Sketches and sketch-modeling are rapid, low-cost ways to communicate ideas.

Quick paper models (left) rapidly explore a variety of different form factors for a modular firepit design (final product, right).

Story-board and foam-core sketch of an idea for an audiovisual novel with integrated soundtrack. This low-resolution prototype was enough to communicate the idea to potential users early in the project, realize it was unlikely to be successful, and move on to more promising ideas without wasted resources.