The ability to explain a concept is as important as the design itself. While hyper-realistic renders have their place, the “Diagram” is the tool that actually sells the logic of your project to clients and juries. For this, Benjamin Naudet’s workflow is the industry benchmark. His approach focuses on a clean, mixed-media pipeline—combining the structural precision of SketchUp with the aesthetic finesse of Illustrator and Photoshop.

The Power of the Axonometric

One of the most effective ways to communicate spatial relationships is through the bird’s eye axonometric. In the featured tutorial below, Naudet demonstrates how to take a raw SketchUp export and transform it into a professional diagram using Adobe Illustrator.

Breaking Down the Workflow

Naudet’s tutorials are essential because they follow a repeatable, logical structure that aligns perfectly with the Archiskills philosophy:

• Hybrid Workflows: He doesn’t rely on a single software. Whether it’s SketchUp + Lumion + Photoshop for atmospheric renders or SketchUp + Illustrator for concept diagrams, he proves that the best results come from using the right tool for each layer of the image.

• Maquette Aesthetics: His recent work with D5 Render explores the “Maquette” look—clean, physical-model-style animations that are currently dominating architectural presentations. This style is efficient and high-impact.

• Post-Production Precision: Naudet excels at “the final 10%.” His tutorials on Concept Diagrams show how to use InDesign and Photoshop to add those critical finishing touches—typography, line weights, and atmospheric overlays—that separate a student project from a professional one.

Integrating Naudet’s Methods with Archiskills

To get the most out of these tutorials, we recommend pairing his workflows with our other curated categories. When following his post-production guides, use our Cut Outs to add human scale or our Textures + Materials to enhance your raw exports before they hit Photoshop.

By studying Naudet’s techniques, you aren’t just learning software; you are learning how to engineer a visual narrative that makes your architectural logic undeniable.