Daryl Johnson has carried the same leather bound sketch pad with him since 1984. The founder of Johnson Architecture has hand drafted every project he's designed, rejecting more than minimal ...

On Bill Hook's drawing table are three small petri dishes filled with dirt. They were brought in by an architect who wants Hook to match the subtle color differences of each sample in several ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jonathon Keats is a writer and artist who critiques museum exhibits. This article is more than 10 years old. Building the Vitra ...

The element of surprise is an inherent part of the creative process. Even those who meticulously plan out their projects can be unexpectedly stymied or inspired by the friend/foe of a blank canvas, ...