Development drawings are preliminary visual representations created by designers at the early stages of a design process to explore and document their ideas. They can take the form of rough sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, storyboards, or other visual aids and are used to test and experiment with different approaches before creating finished designs. The main objective of development drawings is to identify potential problems or areas for improvement early on in the process and make necessary changes before refining and completing documentation and presentation drawings.

Documentation drawings refer to the detailed visual representations that are created to document the technical specifications of a design. These drawings typically include orthogonal drawings, architectural plans, elevations and sections, packaging nets and technical flats, perspective drawings and paraline drawings, among others. They are used to communicate precise measurements, materials and construction details to manufacturers, engineers or other professionals involved in the production or implementation of a design. They can be completed manually using technical drawing equipment but are nowadays more commonly produced using digital software (CAD programs).

Presentation drawings refer to visual representations created by designers to communicate and showcase their design concepts to clients, stakeholders or other audiences. These drawings can be manually or digitally created, and can take the form of rendered impressions of buildings, environments or objects, illustrations, documentation drawings, or storyboards. They are often a part of mock-ups, concept boards, or style guides that provide a comprehensive overview of a design project. Presentation drawings are used to effectively convey the intended look and feel of a design, as well as to highlight its key features and benefits. They are also useful in gaining approval and feedback from clients or stakeholders and can aid in making design decisions by providing a visual reference. The quality and accuracy of presentation drawings are crucial in ensuring that a design is effectively communicated and understood by its intended audience.

This is a traditional form of collage where physical materials, such as paper, photographs or fabric, are cut, torn and layered to create a new composition.

This is a collage created using digital tools, such as image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop). Digital collage can involve combining digital images, illustrations and other graphic elements to create a new composition.

This is a type of collage that focuses specifically on combining photographs to create a new composition. Photomontage can involve combining multiple photographs into a single image or layering different elements of photographs to create a new image.

This is a high-quality printing technique that involves transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then onto the paper. Offset printing is commonly used for printing books, magazines, brochures and other high-volume printing projects.

This is a printing technique that involves printing digital files directly onto paper or other substrates. Digital printing is commonly used for printing short runs of business cards, postcards and other promotional materials.

This is a printing technique that involves using a mesh stencil to transfer ink onto paper or other substrates. Screen printing is commonly used for printing t-shirts and posters.

This is a technique in which an image is etched, cut or scratched into a flat surface, before the plate is covered in ink. The ink is wiped from the surface, remaining only in the grooves and then passed through a press to transfer ink to paper.

This is a technique used to print from a raised surface after areas have been cut away.

This is a technology that uses a high-powered laser beam to cut or engrave various materials, such as wood, acrylic, paper and metal. The laser beam is directed by a computer-controlled machine that follows a digital design or pattern. The laser creates precise and clean cuts with minimal waste. Laser cutting is commonly used in visual communication design to create intricate shapes, patterns and designs for various applications, such as signage, packaging and art installations, as well as a kit of parts that can be constructed into architectural models.

This is a process of creating physical objects from digital designs using a 3D printer. The printer reads a computer-aided design (CAD) file and then lays down successive layers of material, such as plastic or metal, until the object is complete. This technology allows for the creation of complex forms and designs that would be difficult or impossible to make with traditional modelling methods.