Spectacles: An Exercise in 3D modelling, rendering and CMF Design
So, on the 14th of July 2021, I got an assignment from a potential recruiter asking me to 3D model and render a 2D technical drawing in Rhinoceros 3D and Luxion Keyshot, respectively. I put every minute of the next 6 days into completing the assignment to the best of my ability. I did not end up getting the job. But here is some of the work I did for the assignment. This is purely an attempt to showcase and educate people about my abilities in 3D modelling as well as rendering.
Once I finished 3D modeling the spectacles Rhinoceros 3D, I scouted for inspiration and made a mood board for the next phase, rendering. I then took elements of the mood board and used them in my renders to show a dynamic environment and highlight the product's details. In my favor, the brief did not mention the product's CMF (color, material & finish), so I got to research and design my combinations.
For the first combination of CMF, I chose to go classic with the tortoiseshell acetate. We see this in a lot of high-end spectacles. But to go with it, I decided polished titanium. Titanium is something we see in many metal frames, but here the bridge of the eyewear is made out of titanium. It adds an overall contrast to the dark and matte-finished tortoiseshell.
For the second CMF, I chose to go with a brushed aluminum finish. Many luxury watch brands like Hublot, Omega, and Rolex use the brushed metal finish, and that's where I got my inspiration. In addition, I decided to have the aluminum anodized in a shade of in-trend blue. Finally, the bridge is polished stainless steel.
