Design Rumour

Design Rumour

Design Rumour featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Mountain God

An ongoing character design project, sparked by the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional culture found in The Mountain God and the Proud Insect, is currently in progress. Employing a blend of 2D and 3D techniques, it meticulously captures fantastical creatures from diverse angles. Traditional Chinese elements are seamlessly woven into the designs, adding depth and authenticity to the characters. This fusion of age-old tradition with cutting-edge technology results in characters that exude a unique and captivating essence of traditional heritage.

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Procedural Landscapes

Procedural Landscapes is an avant-garde digital art project that merges the essence of nature with the precision of technology. Using advanced procedural generation techniques, it crafts an array of landscapes, from serene earthly forests to intriguing alien terrains. Each creation is a testament to the project's core challenge: reimagining the boundaries of creativity through algorithmic art. This endeavor not only showcases the diversity and complexity of digital environments but also highlights the potential of procedural generation in expanding the horizons of artistic expression.

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Aitable

Standard designs for a table this heavy would require a thick section under the tabletop. Artificial intelligence presents a powerful tool to search for structurally more efficient design strategies to deliver radically new aesthetics, producing zero wastage in the fabrication. Using precise 3DPrinted sand molds, the three unique legs are cast in bronze and manually polished, creating sophisticated effects of nuanced reflections under changing light conditions. AI Table showcases how digital design can foster creativity and pragmatism.

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Kallucci Boot

The main idea of the designer was bring through simple elements, such as rocks, the aspect of durability and resistance that the product needed, directly approaching its use and the customers lifestyle. The added crystals serve to bring a highlight to the main object, giving a mystical air arousing the curiosity of potential customers.

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Spiderweb

The main idea was to create something that brings all the attention to the product, using less elements as possible and creating some connection with the target public at the same time. The web element also refers to the grip of the shoe and his wild nature, bringing a personification to the product. The mood also transmits technology, present on the shoe essence and a pinch of a mystical language that comes with the spider web element that also represents the shoesole grip.

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Ruelle

This 3D project was realized in order to capture the atmosphere and aura of the old Tunisian city center. Based on a real alley in the old downtown of Tunis, all variations of textures and degraded surfaces have been done manually. The main goal was to achieve some photorealistic renders that tell a story and engage the viewer in a mixed feeling trip while exploring different CGI renders moods and experiment new shading and Texturing workflows.

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