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Dropship design breakdown

Setting up a clear briefing can save time and prevent frustration later on

Setting up a clear briefing can save time and prevent frustration later on

Creating moodboards is only half the work; narrowing them down to a few images and analyzing exactly what triggers you in them is crucial for creating a focused direction

Creating moodboards is only half the work; narrowing them down to a few images and analyzing exactly what triggers you in them is crucial for creating a focused direction

The first batch of design sketches was made with the overall character in mind. Trying to tackle function and aesthetics at the same time can leave you with a watered-down version of both

The first batch of design sketches was made with the overall character in mind. Trying to tackle function and aesthetics at the same time can leave you with a watered-down version of both

The second batch of sketches was created on paper to eliminate as much distraction as possible. Character-based proportions were pushed even further in this sheet, reaching almost 'catwalk fashion' levels

The second batch of sketches was created on paper to eliminate as much distraction as possible. Character-based proportions were pushed even further in this sheet, reaching almost 'catwalk fashion' levels

The seemingly missing link between an actual dropship and the crazy sketches in the previous sheet lay in introducing the main function of a dropship: a large cargo space

The seemingly missing link between an actual dropship and the crazy sketches in the previous sheet lay in introducing the main function of a dropship: a large cargo space

In the final refinement sketches, the rectangular shape we associate with transport vehicles was pushed even further. This emphasized the cargo nature of the vehicle and made it much easier to turn into a somewhat functional vessel.

In the final refinement sketches, the rectangular shape we associate with transport vehicles was pushed even further. This emphasized the cargo nature of the vehicle and made it much easier to turn into a somewhat functional vessel.

a Final linesketch on top of the 3D blockout was made. during sketching we often make a ton of microdesicions that appear to take a lot longer when you're only modelling.

a Final linesketch on top of the 3D blockout was made. during sketching we often make a ton of microdesicions that appear to take a lot longer when you're only modelling.

For my Patreon series 'Descend into Mechanical Madness,' we worked on a dropship design where we specifically focused on creating clarity in both design and intent.

Even in designs like this, parts from my Big Medium Small Kit 'ARMOR' helped me indicate a fair amount of detail without losing days of modeling.

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"ARMOR" a complete vehicle design 3D kit. This was a Big MediumSmall collaboration with me available now here! https://www.bigmediumsmall.com/armor

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