Paper Talk #83 You only need 3 line weights
To make your plans pop and look professional
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Hi there,
Making many things work together seamlessly is no easy task. That’s why, when it comes to choosing line weights in a drawing, we believe that moderation is our best friend.
We've refined our plans to work with just three line weights, allowing us to create a clear and effective visual hierarchy that's easy to read—and even easier to work with. Sounds impossible, right? Especially when drawings are rich in detail and packed with valuable information, it may seem at first glance like more weights are involved.
But no—just three.
Here’s a breakdown of the line weights we use, the thickness ratio between them, and how we apply each one in our drawings.
But before we dive in, you might want to check out these earlier lessons:
