CASIO A168WA
CASIO A168WA
Casio A168WA
february 2025
Asset optimized and compatible across all 3D workflows.
In this assignment, I was tasked with creating an asset using simple PBR materials or texture maps, while keeping the triangle count low to ensure smooth export across different 3D software.
I modeled the watch entirely in Blender, using subdivision surface modeling for nearly all components. The stainless steel bracelet was created using the array modifier.
Casio A168WA
february 2025
Asset optimized and compatible across all 3D workflows.
In this assignment, I was tasked with creating an asset using simple PBR materials or texture maps, while keeping the triangle count low to ensure smooth export across different 3D software.
I modeled the watch entirely in Blender, using subdivision surface modeling for nearly all components. The stainless steel bracelet was created using the array modifier.
Casio A168WA
february 2025
Product lighting with fire as an emotional element
In this assignment, the goal was to light a product while using fire as a tool to evoke a specific mood or feeling.
I found a grenade-shaped perfume bottle from Viktor and Rolf on Sketchfab, imported it into Blender, and began lighting the scene. It took quite a few light sources to bring out the highlights and properly define the shape.
Simulating fire in Blender was definitely a challenge, but through some trial and error (and a happy accident), I ended up creating a fairly abstract yet visually satisfying fireball. It added a contrasting harmony to the otherwise intense visual of the fire and the product.
Problem solving
Due to time constraints, I had to make certain compromises to meet the deadline. I used a reference image of the watch display found on Google, which I edited in Photoshop before applying it to my 3D asset. The first image was projected onto the front-facing part of the display using UV unwrap with the "Project from View" method.
For the second image, I used the Clone Stamp tool in Photoshop to remove shadows from the top and right sides. This allowed me to create more even lighting and make space around the display for a cleaner UV unwrap using "Project from View" once again.
One thing I overlooked in my workflow for this watch was the power of the mirror modifier. From now on, I’ll always consider using it whenever possible - it's a huge time saver.
Funny story
I've always wanted to own a Casio watch so I actually went ahead and won an online auction for this specific Casio watch while working on the 3D asset. Having the physical watch in hand really helped me understand its shape and proportions more clearly, which improved the accuracy of my modeling process.
Problem solving
Due to time constraints, I had to make certain compromises to meet the deadline. I used a reference image of the watch display found on Google, which I edited in Photoshop before applying it to my 3D asset. The first image was projected onto the front-facing part of the display using UV unwrap with the "Project from View" method.
For the second image, I used the Clone Stamp tool in Photoshop to remove shadows from the top and right sides. This allowed me to create more even lighting and make space around the display for a cleaner UV unwrap using "Project from View" once again.
One thing I overlooked in my workflow for this watch was the power of the mirror modifier. From now on, I’ll always consider using it whenever possible - it's a huge time saver.
Funny story
I've always wanted to own a Casio watch so I actually went ahead and won an online auction for this specific Casio watch while working on the 3D asset. Having the physical watch in hand really helped me understand its shape and proportions more clearly, which improved the accuracy of my modeling process.
CASIO A168WA
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