DESIGN NAME: Futuristic City
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Concept Art Illustration
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.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: “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.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Concept Art. This environment concept art shows the possibility of innovative architecture that combined with classic aesthetics.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project was completed from 2020 to 2021 in the US.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION 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.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Futuristic City#1 595.9 mm x 254 mm, 300dpi
Futuristic City#2 449.41mm x 254mm, 300dpi
TAGS: concept art, illustration, architecture
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: 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.
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.
ADDED DATE: 2023-07-14 18:15:39
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IMAGE CREDITS: Yuwei (Rita) Li
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