Platform sketch

How Uber works, sketched

A pencil sketch of Uber (Ride-hailing company): its type of work and the facts from our listing: fee, minimum payout, payout speed and sign-up.

Drawn in 7 stages, the way an illustrator fills a field sketchbook. Press play to watch it drawn. Every number comes from our listings · How we research

How Uber works, sketchedFreelanceSites sketchbook

Finished sketch: 7 stages, 117 pencil marks

Blocking in the page
Drawing the ride platforms scene
Uber, in pencil
The facts, on sticky notes
How it works, in one line
Shading from the upper left
Caption

The facts in this sketch

Fee: Service fee varies by trip
Minimum payout: $1
Payout speed: Weekly, or up to 6x daily with Ins…
Sign-up: Quick profile or ID review
Who can join: 74 countries
Paid via: Bank transfer, Instant Pay debit c…

Full wording on the Uber profile. Sketch values are shortened; amounts on a $100 payment are an example worked out from the listed fee.

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