"Also, the article is very well written. Before putting down someone else's opinion, rereading the article might prove wise. I think the author presented the issues objectively, dispassionately, and comprehensively. They are very clearly stated without any objectionable bias. Well done, Mr. Alviani! "

"According to an Industrial Designer, sketching skills (which she lacks) are not required to design. Perhaps not always, though I would bet she's made use of someone else's skill on more than one occasion... especially in her presentations. Unless they are designed to induce sleep, successful presentations require graphics, as most people are not able to visualize during the conceptual design stage without them. Even people with excellent reading skills grasp a concept more quickly with visuals-and they are not forced to choose between reading or listening during a presentation. Regardless, the point of the article, I think, is that, though a lack of rendering skills may not make a designer unsuccessful, taking the time to increase your own skills can only give added value to whatever else you may offer a future employer or client. "