Press Release
Mountain God Game Character Design by Shuhe Huang Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design
Shuhe Huang honored for computer graphics, 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Mountain God Game Character Design by Shuhe Huang has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Mountain God Game Character Design
An ongoing character design project, sparked by the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional culture found in The Mountain God and the Proud Insect, is currently in progress. Employing a blend of 2D and 3D techniques, it meticulously captures fantastical creatures from diverse angles. Traditional Chinese elements are seamlessly woven into the designs, adding depth and authenticity to the characters. This fusion of age-old tradition with cutting-edge technology results in characters that exude a unique and captivating essence of traditional heritage.
Award Record
Shuhe Huang is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design Award
The A' Computer Graphics Design Award is an international competition recognizing good computer graphics designs by best computer graphics designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to computer graphics designers, 3D modellers, 3D artists and texturing artists from all countries. Entries typically include animations, simulations, game designs, virtual reality models, architectural renderings and infographics. Awarded computer graphics designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/computer-graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/161567
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/161567
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!161567
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/355096
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Za442m
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Mountain God Game Character Design
- Function
- Game Character Design
- Category
- Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Entertainment and Arts
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Black, Gray and Light Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shuhe Huang
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #161567
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- A character design project inspired by Chinese traditional culture from "The Mountain God and the Proud Insect" is ongoing. It employs 2D/3D techniques to faithfully depict fantastical creatures from different angles, with added traditional Chinese elements for authenticity. This fusion of tradition and technology results in characters embodying unique traditional traits.
- Inspiration
- Since childhood, I've loved Chinese mythology, but noticed its portrayal in books is often flat. Inspired by modern 3D software, I aim to use 2D/3D techniques to give life to creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. My project focuses on authenticity by blending traditional elements with modern technology, creating vivid characters with distinct traditional traits.
- Research
- Research on character design inspired by Chinese tradition, particularly "The Mountain God and the Proud Insect" from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Methodology integrates creative exploration, literature review, and design iteration. Data collection involves keyword extraction, utilizing tools like DesignDoll, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, UVLayout, KeyShot, 3ds Max, and Photoshop.
- Challenge
- During 3D design, challenges extend to hardware and software limitations. Intricate head details expose flaws in traditional workflows, especially with long hairs causing detail loss. ZBrush's retopology preserves details as a workaround. Some models pose challenges for automatic UV unwrapping, solved by deleting unseen faces beforehand. Limited hardware affects precision, slowing production. Optimal hardware setup is crucial for efficient 3D modeling.
- Realization and Technology
- Before designing, extract keywords from the original work for the foundation. Innovate elements like color and shape for inspiration. Gather extensive data, prioritize sketches for style and elements, and use tools like Designdoll, ZBrush, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter. Develop low and high poly models, conduct UV mapping, rendering, and coloring, refining continuously in Photoshop for desired outcome.
- Operation and Interaction
- Before design, extract keywords. Brainstorm innovative elements. Gather data, finalize style with sketches. Use Designdoll, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush for shaping. Create low/high-res models, UV map with UVLayout, refine, preview with Keyshot. Enhance materials in 3ds Max, color with Substance Painter, render. Iterate for quality due to hardware limits. Post-process in Photoshop for logos, layout adjustments.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in Beijing in May 2022, completed in August 2022, and was exhibited at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology Art Gallery in July 2023.
- Specifications
- The character measures approximately 6 meters in height, with a seat behind measuring 10 meters x 7 meters x 11 meters. Surrounding smaller creatures range in size from approximately 0.3 to 0.75 meters. The character can be used in 3D mythological games, visual effects for films, and as collectible figurines. The character utilizes a combination of 2D and 3D technology.
- Keywords
- Chinese mythology, god, superpower, fantasy, otherworld, model
