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Senior Zenith: 3d Modeling in Blender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After a couple of months of teaching myself Blender, a 3D modeling program, I created the piece above. For this project, a lot of my early time was spent learning how to navigate the 3D space inside Blender, as well as how to model. I then created a test scene so I could familiarize myself with the process of modeling a mini diorama from start to finish. The next steps were to sketch my final scene, then begin modeling. Once done with modeling, I did the texturing and lightning, then finally rendered out the image you see above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give the scene some character, I added a lot of small details like wooden crates and barrels. I also made the house into a blacksmith shop, placing an anvil and hammer outside. I also gave it a cartooney feel by adding subtle black outlines around the different objects I modeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project helped me realize how much I’m capable of learning if I truly apply myself in a situation. I’m also very glad to have had the chance to learn an entirely new program on top of the plethora of knowledge I’ve gained from Freestyle over the past two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Product Design: Coastline Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To start this project, I first came up with a company called Coastline Coffee, which I imagined to be a modern coffee company. I then sketched out a logo, incorporating many modern elements. Then in Illustrator, I brought my logo to life. I also designed a label for a bag of coffee and placed my new logo on that. The label and logo were then placed on mockups, which was very satisfying to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project helped me learn how to make specific design choices in order to stay in alignment with a certain aesthetic. Through the use of clean edges, curves, and gradients, I think I really stayed true to the modern aesthetic that I was initially aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior PSA: Just Roll With It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When I selected the saying “just roll with it” for my PSA, I knew I wanted to incorporate a metaphor in my design somehow. I eventually accomplished this through the bowling ball and pins, which signify just rolling with whatever may come your way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The red coloring catches the viewer’s attention, then the playful effects on the “just roll with it” text helps the viewer to relax and adopt a more lighthearted mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project taught me how to make design choices in order to invoke a certain feeling in the viewer. I also really enjoyed giving the bowling ball and pins a greater meaning in the overall piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below is a short video showcasing my favorite and best projects from the past two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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