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Good 3D Crystal Engraving Design: What To Look For by David Hobbes
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It’s a given: in manufacturing 3D crystal engraving products, the most important factor after the quality of materials and technical skill of the production is definitely the quality of the design. Creating 3D crystal engraving products is a highly involved, highly technical procedure. However, creating three-dimensional images for those designs is a highly specialised process in itself, involving knowledge of art and design. Even if you’re on the technical and production end of the process, knowing the principles of great design is something that will not only help you with your part, but help you judge the designs you work with, as well as help you communicate with your designers or design team better. Whether you require original designs from scratch, or need a three-dimensional image from a client-supplied two-dimensional photo to create 3D crystal engraving products from, the same principles are at play. Here is a quick rundown. Proportion and Perspective Fundamental when it comes to design, a basic knowledge of these principles becomes even more necessary in those instances when your custom design clients are only able to provide you with a two-dimensional image or a sketch. While creating a 3D crystal engraving design from these meagre references with 3D imaging equipment is indeed possible, a good designer will be better able to make them look more dynamic (or realistic and lifelike in the case of photos) and properly plot out how images should look from different angles by drawing on their knowledge of proportion and perspective. Unity A good design is made out of parts, sections and elements, and this is true as well with three-dimensional image designs. How these parts work together to form a cohesive whole, working together to create impact is what we call unity. While this is crucial in all types and sizes the finished product, nowhere is unity (or lack thereof) more apparent than in large images. How can you tell whether or not there is unity and cohesion in the design? The basic test is to see whether all elements are in agreement, with nothing seemingly out of place, and no single element popping out to break the rhythm or detract from the focal point. Balance Equalizing tension and maintaining equilibrium in design is something achieved in many ways; the most common way is through symmetry. However, asymmetric designs can still be balanced and create something even more dynamic. Try to keep your mind open to this type of balance—done well, this leads to a design that is attractive and holds attention, creating interest. On logo-based designs for corporate clients, however, you may wish to keep designs balanced in a more traditional way: symmetric and radial, that is, balanced against a central element. Variety Variety is what keeps a rhythmic, cohesive design from being boring—a real danger when it comes to graphics, or photo image based three-dimensional design. A slight alteration on the basic theme or a graphic design element that interrupts monotony can help point the eye where it is supposed to go and highlight the focal point. George Berdichevsky is the Founder of 3Design Center, which designs image files to be used in 3D crystal engraving machines. His team of talented artists can create bespoke images for 3D crystal engravings from any idea or image. Visit the website for more information.
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