Sketching is probably one of the most important tools that designers have at our disposal. The moment we start dreaming up ideas for a new brief, the pencil is often the first thing we reach for. Drawings are also an invaluable means of making our ideas understood by others and starting those all important conversations that help us work from loose ideas towards refined finished products. If you’re interested in finding out more about the role of sketching in the design process, check out this Core77 article.