This project focused on creating mockups for a new product of indoor plant systems. My task was to take the client’s ideas and transform them into visually appealing prototypes. I work closely with the client to bring his vision to life and help create a stunning visual representation of the product. Overall, I came up with four different design prototypes, where one design was continued further on to be improved and visualised in an interior setting.
Process
After the client brief and criteria, I began making simple sketches of how the designs could look and ended up with four designs after a filtering process with the client. I then created simple previews of the four designs in Blender. Another filtering process was made, where we decided on one of the four designs to iterate on and visualise in an interior scene. I used parts of a free interior scene from iMeshh where I like the lighting and composition of the room. I did some small modelling adjustments and added 3D assets from Blenderkit and Poliigon in the scene. The plants in the design are also from Blenderkit and Sketchfab.
I also ensured that I recorded the dimensions of the designs.
The following criteria had to be considered when designing the product:
- Must be able to support 10-15 seedlings in individual modularised capsules to support growth
- Must be able to remove the modular seedling capsules for replacement, cleaning, etc
- Strong preference for being vertical. Vertical systems are more water-efficient as they allow the water to move onto plants beneath them
- Must be able to support water intake into the system with a central tank. Most systems will require that the water be pumped upwards into the system from a central reservoir
- Must be able to support LED grow lights
- Incorporate sensors for temperature and humidity
- Incorporate a camera towards the plant
Design 1 – Construction Edgy
Design 2 – Construction Round
Design 3 – Labyrinth Edgy
Design 4 – Labyrinth Round
Sketches
Jeremy Pilat⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“Andrea was a super-star on my design project. She turned my vague and ambiguous direction into tangible visually appealing designs with her creative flair and highly effective design skills. She went above and beyond the posted job task, coming back with many alternative options and ultimately guiding the design project towards a great result. I would have no hesitation recommending Andrea to others, or hiring her again when the time requires.”
Created 2024