DESIGN PORTFOLIO

3D Modelling

Using a combination of client-provided reference imagery, additional 3D models, and photogrammetry scans captured directly from the showroom using RealityCapture, I meticulously recreated simplified representations of the requested car models. The process included modeling accurate exterior surfaces and key internal features such as suspension and drivetrain components, ensuring a balance between realism and optimization for web use.

Details

The client provided custom interiors designed by a third-party studio, which I replicated in Blender as low-poly models suitable for use in the configurator. Additionally, the client had bespoke wheel designs created to match the aesthetic of a classic car. To accurately recreate these, I used reference photos I captured during a visit to their facility, ensuring the digital models were faithful to the original designs while optimized for performance.

Amphibian Assassin

Realtime model of a defensive little frog. Sculpted in Nomad. Retopologized in CozyBlanket, textured in Substance Painter. lighting & rendering in Blender.

Details

The Swords say "Frog" in Kanji

The Cowboy

Realtime model of a rancher. Sculpted in Nomad, retopologized in Blender, textured in Substance Painter & photoshop. Lighting, rigging & rendering in Blender.

Process Breakdown

Retro Zombie Project

I decided to take inspiration from early 3D games to showcase my zombie animation in a retro style. This allowed me to produce stylised assets that fit the theme quickly and effectively.

Below to the left are the reference images I used as inspiration. My main references were Silent Hill (1999), Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Blood (1997).

Below right is my process for creating a low-poly zombie in the style of early 3D games. It was modeled and rigged in Blender and Textured in Procreate.

Modeling the Scene

Using blockouts and other simple modelling techniques, I was able to quickly create a graveyard scene that evoques a bleake and dusky atmosphere, the scenery was very much inspired by Silent Hill and Blood.

I was able to create low-resolution textures by taking images and reducing their size dramatically. This helps to solidify the retro aesthetic that I wanted to portray.

Rendered Animation

Here is the rendered + composited animation.

Mr J.

Realtime Portrait of the Clown Prince of Crime. Sculpted in Nomad. Retopologized in CozyBlanket, textured in Substance Painter. Groom, rigging, lighting & rendering in Blender.

Wireframe & AO Pass

My Showreel

Vehicles

Set in a world where robots are sentient, I made sure to create futuristic vehicles that reflect the world we wished to convey. My inspirations for the vehicles included: Neon Genesis Evangelion, WipEout, Back to the Future and Akira.

Alleyway Scene

A pivotal point in the story is when our protagonist enters an alleyway. I paid close attention to show that it was a neglected part of the city however still implemented the bright cartoon style. I modelled every asset in the scene down to the weeds and utilised textures from texturehaven along with Blender's shader editor.

Initial Ideas

I was originally going to model a non-player character for the game but after consideration I decided to help make an RC car to be controlled in-game due to my prior experience modelling a car. I started by drawing insportation to use as a basis for the model. I was lead to more realistic Tamiya style 70s and 80s RC cars for inspiration. After not managing to create an accurate suspension system in my last car I took on the challenge and created a double wishbone suspension setup that should work properly once rigged.

Rough Bodywork and Wheels

I roughed out the plastic body fairings using primitive shapes before subdividing them for a smooth finish. After feedback from the client I re-modelled the wheels with a higher detail rim and tyre tread pattern.

Quick Blender Project

I decided to practice creating environments quickly in blender so that I am more familiar with it in order to produce faster and better results. I started with a photoscan from Texture Haven of mossy rocks using a displacement modifier. The texture comes with a height map that I plugged into the displacement modifier using subdivision to produce uneven ground. I also added an alpha map so that the edges of the texture would fade out helping it to blend into the background better. Then I added an HDRI of a forest from Polyhaven along with a diffuse volume cube and some spotlights to create some interesting light shafts. Because I am using Eevee which is more like a game engine than a renderer and there are not many reflections on the stones, the HDRI is not doing much in the way of lighting, I am simply using it as a background

Modeling Objects

I modelled a simple Olmec style statue to texture and decide on layout. I began texturing in substance to try and create a weathered look. I Modelled some rocks and textured them in substance to add a few more background objects to the scene

Final Render

Here is what I came up with. I am quite happy with it for a quick Eevee render.