25 Tasty 3D Graphic Design Treats
Written by Gino on 02-29-2008 - 65 Responses
3D graphic design is becoming more popular and I have noticed a surge in 3D Type work on portfolio sites. Below are 30 examples of 3D graphic design from a variety of truly talented visual artists. many of these 3D graphic design projects were created using programs such as Xara 3D, Maya 3D, Photoshop, and Illustrator to name a few. Feel free to link your 3D type designs in the comments!
3D Graphic Design Using Type as a Central Theme
Emeric TRAHAND
Josh Rhode
Nik Ainley
iunewind
Hampus Olsson
Newflesh
Zoltan
Dreaming-Star
Xfragg3r
Myaki Design
Erik Finsrud
Drew Flaherty
57 Even
Anton Shineft
MoreVision
Kitkat | February 29th, 2008
Oh my… all these 3D graphics are superb!
David S. | February 29th, 2008
Great examples of typography being treated as design rather than something you ‘type’ into a keyboard. Very cool stuff!
Gino | February 29th, 2008
Yes I think its interesting to see typography showcased in this way, its very refreshing to me and i like the depth of a lot of these works.
Digital Revolutions | February 29th, 2008
Love it! Especially the Xfragg3r one. Awesome
nks | March 1st, 2008
interesting work……… check my blog too…
indy | March 1st, 2008
Very cool indeed. I would really love to know how to do this. Hmm, do you need a 3D program to create this or can you just used Photoshop, and Illustrator? Anyone out their knows?
greg | March 2nd, 2008
Really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im a graphic desiner and would really like to know how this is done.
Anyone who knows please could u teach me!
I could assit u in any projects u have if u could help me.
gregbruce01@yahoo.com
Gino | March 2nd, 2008
They are done in a variety of programs including Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator and so on.
I am hoping to post a tutorial in the future on how this is done.
Jenkin | March 2nd, 2008
I’d love to see a tutorial on how to do this effect. I think there’s a serious information gap for most print designers on how to make the leap to using 3D tools. It’s something that has, to date, not been something taught as part of the toolkit for most print applications.
Ezekiel06 | March 3rd, 2008
Wow, this work is amazing. Love the different color schemes
Deepak | March 3rd, 2008
AWESOME !!!!!!!
indy | March 3rd, 2008
I also would love to see a tutorial. I unfortunately don’t have Maya but have been playing with blender. But I’m sure and hoping I’ll be able to adapt the tutorial to Maya.
PIN | March 4th, 2008
brother is a beautifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aarlev | March 4th, 2008
The letters can be done with the excellent little program called Xara3d and then exported to Photoshop. It’s extremely simple to use.
Tutorial on this type of stuff can be found here: http://psdtuts.com/designing-tutorials/valentines-day-photoshop-style/
Albert Omoss | March 5th, 2008
I highly recommend Cinema 4D for designers wanting to do 3D work. It is extremely user friendly and includes a module specifically for graphic design called ‘mograph’. Check it out.
illadelph | March 23rd, 2008
these guys should get into graffiti
its more fun and they aint limited by the functions of a program like photoshop or illustrator
Crisezeq | March 23rd, 2008
Very Good!
danny | March 24th, 2008
simply…. tasty
sander v | March 25th, 2008
you forgot Serialcut… http://serialcut.com/
manray | March 25th, 2008
a really killer app for doing 3D Type and extrusions of eps files is Zaxwerks Pro Modeler. http://zaxwerks.com/promodeler/index.shtml
Lots of control, super-fast renderer and rich output with an alpha channel for dropping into Photoshop easily.
blackwhitecolour | March 27th, 2008
There’s a tutorial on 3D type effects by Nik Ainley on the Digital Arts site at http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1617
His illustration at the top of this blog is a front cover from that mag too, I seem to remember…
Kemosabe | March 31st, 2008
When did graphic design and graffiti art become the same thing? Damn punk kids.
Rashmi | April 2nd, 2008
Really nice designs, I liked the “Summer Going Out” picture the most. It is done so well. Great work.
xavier | April 3rd, 2008
anyone here can help me i wanna know what kind of font is the used in “dreaming-star” pict
thaks sorry by my english its not good im from galapagos ecuador
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3D | April 21st, 2008
Never forget 3D graphic videos http://www.dropamovie.com/YouTube/-I7WWYzEHEg/funny cartoon still have a great future
_antagonic | May 3rd, 2008
good… good… good
Devohn | May 9th, 2008
WOW! Im inspired and gobsmacked at the same time
Sally | May 28th, 2008
uber- coool !
Lindy McCoy | June 5th, 2008
I am wondering if you would be interested in designing the artwork to wrap a bus for us? I would like to discuss this with you VERY soon, i hope you still check this… you can reach me at that email or at 800.646.2574 X113
tongz | June 10th, 2008
verry good … good …good
keesha | June 27th, 2008
omg wow!! i wanna do a career like this and like wow .. i hope i get to do stuff like this and become his good and everything!
u use photoshop riite?
jessa | July 10th, 2008
hi!!!i am so amazed by these designs… i would like to know what program are you guys usings to make these stuff… my profesion is so far from this but i have been doing some photo editting and logo designing as a hobby…hehe
oh puhleeez
puhleeez puhleeez can someone tell me what can i probably use aside from adobe photoshop…???
i’m so interested…
and well what can i say…you guys are so great!!!!!wonderful talents you got there huh….
Navendra Kumar | July 15th, 2008
Lovely I wana kiss yr hands
very-very-very-vvvvvvvvv goooooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bmx | July 15th, 2008
muy bueno
eli | July 28th, 2008
great!
arjun | July 29th, 2008
very nice
marvellous
Crazy_Joe | August 6th, 2008
great stuff really smooth I’m enjoying watching them
joy matlec | August 6th, 2008
I LOVE THIS !!!!!!
EN VERDAD ESTOS DISEÑOS SON INSPIRADORES Y MAGICOS!!!
zayar hein | August 13th, 2008
very good. i like them.i want to be a good graphic designer like u.
Duflae | August 18th, 2008
These are all pretty lucsious
My 1st attempt at a delicious chocolatey 3d design for cover of Critic Magazine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pantocreator/2736817823/
reaksmey | August 19th, 2008
I need to know some thing about 3D Graphic Design Using Type as a Central Theme
Mundhor kakero | August 20th, 2008
waooo…. keren abissssss!!!
jUST””””’ gOOOOOOODDDDD
just impressive
Grace | August 21st, 2008
Hey i think this one fits here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitelady1/2782343023/
Gino | August 22nd, 2008
Grace - Nice find that’s an awesome design!
zahee | August 22nd, 2008
wooooow its a great job u all done…..
Barry. | August 27th, 2008
absoloutly brilliant they are all excellent, well done everybody.wish I could do that.
scott | August 29th, 2008
Very good idea… I never thought to mix some simple maya 3d objects with illustrator and photoshop. It really makes it come alive. I’m going to go make one myself now and put it in my portfolio
thanks!
kimhoang | August 29th, 2008
So good…………….
Afsal Zain | September 1st, 2008
Very Nice in Design world.
ivonkaa m | September 10th, 2008
dis work is d bomb….its js amazing………
rofhiwa | September 15th, 2008
this is great, keep it up guys . am a grade 12 student and i want to study 3d design. is there any one who can start me up?
Matsugane kirawa | September 25th, 2008
Wow!!!Great artwork!! Very inspiring
arif zakwan | September 28th, 2008
what a fantastic job you did..
actually i want to know and learn how to design or edit an image or picture to become like 3D graphic.
what’s the software is suitable to do the work?
Logotype | October 11th, 2008
Wow!!! Nice stuff defenetly. I wish i could do that myself!
gwiartya | October 16th, 2008
am lost for words amazing work kudos All you great minds!!!
e..bby | October 17th, 2008
dats well good omdz
Anonymous | October 22nd, 2008
Great examples of typography being treated as design rather than something you ‘type’ into a keyboard. Very cool stuff!
Aslam | October 22nd, 2008
Great examples of typography being treated as design rather than something you ‘type’ into a keyboard. Very cool stuff!
tuini | October 28th, 2008
wow grat! want to create like that.
Madan | October 31st, 2008
Top design..!!! realy wonderful 3D disign in the world. Especialy josh Rhode and Zoltan are insteresting images.
kg kg | November 2nd, 2008
hello
Anonymous | November 13th, 2008
how do people do this type of stuff? Like, what type of program do you use?… I know its not microsoft paint lol
Ricky | November 13th, 2008
What Technology do you use to make these Designs i have PhotoShop CS3 Extended and i dont kno how lo make those…
Mo | November 18th, 2008
I love the Myakai Design i plan on being a graphic designer when i get older and these drawings really inspire me and lets me have ideas hanigning in my head but you guuys are really good!
congrats