VEHICLE & PROP DESIGN - Final Project

22.11.21 - 6.12.21  (week 14 - week 15)

Sajiya Mir (0340836)

VEHICLE & PROP DESIGN

Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media  

Final Project 

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Instructions

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Final Project 

Week 14:

Initially, I started working on Zbrush to get all of the sizes of the different parts correct, but since Mr. Kannan said I could continue working on Zbrush instead of drawing, I agreed that working with ZBrush would produce a better result. I began by mapping out the basic shapes of the vehicle and some of the prop placements.

Fig.1.0 Vehicle block out

I began detailing it once I was satisfied with how it looked. I carved out the other parts and used alpha for the patterns. I changed a few details from my original designs, such as holding the lantern. I made it more round, and I also changed the chimney to be more curved, as advised by Mr. Kannan.

Fig.1.1 Vehicle Detailing 

Lastly, I added the lanterns, I ended up using the same lantern design I had made for my anatomy character so that there was a consistency and also because it was easier to reuse and make a new one. 

Fig.1.2 Final Vehicle 

Week 15:

This week I focused on coloring and finishing up the vehicle. It was hard to get the colors I had initially picked for my project one so I improvised a few parts to make it look more traditional. I took a lot of inspiration from gypsy wagons for the color scheme. 

Fig.1.3 Vehicle Color

Fig.1.4 Vehicle with an added platform

Lastly, I made the props. I changed my initial idea of making it lanterns and cutlery store to a fruits and vegetable store after research on marketplaces. I took the images of fruit textures and painted them on the subtools, this save a lot of time and I was able to finish the prop quickly. 

Fig.1.5 Prop design

Final Outcome

Fig.1.6 Final Vehicle 

Fig.1.7 Final Prop 

Fig.1.8 Final Interior 

Fig.1.9 Clay Render and Low-poly 

Fig.2.0 Final Progress

Fig.2.1 Final Project _PDF

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Reflection

This semester and module were extremely difficult for me; when our teachers warned us that this semester would be difficult, they were not kidding. I struggled a lot with the workload, especially when combined with all of the other modules in the semester. However, I was able to finish them because I knew the practice and all of the sketches we did were necessary for our progression. Another aspect of this module in which I struggled was creating a narrative for my vehicles. I knew characters were supposed to have backstories, but I didn't think vehicles needed one as well. At first, my work was aimless; I planned to make a wagon but didn't consider its functionality or purpose. Fortunately, I figured out what I wanted to do with my vehicle after many feedback sessions with Mr. Kannan. From there, I was able to add more personality to my vehicle design. Even though it isn't perfect, and I could have done more if I had more time, I was satisfied with what I had accomplished. Vehicle and prop design didn't sound like something I'd be interested in, but I had a lot of fun making my vehicles.

Finally, I'd like to express my gratitude to Mr. Kannan, who has always been patient and understanding with us, and whose feedback has always helped us learn and grow as designers.