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Foundation Track
Sync your hand to your mind!
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Martijn van de Wiel
Founder of Design Sketching.
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"When we sketch, we think with our hands"
– Martijn van de Wiel
Sync your hand to your mind!
The Foundation Track is aimed at designers needing 2D fluency.
Featuring the first two nodes of the Design Sketching Triad™—the mind and the hand, this track is setup to build visual courage and train your core sketching skills.
What’s Included:
Phase 1 and 2: Full access to two learning phases (mind+hand).
Premium Resources: My signature reference book, "This is not a drawing class."
Expert Methods: a time-saving Professional Workflow to maximise your output.
After completing this track you will be able to:
Control your lines and gain confidence
Sketch faster and create better solutions
Sell your ideas with compelling visual stories
Trusted by 12,600+ Designers
I’ve helped thousands of professionals bridge the gap between their ideas and the page. here is what they say:
“I enjoyed a lot this course, because the contents were taught in a very dynamic and understandable way.”
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Industrial designer
“It’s amazing that within only 4 weeks I’ve started to see all objects in the world differently.”
Julia Lebedeva
Interaction Designer
"A perfect balance between theory and practice. I gained more from this course than from multiple university classes."
Gabriel Lyra
Designer | Professor at Universidade de Brasília
Contents:
The Foundation Track is focussed on the first two nodes of the Design Sketching Triad™ – the Mind and the Hand.
This Track is about syncing your Hand to your Mind. Built on the methodology of the triad we focus on building your core sketching skills one-by-one, to help you work confidently and fluently.
Phase 1
The Mind: Visual Courage
The Engine of Ideation — 16 Lessons
Stop the frustration of "drawing well" while trying to think. This milestone removes the fog of perfectionism by separating Exploration from Communication. Ideate distraction-free and communicate your most valuable ideas with maximum impact.
Phase 2
The Hand: Core Skills
The Foundation of Flow — 39 Lessons
Stop fighting your tools and start mastering them. This milestone replaces physical frustration with 2D fluency, building the muscle memory needed for your hand to follow your mind. By mastering line control, form definition, and shading with markers, you turn sketching into a fluid, automatic extension of your design process.
Bonus Content:
Reference Booklet
This is Not a Drawing Class!
This reference book on design sketching contains four chapters packed with best practices and insight!
Professional Workflow
Cheating Perspective
In this bonus module you will learn a clever workflow used by many professional designers to stay in control of your perspective sketches.
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Join the Professional Track today and experience what controlled, intuitive design sketching feels like.
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Leading design schools integrate these methods into their curricula.
About your Instructor
Martijn van de Wiel – Founder of Design Sketching with over 25 years of experience at leading design schools worldwide. Martijn is known for translating complex principles into clear, practical journeys. His work is followed by more than 1.3 million design enthusiasts globally.
Frequently asked questions
You've got questions. We've got answers.
How much time do I need to commit each week?
The track is entirely self-paced, allowing you to move through the 3 phases at a speed that fits your professional schedule. Most designers find that 3–4 hours per week provides the perfect balance between learning and practice.
Do I need specific software or hardware to participate?
No. The principles of the Mind-Hand-Eye Alignment apply to both analog and digital sketching. Whether you prefer a pen and paper or a Wacom/iPad, the focus is on your cognitive process and motor control, not the tool.
Read more about my thoughts on using digital tools here.
I’m already a professional; is this too basic for me?
The Professional Track is specifically designed to strip away "tedious construction" in favor of intuitive 3D logic used in high-level design studios. It moves beyond basic perspective into advanced form deconstruction and communicative sketching.
What is the difference between this and the Certification Program?
The Professional Track focuses on mastering the core skills of the 3-Phase Path. The Certification Program (Phase 4) adds professional end-to-end workflows and includes personal feedback, a portfolio review, and a formal certificate.
Is there a path to upgrade if I want the Certificate later?
Yes. Your investment in the Professional Track is fully credited toward the Certification Program. You can focus on building your foundation now and upgrade to Phase 4 when you are ready for expert validation.
What if the course isn't a right fit for me?
I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you feel the journey isn't aligning with your goals, you can request a full refund—no questions asked.