Henry Gao, San Francisco, CA (2026)

When someone asks me why I studied architecture, the answer doesn’t lie in a single lightbulb moment because the truth is, it’s always been what I’ve been pursuing. Nothing felt more right in this world than when I was drawing. I started sketching when I was 6 years old. When my parents saw that I could do more than stick figures, they began taking me out to significant architectural sites in Chin

a. I’d spend half and full days just sitting out there with my big sketchbook. I’d be mesmerized by their proportion, symmetry, and details, and most importantly, how I felt every time I looked up. Today, I am a San Francisco-based architectural designer, illustrator, artist, and photographer. I take every bit of inspiration from my childhood into my everyday work. I don’t just design spaces – I tell stories through them. Whether I’m designing a project for a client or filming educational videos for the architectural community, there is nothing else that feels more like home.

02/09/2026

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In this beginner-friendly training, Henry Gao will show you a simple, no-stress way to start using Morpholio Trace on the iPad — and how it fits naturally into the work you already do.

This session is designed for designers who are brand new to digital drawing and want an easy on-ramp. You’ll learn how Morpholio Trace can help you:

• Sketch early concepts quickly
• Mark up PDFs without printing
• Use plant and tree stencils for clearer drawings
• Explore perspective and space faster
• Revise designs without starting from scratch

Henry will walk through real examples and short, practical demos to show how the iPad can save time and reduce friction — while still keeping the hand-drawn look you know and love.

09/06/2024

🎨 Ready to take your iPad skills to the next level? Join my iPad for Architects live workshops, and I’ll show you how to transition smoothly to digital drawing without losing your hard-won skills... 🚀

From picking the best drawing apps to integrating them into your workflow, you’ll learn tips and tricks to become faster and more efficient—all while having fun!

We’ll dive into real-world case studies, brainstorms, client presentations, construction visits, and more. Plus, you can ask me anything iPad-related for free!

🌍 TWO sessions to fit your time zone:
🗓️ Sept 11, 12pm PT
🗓️ Sept 12, 8pm PT

Secure your spot now! Link in bio. Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

03/25/2024

We are kicking off day one of iPad for Architects summit tomorrow morning! If you want to be the first to see our brand new workshops, make sure you sign up today.

Link in bio ☝️

03/11/2024

Register today (link in bio)☝️and mark your calendars for March 26th - 31st.

My friend David Drazil (you might know him from Sketch Like an Architect) and I have joined forces to bring you our inaugural iPad for Architects Summit.

Think of it as a spin-off of the popular Sketching Retreat, but tailored exclusively for designers wielding iPads.

Dubbed IFA (because, you know, that’s how the cool kids refer to it), this FREE 6-day online event is all about empowering architects, interior designers, landscape and urban professionals to harness the full potential of their iPads — from sketching to project management and even on-site visits.

We’ve lined up an incredible roster of world-class instructors who’ve put together special workshops on Procreate, Morpholio Trace, Concept, Sketchup, and more, just for you.

02/24/2023

Check out this week's new tutorial - 15 Steps Interior Design Drawing on the iPad.

Happy Friday!

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02/10/2023

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