I find this as a designer seriously beating overhyped pro-create. Instead of Procreate SketchBook (Free) is also a very useful app. You mentioned morpholio which is pretty good also with its AR to sketch idea. But I always go back to concepts. Regarding 3D CAD look at Shar3D - how SketchUp should have been. CAD models made on site can be send later to autocad etc. No more taking paper notes for dimensions etc ... Probably you know there is also a mobile version of autocad for iOS.

[@wenzhiquan]

I am always in awe of your ability to be so organized! That is one thing I struggle with. Being organized itself is not necessarily the most difficult part, but being organized in 'real-time' is. How do you stay organized in the midst of various projects and ideas? My mind seems to scrambly to take the few seconds to put pens back where they were or maintain any notion of order on my desk! It's definitely the number one 'skill' I (and maybe others) need to learn. Your sense of organization never ceases to amaze me

[@Tobisama8]

This video is ridiculously good-looking

[@larrytinnin3357]

Are your permit drawings printed with red text? If so, how is that received by officials?

[@Rm-mq2qg]

👍d question!!!

[@30by40]

Larry Tinnin yes, it’s never been an issue

[@larrytinnin3357]

30X40 Design Workshop I might try it, I like the way it looks, really really enjoy your recording interacting with clients! , need a bunch more, it’s better than tv!

[@Adamsmayberry]

@@larrytinnin3357 I've actually been doing this in a BLUE color based on Eric's inspiration and I love it, looks great, not TOO expensive, but very effective

[@Pmckean4115]

We recently started showing our grid lines in red. Very helpful for us, but the city of Portland rejected our drawings at intake because of the color.

[@RonyShawkat]

Give Bluebeam a try. Greatest PDF markup tool IMO

[@jackyckbd312]

My best companion app is “Concept” this app got me alot of client from just showing draft layout sketch and take note. Best of best to have an ipad over android tablet pen and ui aren’t in the same league IMO. Cheers!!🥂

[@TheChameleon2008]

yea, i been saying the same things as you. Nobody ever talks a bout how awesome Concepts is and android is indeed terrible when it comes to having good quality apps and pencil support.

[@jackyckbd312]

Square Breaker true i have my note 10+ frustrating using Concept on it with no Transformation tools to use properly. 😭

[@tirtariandi]

I need it only for concept and review a drawing, maybe a bit presentation. But to produce a drawing, probably not.

[@jacklara2690]

Eric, I am working really hard right now to become an architect and your videos are a constant source or hope and encouragement. Your commitment to excellence in all aspects astounding. I seriously cannot get enough of your content. Your architecture practice looks most like the one I want to build than any other out there, and it is because of you that my vision has found room to run. I love this particular video because all of the ways you have grown (in video production) are on display but you let down some of the formality you sometimes have, without being 'goofy'. So grateful for your work. Keep it up! One day I hope we will be peers!

[@dariobustan7361]

Una gran herramienta para el diseño, voy a utilizar en mis proyectos. Thanks Eric

[@DamianoZerneri]

That's what I call an interesting and, above all, educative content. Thank you

[@ACPcoldK555]

Hi Eric, thanks for sharing your workflow. I haven’t had much on site action using the iPad, so your share does provide perspective. I also like using notability. You can drag and drop a whole PDF into the notability app, and markups can be done with pens and highlighters. This is great for overlaying images and markups, and the pages scroll easily. I think acrobat is great, but it’s a bit rigid, whereas notability is more like a scrap book and you can throw images markers on top. Hope that makes sense. I’ve used Bluebeam and thought it worked well, no crashes. I think it poses a problem for contractors who aren’t computer savvy. Like AutoCAD, it’s not powerful like the desktop version. Bluebeam iPad does allow takeoffs, but it doesn’t have snap. Oh, I was also using Bluebeam with a pen, whereas I suspect those reviews were based on touch?

[@bokmshak]

U are the best. U taught so much over the past 3 years. Thank you!

[@bevpearce8254]

best review of anything ever

[@henryli4715]

"I don't like it" proceeds to make a video sketching with it.

[@mckuv]

I am a product designer, and this video is true in my area as well.

[@A.456-c8r]

Strangely I watch his videos to relax, or to let go of my projects burden and not feeling guilty.

[@chiugerardjamesv.7842]

My dream architect.! My parent's dream not architect. Enjoy your creativity guys

[@tatethiele]

Great video, always appreciate your stuff! What background paper textures are you using for your procreate drawings?

[@oscarvidalstudio]

I am a Pc user, I realy didn't find any device good for a portable office since the launch of ipad pro with pencil 2. I use it to the fild work and papperless office. I do not feel confortable with any realy productive task other than taking notes. The app I realy appreciate is Goodnotes for, basic sketching, taking notes, reviewing pdfs, etc...

[@mdlindc]

I love your channel. Back in the mid-80s I went to college to study architecture. Though my life has taken a different turn - I am former 26-year attorney who now teaches yoga - I have never lost my interest in architecture and the work behind the scenes. Thanks for your great content.

[@Godschild77786]

Do you reckon one could become an architect without going to college to study it?

[@justinoffutt7712]

@@Godschild77786 architect here. You need a degree in architecture, ideally a 5-year Bachelors or even a 4-year bachelor plus 1 or 2 years in grad school. Then you have to take 6 ARE exams plus about 3 years of recorded experience to get a license.

[@narratifdesigninc1808]

Thanks for a great review. I've been on the fence for a while, but this has gotten me really excited now.

[@NickTree90]

I have gotten the Paper Like 2 recently. I can tell a bit of difference from the first gen. I would definitely recommend it over glass... but only if you draw/write a lot on the iPad.

[@vinvalgestaltung904]

Thanks man, really good review, just what we needed to see and hear :-) btw. you do really nice videos and work. cheers Dan & Nina

[@30by40]

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[@WillWilliams2001]

This review and presentation was just Excellent! It demonstrates how a clear thinking architect is able to organize thoughts and create a beautiful presentation to boot. Timing was just right for me. As an old retired architect myself, your presentation provided exactly what I was searching for. Thank you for posting this.

[@patrickcloonan1953]

Excellent! This is sharing of information and experience at its best: the content was fluent and easily absorbed - thank you.

[@user-xc4eh4kp9n]

Great presentation, I'm architect. Just curios how is the quality of a rendering or an image when you present to the client with a "matte scree protector". I was wondering if there other screen protectors out there that deliver the same sketchy texture but does not loose the clarity?

[@VoxelArchitects]

we like that wooden stand

[@jamesdecross1035]

Digital art does look a lot of fun but I do think a lot of technology exists only to make life expensive.

[@Stormer1633]

Absolutely, it feels like the rites of passage now for professionals is to constantly learn new apps. I just bought Infinity Publisher, great value.

[@johnboy6799]

@@Stormer1633 you mean Affinity Publisher?

[@Stormer1633]

@@johnboy6799 Yes and Affinity have to other complimentary apps that will make Adobe do some deep thinking

[@Iangrey11]

Apple really nailed it with ipad pro.

[@achavedeacesso]

The "Hey Siri" @ 13:25 activated MY Siri! hahaha

[@murrayhome]

I have used Good notes for mark ups. But I would have a look at the Luna Display dongle let’s you use the iPad as a touch screen for your Mac.

[@LDRep]

17:55 i recommend notablility sir..

[@anona1443]

It looks like only the programmers use the most obsolete thinkpads or Mac airs to get their job done. Architects and youtubers seem to have overthrown other professionals to be the real geeks. 💪

[@michaelbarton8289]

Hey what’s that wooden “x” your using for a stand? Did you make that yourself?

[@timm6798]

i second this, please let us know

[@30by40]

Sorry for the late reply! That's a custom product called the kiXstand. The first run just left the shop... thirtybyforty.com/kixstand

[@joukeput38]

Concepts is a good app to mark and sketch on pdf drawings for example, i use it as a structural engineer to sketch on the drawings i receive from the architect. Its also very good with scale, you can set the scale relative to the screen. So i use a phisical ruler on the screen to measure and draw. Also paperlike 2 is much better then 1.

[@XcaliburReborn]

I hate apple, you're stuck in an expensive ecosystem and they just generally rip people off but I will give credit where credit is due. As a digital artist I have used many brands of drawing tablets like wacom intuos and cintiq, xp pen deco 03, huion, nit even wacom comes close to the experience I've had on my ipad pro. Its flawless when compared to everything else. Even the new samsung tab s7 doesn't quite compete. Yes it has a better screen, but the s pen is still not good enough, the pressure sensativity is sketchy and as far as I can tell tilt is still not supported and the amount of apps available is not as diverse as in the apple app store. Ipad pro as a creative tool is second to none.

[@group1896]

The s-pen does support tilt and the pressure sensitivity is great! What's the sketchy part??

[@CN-dh3ge]

Wait really?? Even until now what do you think?.

[@XcaliburReborn]

@@CN-dh3ge my opinion about the pens did a 180. I much prefer the S-pen now and mainly use my galaxy tab for drawing and most other things as the file manager and basic stuff like signing pdf’s is smoother. I think the illustration apps on iPad are still better tho and swap back to it if I’m doing anything more detailed

[@StephenLee529]

Now that’s what I call a review...great job.

[@studdude100]

I was watching on my iPad, when he said Hey Siri, mine went off too lol