We provide various services to help you “turn your airy dreams to reality”. This ranges from basic things like helping with vector art, to as extensive as creating a 3D model and assisting with the factory till the product is as intended. Check our services and pricing below.
Services
3D modeling for production
We will create, with the help of your provided reference sheet, a suitable 3D model and help with the artwork to apply to the inflatable.
This is a fairly extensive process to create the best model for the concept. You can expect utmost attention to detail of everything, from the general shape to the continuity of artwork. We basically won't stop till we think the resulting inflatable is as close to your dream as possible!
Steps
- Create a plain 3D model with basic feasibility checks made with Blender and its pressure simulator
- Create a converted 3D model to supply to the factory, possibly further optimized for inflatable design
- Create the pattern file for the factory
- Apply the pattern file to a new 3D model in Blender for later validation of the artwork
- Transfer the artwork from the reference sheet, paying close attention to continuity of seam-crossing-artwork
- Create 3D renders from various angles for your validation
- Convert the pattern to the vector program used by the factory
- Do final validation and color proofing
- Deliver all required files to the factory
Basic 3D modeling for more accurate reference sheets
We will create, with the help of your provided reference sheet, a 3D model that accurately follows your reference sheet.
This model can be rendered to create a new reference sheet to use by factories. It's also usable as asset in games but note that no skeleton work or optimizations are done.
Steps
- Create a plain 3D model, possibly with a quick pressure sim to validate realism
- Texture the (possibly inflatable optimized) 3D model
- Render the 3D model, optionally with the created pressure simulation
Vectorizing artwork
We will convert your scans or digital artworks into vector artwork.
This artwork can be used wherever you wish a more crisp artwork. The benefit to this is infinite scalability which makes it suitable for printing at high resolutions. But in addition, the files tend to be much smaller than their pixel based counterpart.
Steps
- Trace existing artwork to SVG
- Optionally convert to a format used by the factory
Prices
You can find the various costs of the commission work in the table below. Please note it is possible to discuss which steps should be executed. If you want to build upon an existing work, it is usually possible to skip several of the steps. This would save both time and money.
| Service | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Full design for use with inflatable production A complete commission of a concept to reality. Includes 3D modeling, 2D patterning and optimizing for printing. | €400.00 | ||
| - | 3D modeling Just the 3D shape. Includes the base shape modeling and conversion for the factory. Useful if you trust the factory for the rest. | €180.00 | |
| - | - | Initial blender 3D model without textures Creating the suitable 3D shape, running some basic pressure simulations to validate feasibility and giving the blend file. | €30.00 |
| - | - | Initial factory ready 3D model Importing the shape into the design software used by the factory. Basic conversion to their version is included. | €50.00 |
| - | - | Optimizing of the factory ready 3D model Going through the whole model, determining ideal simplified surfaces and initially marking seams. Final tweaks of the shape is possible. | €50.00 |
| - | - | Optimizing of seams Determining ideal seam placement together with input from the factory. | €50.00 |
| - | 2D design Just the 2D design. Includes creating the artwork to be printed on the inflatable and a 3D preview of the result. Useful if there is a 3D model available already. | €100.00 | |
| - | - | Applying artwork Take the reference sheets and apply the artwork to the inflatable pattern. Making sure seam crossing artwork aligns properly. | €100.00 |
| - | - | Generate preview images Render the resulting preview model from various angles for determining if it looks good and validate valve placement. | €0.00 |
| - | Artwork proofing Prepare the final pattern artwork for factory printing | €120.00 | |
| - | - | Convert to factory used format Export the SVG and import to the factory used software. Validate all artwork transferred correctly and fix if necessary. | €100.00 |
| - | - | Color proofing Convert all colors to their CMYK equivalents | €20.00 |
Basic 3D design Usable static 3D model for use as more accurate reference. Includes 3D modeling with seam aware texturing. | €150.00 | ||
| - | 3D model without textures Create the actual 3D shape and giving the blend file. | €50.00 | |
| - | Simulate Running some basic pressure simulations to validate feasibility and optimize the seams to have a theoretically working inflatable. | €50.00 | |
| - | Texturing the model Texture the model according to the ref sheet. | €50.00 | |
| - | Render Render the model from various angles, optionally using the pressure simulation if it has been chosen. | €0.00 | |
Basic 2D tracing Tracing any own artwork (ref sheet, scribbles on paper, etc.) into vector art | €115.00 | ||
| - | Trace to SVG Complete trace of the artwork into SVG. | €20.00 | |
| - | Render to PNG Create a PNG export of the artwork usable by some factories. | €0.00 | |
| - | Convert to factory format Convert the SVG to the factory used vector format. | €75.00 | |
| - | Color proofing Convert all colors to their CMYK equivalent, using Pantone as color specifications is possible. | €20.00 | |