3D Trends Report

The design world is an increasingly physical place. Where objects were once drawn they now flow, bounce and burst. Edges that used to be flat now have crunch, squidge and sheen. As the gap between the real and the virtual grows ever smaller, 3D design presents one of the most exciting frontiers in visual culture.

Whether in gaming, product design, fashion or art, you’ll likely have noticed the rise of 3D design. We’re in an exciting moment, where the ambitions of creatives are riding a wave of groundbreaking technology. From the outside, though, it can be hard to find a way in. If you’re a creative approaching the world of 3D for the first time, you’re probably full of questions. What are the limits and who is pushing them? Where are designers getting their inspiration? And as someone who is new to this, where do I start?