Should I really be good at sketching to become a fashion designer ?

Hi Saivaishnavi,

To become a successful designer, being good at sketching will definitely be an advantange. Designers sketch their inspirations, ideas and come up to their final designs only after a lot of exploration and illustration. Quick sketching helps them to communicate with thier clients in an effective way. But sketching is just one part of the job. Designers need to be educated and aware about everything from materials to current affairs, One need to be strong and confident in their design concepts, design process and vision. A vision to be better and different.

If you are a person with basic drawing skills and decent understanding of art mediums and materials, you can still make it to become a successful fashion designer. You need to be ready and cuious to learn new things and have your own voice in your works. Because, Design is not art, its applied arts where u need to be much more than an artist or an illustrator. There are few designers who made it big inpsite of being average in their illustration skills.

Designers are known for thier design process and unique style that make them irreplaceable.Being a design student I personally come across a lot of people who take up the course or fashion design career only because of their interest or skills in sketching. But honestly, thats not enough.

Anyone can become a designer if they are hard working, willing to learn new subjects and be dedicated to their work. Fashion business demands a lot from you. If you believe you have what it takes, then you can definitely become a successful designer. Focus on what you are good at and make it your strength also try to be consistent in all the subjects.

Anyways Sketching is a skill more than a talent, u can totally be good in it if you practise more without giving up.

All the best.

Hey Sai Vaishnavi,

Strong drawing skills are a must in fashion, as designers need to be able to take a concept and get it down on paper. So, to become a successful fashion designer then you need to have a strong drawing skills to keep all your creativity on the paper.