Car Design sketching
Side View
A course by Berk Kaplan , Car designer
About the video: Side View
Overview
“We will start with the side view of the car, as it is the most representative of the proportions of any car sketch. ”
In this video lesson Berk Kaplan addresses the topic: Side View, which is part of the Domestika online course: Car Design sketching. Discover the key elements of good car design sketching. Learn how to effectively communicate your ideas and bring them to life on paper. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In the previous lessons we already practiced with different practice files and we learned all the basics. Now finally it's time to start our final project. In the final project we will sketch the same car from different angles. We will start with the side view of the car because the side view is the most representative for the proportions of any car sketch. Then we will go on with the 3 quarter front view and 3 quarter rear view. Starting on the empty page with a big sketch can be a little bit scary so we will start by small sketches. Starting with the small doodles will help us to find the...”
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Course summary for: Car Design sketching
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Category
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Areas
Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching

Berk Kaplan
A course by Berk Kaplan
Berk Kaplan is a renowned car designer known for his passion and expertise in sketching cars. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has collaborated with esteemed brands such as Audi, Lamborghini, and Italdesign, part of the Volkswagen Group. Berk's journey in car design began during his studies in product design, where he landed an internship at Ford's design studio and worked as a part-time junior designer in a construction vehicle company.
After completing his bachelor's degree, Berk pursued a master's in car design in Italy, further refining his skills and gaining invaluable experience. His dedication and talent led him to work as an exterior car designer at Design Storz in Austria. Inspired by his love for sketching and his desire to share his knowledge, Berk embarked on a freelance career and dedicated himself to creating educational car design content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
With Berk Kaplan as your guide, you'll benefit from his extensive industry experience, insider knowledge, and passion for sketching. Through his expert instruction and insights, you'll unlock your creative potential and develop the skills to sketch car designs that capture the essence and emotions of your imagination.
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