Henry Gao

You see, I’ve always been drawn to pen and paper. Maybe it was my dad’s artistic energy or the only activity that didn’t bore me.

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.

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San Francisco, CA

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http://www.henrygao.com/

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