Objective 1: Learn to model with organic shapes in Rhino 3D
Objective 2: Design an original character.
Objective 3: Model the character using Rhino 3D
October + November 2021
Initial Sketches + Ideas
Option 1: "Nighthawk" original character | Chibi style
Option 2: "Bat Knight" character
Option 3: mascot inspired by my personality
Further developed idea from Option 3:
Shoe design to wrap around the feet of the character
Rendering My character in Rhino3D:
Printed and Hand-Painted Final Product:
Partially inspired by the dynamic personas of Fortnite characters Abstrakt and Drift, my character emerges as a vibrant symbol of my creativity and self-expression. His appearance is ornamented with energetic colors that capture my outgoing and energetic personality and his distinctive haircut acts as a personal motif, a visual indication to my audience that this particular character is unmistakably an embodiment of me. Drawing inspiration from the intriguing design of gas masks in character design, my character features a stylish touch to his appearance: a paint respirator.
A fun fact to point out is that the perfect name came to me once I announced my project as officially completed; it dates back to my high school art teacher nicknaming me "Sketch."
It was not until 2023 Sketch had developed into more than just a creation; he is now my mascot, representing all that I feel best captures who I am.
Experimenting and having fun with Rhino 3D!
