Creating 3D Designs with Adobe Tools - Part 2

Overview

Dive into the second part of a comprehensive tutorial series on creating 3D illustrations with Visual Designer Anu Manohar. Learn to design three unique 3D compositions using Adobe Dimension, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Follow along as Anu participates in 36 Days of Type, creates a custom 3D quote, and brings 2D assets to life. Explore the creation of the Wonky Toy project, from developing a shape library to building characters and designing packaging. Discover techniques for previewing and exporting 3D shapes, assigning materials, and setting up renders. Gain insights into logo exploration, composition layout, and the process of creating a 3D Wonky Store. Benefit from an artist spotlight featuring Dev Valladares and learn about lighting setups for 3D scenes. This in-depth tutorial covers a wide range of 3D design techniques and creative processes, providing valuable knowledge for both beginners and experienced designers.

Syllabus

Start
Anu’s work
Wonky Toy project shape library
Creating characters from the toy shapes
Previewing 3D shapes in Illustrator - exporting for Dimension
Importing shapes into Dimension
Using a background image for reference
Editing shapes
Assigning materials to models in Dimension
Setting up a preview render
Examples of other 3D characters
Anu’s logo exploration for her Woky toys brand
Wonky’s packaging design
Creating the packaging in Dimension
Making a pattern with the 3D boxes- composition layout
Walkthrough of making the 3D Wonky project
Highlighting other Wonky designs
Creating a space for the Wonky Store in 3D
Exploration in creating other 3D spaces
Artist Spotlight of Dev Valladares https://www.valladares.dev/
Recap of day 2
Exploring the Wonky Store file in Dimension - build process
Lighting setup for the Wonky Store
Anu’s approach to building the 3D Wonky Store