Advanced Product Design

Objective: Understand the advanced product design process and the role of AI tools like Vizcom AI in concept generation.

Topics Covered:

Overview of the advanced design process.

Introduction to AI-driven design and its applications in product development.

Overview of Vizcom AI for concept generation and iteration.

Introduction to advanced sketching techniques.

Activity: Generate initial product concepts using Vizcom AI and explore the potential of AI-driven ideation.

Homework: Refine 2 AI-generated concepts into advanced sketches.

Objective: Use Vizcom AI for ideation and concept development, incorporating unique elements into the designs.

Topics Covered:

Ideation techniques enhanced by AI: exploring multiple variations quickly.

Combining human creativity with AI-generated inspiration.

Refining AI outputs into viable product concepts.

Activity: Create 5 product concept variations using Vizcom AI and refine one into a detailed sketch.

Homework: Finalize 2 AI-enhanced concepts for review and feedback.

Objective: Master advanced proportion, form, and scale in product design.

Topics Covered:

Advanced proportion techniques for complex products.

Exploring organic vs. geometric forms with AI-generated concepts.

How to translate proportions into compelling product designs.

Activity: Sketch a complex product focusing on advanced form development and proportion refinement.

Homework: Complete 2 product form studies, experimenting with AI-enhanced forms.

Objective: Learn how to explore surface transitions and material design using both manual and AI techniques.

Topics Covered:

Surface flow and transitions in advanced product design.

Using Vizcom AI to experiment with materials and surface textures.

Exploring material aesthetics (e.g., metals, plastics, fabrics) in AI outputs.

Activity: Generate surface design concepts using AI and refine them with manual sketching techniques.

Homework: Render 2 product concepts focusing on advanced surfaces and materials.

Objective: Develop skills in manual and AI-supported rendering techniques.

Topics Covered:

AI-based rendering with Vizcom AI for quick visual exploration.

Manual shading and rendering techniques for precision and refinement.

How to enhance AI renderings with manual adjustments.

Activity: Render an AI-generated concept using a combination of Vizcom AI and manual shading techniques.

Homework: Complete a full rendering of one product concept using AI and manual techniques.

Objective: Apply advanced perspective techniques to product sketches and integrate AI-generated views.

Topics Covered:

Advanced perspective drawing for dynamic product views.

Using AI tools to visualize complex perspectives and angles.

Merging AI-generated views with manual perspective drawing.

Activity: Create 3 product perspective sketches, enhancing them with AI-generated elements.

Homework: Refine 2 of the perspective sketches into finalized designs.

Objective: Learn Photoshop techniques for refining product designs and preparing them for presentation.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to Photoshop tools for post-production work.

Enhancing AI-generated and manually created designs in Photoshop.

Using layers, textures, and color adjustments for product renderings.

Activity: Import AI-generated concepts into Photoshop for refinement and post-production enhancements.

Homework: Finalize a Photoshop-enhanced version of an AI-generated product concept.

Objective: Master advanced Photoshop techniques to enhance product renderings and prepare for presentations.

Topics Covered:

Advanced Photoshop techniques: gradients, textures, lighting effects, and reflections.

How to create polished, professional-level product presentations.

Integrating Photoshop enhancements with AI-generated outputs for cohesive designs.

Activity: Complete a polished rendering of one product concept in Photoshop, integrating AI enhancements.

Homework: Prepare a final version of the product design using advanced Photoshop techniques.

Objective: Develop a comprehensive product design from ideation to final render, utilizing AI and Photoshop.

Topics Covered:

Review of design development process from AI-generated concepts to final presentation.

Feedback and critique session on in-progress final projects.

Preparing for a professional presentation of product designs.

Activity: Present your final product concept for peer and instructor critique.

Homework: Refine the design based on feedback and finalize it for the course presentation.

Objective: Present the final project, showcasing the integration of AI generative tools and manual design techniques.

Topics Covered:

How to effectively present product designs in a professional setting.

Reviewing the design process: AI generative exploration, manual refinement, and Photoshop post-production.

Peer review and final feedback session.

Activity: Present the final product design and receive final feedback.

Homework: Refine the design post-presentation and prepare for portfolio submission.

AI-Enhanced Product Concepts: Multiple product concepts generated using Vizcom AI and refined manually.

Photoshop Renderings: Professionally rendered product designs utilizing advanced Photoshop techniques.

Portfolio-Ready Project: A final product design demonstrating the integration of AI tools, manual sketching, and post-production refinement.