Design Challenge Up and Running!

Jan 21, 2025

And we did it - day one is officially done! ๐ŸŽ‰ I started the 5-day design challenge by breaking down how layers work for interiors and how to pick the right composition with purpose.

If you haven’t already signed up for the Drawing Design Challenge, make sure to do it HERE! It’s a 5-day challenge where you’ll be designing and drawing on your iPad using the Procreate app. You’ll learn different techniques like creating a floor plan, designing furniture from scratch, and integrating a collage approach, among others.

Layers might not create the drawing itself, but they’re key for flexibility - allowing you to color selected areas without affecting the rest of the composition. And don’t forget the magical DUPLICATE button (in addition to its trusty friend, the UNDO button ๐Ÿ˜…)!

Here’s a funny story: When I first got my very first iPad 7 years ago, I had no idea there was an eraser in Procreate. So, what did I do? I’d pick the same color as the background, create a new layer, and color over the line I wanted to erase. I thought I was totally nailing digital drawing LOL. As you can imagine, that didn’t last long ๐Ÿ˜…

But hey, I started somewhere, and this is why I’m so passionate about this challenge - to help you avoid those roadblocks and shorten your learning curve!

So, starting with layers has a personal connection to my own journey when I was just starting out - except I didn’t have a mentor, and it took me years to figure things out, not to mention finding the right brushes and, yes, erasers! 

This is WHY this challenge is so important for you! You get to learn my golden nuggets, my experience and knowledge - all for free!

Speaking of which, a quick reminder: you have 10 days of free access to the challenge until the end of January. After that, it will become a paid product priced at 99 euros, so, make sure you soak it all up while it’s still free.

Now, let's dive into sheet composition. Here’s my confession: I’ve never really followed the “rules” of composition. My goal is simple - show my client what their space will look like, no complications, no clutter. Just high-end, harmonious clarity. That’s what led me to create my ASDB composition rules, and it’s why I can confidently design stunning projects like these:

Alright, here’s a quick recap of Day 1:

  •  How to create a winning composition from scratch
  •  The magic of layers and how they’ll speed up your entire design process

Now it’s time for Day 2 - draw a floor plan to scale, from scratch, and dive into my golden nuggets on floor plans - let’s gooo!!


AND! You can get my comprehensive roadmap for all types of interiors including social media strategies for creatives and AI insights in my full drawing course 3D Drawing for Business, Design, and Life.

AND you can get exclusive early bird access which opens TOMORROW!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get it HERE (and check out our updated landing page with all the new copy and interior designs - we’ve been preparing it over the last few days!).

Keep that creative momentum going!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Access Day 1 from the Challenge
๐Ÿ‘‰ Get ahead with Day 2

P.S. If you’re loving the challenge so far, make sure to share your progress with me - I’m always here to cheer you on and offer feedback. You got this! ๐Ÿ’ช

Happy creating,
Anna at @andshedrawsbig

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