Insights on Design Sketching

In this blog, I will take time to reflect on my work, as a professional designer as well as a design educator, and write about the insights I have gained along the way.

Enjoy and feel free to leave a comment!

Oct 1, 2025

My switch to the Podia platform!

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I have been looking for a platform that would enable me to sell and host my Design Sketching courses for a long time!

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Sep 16, 2025

The sketching paradox!

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Why sketching messy is more difficult than you think.

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Jun 4, 2025

Don’t get me wrong. I still teach sketching classes, but the format has changed drastically and I hardly ever use the chalkboard anymore. However, sketching on a chalkboard was a magical and highly satisfying experience that I enjoyed doing very much!...

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Mar 26, 2024

My thoughts on digital sketching

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I often get questions from students about the use of sketching tablets and software to replace pen, paper and markers. To help anyone struggling with these questions I would like to share my thoughts here with you ...

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Mar 26, 2024

Back to the classroom?

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It just dawned on me recently: all learning activities need a home – a space where learning takes place, where instructions are given and where practice is done ...

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Mar 25, 2024

It's about time

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Writing has been on my list for way too long and, as with all things that are stuck on lists, I know that taking a first step is all that is needed to get started. For this blog I am finally taking that step ...

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Advance your creative superpower!

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About Martijn

Hi, I am Martijn van de Wiel – Founder of Design Sketching™

With 25+ years of experience teaching at leading design schools worldwide, I have helped thousands of students bridge the gap to industry performance. I am wildly excited that my label – Design Sketching™ is globally recognised and followed by more than 1 million design enthusiasts!

Design schools Martijn has worked with include: