Yuwei Rita Li · CLIENT: Yuwei Rita Li
Futuristic City envisions a future city where futuristic architecture incorporates elements of art deco, art nouveau, and historical styles, creating a fusion of classic aesthetics and innovation. This project also explores the fusion of architectural styles and the human-centric approach in futuristic city design. By adding classic aesthetic elements and a humane touch, this series aim to create a captivating visual experience. It challenges the conventional depiction of white and high-tech sci-fi cities and showcases the rich history of architectural design.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- “Futuristic City” envisions a future city where futuristic architecture incorporates elements of art deco, art nouveau and Roman styles, creating a harmonious fusion of classic aesthetics and innovation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Futuristic City#1 595.9 mm x 254 mm, 300dpi
Futuristic City#2 449.41mm x 254mm, 300dpi - Tags
- concept art, illustration, architecture
- Production Technology
- The illustration is done digitally. I first used Blender, a 3d modeling software, to create base models, lighting and rendering to serve as a base for digital painting. I used Photoshop to paint digitally on top to create the final painting.
- Design Challenge
- To imagine and illustrate a future city, I need to expand my knowledge of architectural design, environment design, and city planning. I created a style guide that combines contemporary design with classic aesthetics, and I applied my original unique style to the architecture. The balance between the two styles is the most challenging and the highlight of this project.
- Project Duration
- This project was completed from 2020 to 2021 in the US.
- Operation Flow
- Concept Art. This environment concept art shows the possibility of innovative architecture that combined with classic aesthetics.
- Research
- A study on historical architecture and modern architecture. Mainly focus on art deco, art nouveau, and Roman architecture. To create this unique style, I referenced the Roman rounded arches, pillars, and vaulting. Then I combined them with the Art Deco speed lines as well as the decorative elements from art nouveau.
- Inspiration
- I am fascinated by how architecture can revive and combine previous styles. I believe that a futuristic city should not only consist of white and clean buildings commonly seen in sci-fi movies. Instead, it can embody a more human-centric approach, showcasing the rich history of architectural design. Thus I want to add classic aesthetic elements and humane touch to this series of digital illustrations, aiming to create a captivating visual experience.
- Image Credits
- Yuwei (Rita) Li
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