The Studio Companion Series consists of four books, available separately or as a set and provides a launch pad into the study of design and architecture. Clear instructions and a wealth of examples give students a comprehensive look at the entire design process from concept to presentation. Developed for today"s student, the books present material in a contemporary and graphic manner and are compact and highly portable. The series includes: Design Basics, Drafting Basics, 3D Design Basics and Presentation Basics. 3D Design Basics explores basic three-dimensional options for presenting design ideas, including models, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings. Students will be exposed to a variety of model-building tools and methods and learn how to start designing with quick rip-and-tear models.