Daciano da Costa: a case study on the importance of Drawing in Design conceptual process

Abstract

This paper, stems from a research project, aims to disseminate among the international scientific community the thought of Daciano da Costa (1930-2005) given the importance he conferred to Drawing, throughout his teaching career and his professional practice as a reference figure in the Design of the twentieth century in Portugal. We focus on the important role played by Drawing within the conceptual Design process, through the case study Daciano da Costa. As Design is inseparable from project’s methodology, Drawing is assumed as an essential operating support in the Design process.