In this tutorial we look at a number of ways in which modo can be used to complement the design process, from sketching out initial ideas in 3D, to rapid prototyping of the object (using a 3D printer), and producing presentation images.

Designing anything is a process that requires continuous revision of an object and this video tutorial from Andy Brown shows you how modo can be used as an intuitive part of a designer’s toolset. The subject is a portable MP3 player which is created in modo using a variety of techniques in modo including subdivision surface modeling, sculpting and 3D painting. A physical prototype of the object was produced using a Z Corp 3D printer during the development of this video album.

We would like to thank Tomasso Lanza from Nokia, Graeme Findlay from IDEO, Gary Fitzgerald of DesignWorksUSA, and Robin Thomas from ThingLab for their expert assistance in producing this tutorial.

Software Required: modo 302

Total Running Time: 104 minutes of instruction.

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