Sketchbook Audio

Im Back and better than ever! 

Ive decided to move the video portion of this podcast over to the Instagram page, Sketchbook_Audio and do that in sync with this Anchor.fm podcast.  Hopefully it works out well for everyone!

On this episode, ive got a lot to talk about, but it'll basically be a "whats to come" in the near future on upcoming episodes.  

Im going to hit hot topics like retro designs (Corvette, Mustang, Bronco etc), Color theory and the importance of not just offering people all black interiors, and in the next coming episodes, shoes and fashion design!

Im BACK! So, LETS DO THIS!

While i wasnt personally at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show, i did spend a lot of time online watching the live reveals and checking out all of the pictures of some of the more interesting and creative designs/concepts. 

Included in that list and also on this episode are:

Nissan Ariya

Daihatsu WakuWaku

Suzuki Waku SPO

Toyota e-Racer and a bunch more! 

Check it all out on Sketchbook_Audio as well as on my youtube channel - Ryan Sketch

Hey guys, Ryan Sketch here and I am super excited about this episode because you can see the full video/live stream review I did of this book on Sketchbook_Audio instagram page.  

This book, IDrawCars is, as the kids say these days, LIT!

Best bang for your buck when it comes to tools of the trade and it makes for a perfect travel companion!  

Go check out IDRAWCO.com and buy yourself a copy or two! Take some pictures of your practice work and post them to your instagram page and then give me a shoutout! 

Last but not least, someone leaked some footage of the Ford Bronco startup screen and new Badge!! This vehicle is going to be HUGE For Ford because it'll (Hopefully) give them a fighting chance against RAM and Jeep.  Listen, i love the wrangler, but maybe its time for the king to take a seat....or at least move over a bit!

Hey friends and fellow designers, did you know that the IAA /Frankfurt international auto show occurred this week? Did you miss all of the excitement?

Well fear NOT ! I will be talking about my favorite vehicles from this years show including the Honda E, some really sexy Audi's including an autonomous offroader! SAY WHAT?! Oh, and Lamborghini finally made a hybrid... no, hell hath not freezeth over, but electrification is real and its hitting the streets hard!

I found some interesting tech on instagram and i wanted to share that with everyone....so head over to the Sketchbook_Audio Insta page and see what im talking about!

Sketchbook Audio is now streaming on Youtube! So check it all out here on Anchor.fm (download the android or apple app) and/or you can find me on youtube.  Just search Sketchbook Audio or Ryan Sketch 

Its been a rough couple of months, but i managed to pull through.  Ultimately, i got some place i really wanted to be and working for a great company, Fox Shocks in Sunny San Diego! Yes, it still means a whales Vag@#$  

So after my brief story telling, lets discuss some awesome wagons that are headed our way. Thats right, the AUDI RS6 AVANT IS COMING TO THE USA!!!!  

My distaste for the word "Coupe" Being bastardized on lifted sedan/crossovers

Lastly, im taking my 2019 RAV4 Adventure out to OTAY Lake tomorrow afternoon for some light off-roading and some incredible scenery! 

Wheels - Aston Martin has a new, sexy special edition DBS out called the DBS Superleggera "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and the wheels ARE EPIC! So lets talk about.... WHEELS!  Specifically directional wheels.  Ralph Gilles hates 'em, but its a trend thats picking up more and more rapidly as electrification becomes more mainstream

Hatchbacks and Hot Hatches -  Apparently, and this is news to me, the USA HATES them.  Why? Probably because they are too busy sucking down all of the Crossover and SUV bullshit the inudstry keeps shoving down their throats.  Well thats fine and all, but lets take a moment to appreciate the oddball BMW X2 as a sporty hatchback, and then remember that we still have the GTI and Golf-R....but its not enough!  Oh and, i think Jeep should offer a Compass Trackhawk........ yeah, i said it.

Stealth and 3000GT/GTO - these are the twins that made my dreams wet as a young man.  And im STILL drooling over them.  Active Aero, Active Exhaust, AWD and ALL WHEEL STEERING???? in 1991 (through 1999)  Thats bonkers! But good luck finding a GOOD used one with low miles for anything under 30k.  OK lets be honest, good luck finding one period in good condition.  

Side note, Toyota is offering NEW Body parts for the MKIII and MKIV Supras!  Yes, you read that right, NEW.  As in, fresh off the (Stamping) press, warrantied and everything else that comes with the word NEW from an OEM. 

Passing of a friend - My good friend Rick past away a couple nights ago.  He will be missed.  But he left behind a legacy and a story, of being good to one another. 

Cosplay - Well, looks like i'll  be suiting up as the Joker and Captain Deadpool at this years Motor City Comic Con in Novi (This weekend, May 17th-19th)

Thoughtful and SMART Design - 2020 Kia Soul, 2020 Kia Telluride and 2019 Volvo XC40

Listen, the automotive industry isnt always "Lit" so in the mean time, i need to entertain you all with some reviews on some cars, products, and even architecture I come across in my daily.  Thats OK though, right?!  Of course it is! because i promise i wont bore you with reviews on the Yugo or the Pinto or anything else as sad as that..... actually, that could be a fun episode - "Top ten WORST/UGLIEST auto designs in history" hmmmm.

Next week, be sure to tune in as we dive into our cell phones.... past present and future designs.  

Lets do this!

Ok so i finally was able to get my buddy Anthony onto the show (hes super important and a busy mo-fo) and he has quite a bit to say about Transformers (toys and movies) and some things to say about the MCU (including End Game - will Ant Man Defeat the Mad Titan by crawling into his buthole????!!!) and the DCU (Which i have a few things to say myself).

Then we are going to discuss other things and you are going to love every minute of it! 

This isnt really design related today, but, its just some of the stuff that inspires me and keeps me going.

Hey, YOU! yes you, my fellow listeners... Have you seen Batman Vs. Superman? Did you love or hate it? Either way, id love to know about it! So, shoot me a message here on Anchor, or leave me a message/tag me in a post on Instagram - @Sketchbook_Audio

If you HAVE seen batman V Superman, well, yours truly blows up... quite literally!