Vehicle and Props Design - Exercise
Ting Wen Yi / 0361799
Vehicle and Props Design/Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Exercise : Fundamentals of Vehicle Design
INSTRCTIONS
You are to practice and showcase thorough understanding of creating vehicle and props design via series of continues exercises given. You are to pick and draw 3 types of vehicle designed for either land, air or water. Here you will be exercising fundamentals as listed below:
- Deconstructing and constructing vehicles from references (5 x 3types = 15 thumbnail sketches)
- Form and Function ( Pick 1 type X 10 thumbnails)
- Perspective (Pick 1 type X 5 sketches min )
- Line Weight ( Pick 1 and add line weights to the perspective drawing done)
- Applying Colors ( Pick 1 and apply varieties to obtain appealing colors)
- Texturing (pick 1 and test with materials and texture bashing)
Submissions:
Collective Art work in .pdf format. Each exercises should be in 1920 X 1080 pixels. All artworks will be posted in your e-portfolio by the end of the exercises duration.
EXERCISE
Week 1 - Deconstruct and Reconstruct
In this exercise, we are tasked with deconstructing and constructing vehicles from references. We have to pick three types (air, land, and water) of one subject to draw. I began by visualizing simple shapes and drawing from different perspectives. However, to start, Mr. Kannan asked us to pick any one object to draw. For the first one, I chose a shaver.
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| Figure 1.1 Deconstruct and Construct Shaver - Week 1 (23/4/2024) |
It took me couple of days to draw 10 different perspectives of the shaver. Initially, I thought sketching would be fast, but visualizing other perspectives is challenging. Although breaking it down to the simplest shapes that consist of trapezium and triangle on top was straightforward, the head of the shaver had many details. I simplified them a bit to manage the complexity.
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| Figure 1.2 Shaver - Week 1 (26/4/2024) |
For an air vehicle, I chose a jet because I felt like everyone would pick an airplane when it comes to air vehicles. Jets are basically comprised of rectangular and triangular shapes.
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| Figure 1.3 Deconstruct and Construct Jet - Week 1 (26/4/2024) |
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| Figure 1.4 Jet Orthographic - Week 1 (26/4/2024) |
For water, I picked a submarine because I believe it will help me in Project 1 to design my water vehicle inspired by a submarine. Submarines are made from cylinders and various rectangles.
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| Figure 1.5 Deconstruct and Construct Submarine - Week 1 (27/4/2024) |
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For the car, I simply chose a vintage car that comprises rectangular shapes. Mr. Kannan advised that vintage cars are easier due to their shape, as modern cars with many curved edges can be a bit tricky.
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| Figure 1.5 Deconstruct and Construct Vintage Car - Week 1 (27/4/2024) |
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| Figure 1.8 Vintage Car Orthographic - Week 1 (28/4/2024) |
Week 3 - How to get different forms
This week, Mr. Kannan taught us how to use an existing vehicle to extract its silhouette and form, and how to modify these to create new silhouettes. I used a Mercedes G-Wagon to practice the silhouette.
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| Figure 2.1 Silhouette of Existing Car - Week 3 (6/5/2024) |
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| Figure 2.2 Silhouette of Different Forms - Week 3 (6/5/2024) |
Week 4 - Perspective & Understanding Materials
Mr. Kannan told us to take a cube and draw it from different angles to understand perspectives. I know there are different point perspectives. I drew one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives.
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Continuing from the deconstruct and reconstruct exercise, Mr. Kannan instructed us to choose one type and apply colors. I chose a jet because, in my Project 1, I am drawing an air vehicle. Following the brief, I then drew five more perspectives to explore different angles and possibilities, enhancing my understanding of the jet's structure and potential designs. This helped me to refine my approach and better visualize the final outcome of my project.
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Week 8 - Applying Colors
After I finished adjusting my line weights, I started to apply some colors. I referenced some real-life jet colors for inspiration. I enjoy applying colors because I think it's fun to experiment with different combinations. I roughly applied some colors and used Gaussian blur to blend them. I think this method produces the most natural blending effect.
I have chosen the second color to proceed to the final color after asking my friend's opinion; he says the second one looks the most standout. I added some shading, highlights, and reflections. Although I tried my best, it still doesn't look realistic.
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| Figure 4.2 Applying Colors - Week 7 (3/6/2024) |
I have chosen the second color to proceed to the final color after asking my friend's opinion; he says the second one looks the most standout. I added some shading, highlights, and reflections. Although I tried my best, it still doesn't look realistic.
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| Figure 5.2 Final Colored Jet - Week 8 (10/6/2024) |
| Figure 5.3 Exercise Compilation - Week 8 (10/6/2024) |
REFLECTIONS
Experience
Throughout this exercise, spanning several weeks of diligent work and creative exploration, I've been immersed in the practice of deconstructing and reconstructing various vehicles. Starting with simple objects like a shaver and progressing to more complex structures like jets and submarines has significantly enhanced my technical drawing skills. I've learned to visualize and translate three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional sketches from multiple perspectives. The process was challenging but incredibly rewarding.
Observation
One key observation was the importance of foundational shapes in constructing any form, no matter how complex. Whether it was the basic trapeziums and triangles in the shaver or the cylindrical forms of the submarine, breaking down objects into simpler shapes made the sketching process more manageable and accurate. Observing how different materials reflect light and how colors can define a form brought a new layer of realism to my sketches, teaching me to pay closer attention to the subtleties of light and shadow.
Findings
I found that perspective is crucial not just in drawing but in understanding an object's form and function. Playing with line weights and perspectives allowed me to depict the depth and dimensionality of objects more effectively. Besides that, during the color application process, I particularly like using Gaussian blur for blending, it taught me a lot about creating a natural transition between hues, enhancing the overall aesthetics of my drawings.
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