Bringing Ancient History to Life with Marvelous Designer: An Interview with Pablo Aparicio Resco

Ever wondered how 3D digital technology can breathe fresh life into ancient history? Step inside Pablo Aparicio Resco's creative process to discover how he uses Marvelous Designer to transform complex Roman tunics and togas into stunning, painterly 2D-style illustrations that tell rich human stories! Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about the "PAR - Arqueología y Patrimonio Virtual" infographic project? My name is Pablo Aparicio Resco, and for more than ten years I have been working at the intersection of archaeology and technology through the scientific virtual reconstruction of the past. Although my personal brand is PAR – Archaeology and Virtual Heritage ( www.parpatrimonio.com ), in 2021 we launched the company 3D Stoa – Heritage and Technology ( www.3dstoa.com ), th

Evil Jester

From Sewing Machines to Marvelous Designer: How Think Tank Graduate Sia Melnychenko Merges Her Lifelong Passion for Sewing with MD to Create High-End Characters. Software Used:  Zbrush - Blockout, Sculpting Marvelous Designer - Garment Creation Maya - Retopology, UV-unwrapping, xGen Interactive Groom Marmoset Toolbag - Baking Substance Painter - Texturing Unreal Engine - Character Setup(simulations, physics), Lighting & Rendering Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about the "Evil Jester" project? My name is Sia and I’ve been learning 3D Character Art for 3 years. I was always into arts and crafts, but I was also a big fan of video-games. I think deep down I always knew what I wanted to do for work: growing up one of my favorite games was The Sims 2, where I’d alw

Pushing Boundaries: 3D Artist Gergő Pfeiffer’s Bold Creativity

In our recent student pricing promotion , we had the pleasure of highlighting the work of Gergő Pfeiffer, a Budapest-based Hungarian 3D artist whose stylish and boundary-pushing creativity perfectly captures the trendsetting spirit we wanted to share with aspiring creators. Software Used: Blender – Modeling & Final Rendering Marvelous Designer – Cloth Simulation & Animation Substance Painter – Texturing Artist Introduction Hi, I'm Gergő Pfeiffer , a Hungarian 3D artist currently based in Budapest. I studied graphic design originally, but over the past few years, I have worked mainly as a freelance artist on fashion and product-related CG work, directly for clients or through studios. My main area of expertise is digital garment creation and texture-driven work, but I'm alwa

Persian Female Warrior - Real-time Character

Step into a real-time character creation journey inspired by Netflix's 'Jibaro'! Join character artist Juhwan Jeon as he explores new creative horizons by blending AI technology with traditional 3D pipelines. Please introduce yourself briefly and tell us what inspired you to start 3D design. Hello. My name is Juhwan Jeon, and I am currently working as a character artist in the gaming industry. I have loved animation and games since childhood, and was particularly fascinated by the process of realizing ultra-realistic graphics, which led me to pursue 3D design. This interest naturally guided me to major in a related field at university. Today, I specialize in creating game characters based on real-time rendering. Could you tell us about the project you have recently worked on? For a recen

Where Imagination Takes Shape: 3DCG Artist Kota Yamaji on Cloth Simulation and Digital Fashion with Marvelous Designer

Kota Yamaji is a 3DCG artist and illustrator whose work lives at the intersection of fashion and visual arts. Once a graduate of Tama Art University's Department of Graphic Design, and currently a lecturer, he builds boldly colored figures whose garments feel both impossible and convincingly real. Working with Marvelous Designer, Cinema 4D, and ZBrush, Kota uses cloth simulation to chase a kind of realism that pure sculpting can't easily reach. Drawing on his portfolio " Digital Fashion Project ," we talk with him about his encounters with digital art and Marvelous Designer, where his ideas come from, and how he thinks about the future of digital fashion. Meet the artist First, please introduce yourself to the community. My name is Kota Yamaji. After graduating from the Department of

Recreating the Richness of Traditional Indian Costume with Marvelous Designer

Meet Vaibhav Negi , a CGI industry veteran with 10+ years of experience and a member of Marvelous Designer. In this spotlight, Vaibhav shares how he brought a photoreal character inspired by India’s traditional ritual, Bhoota Kola, to life. Discover how he utilized Marvelous Designer for over 80% of the asset—from complex layered garments to a brilliant workaround for creating intricate flower garlands and straw skirts using lightweight, production-ready workflows. Software Used Blender – lighting, texturing, Rendering Marvelous Designer – Cloth Simulation & Animation Artist Introduction Hey, I’m Vaibhav. I feel like an imposter here because I’m part of Marvelous Designer’s internal design team. That said, long before I joined the company, I was already a strong believer in the so

Making Fabric Folds Make Sense: Illustrator Luobu on Her 2D + 3D Workflow

In character illustration, clothing is more than visual decoration. It affects a character's movement, material expression, visual depth, and the overall mood of the image. Illustrator Luobu specializes in anime-style character illustration. Her work often features a semi-realistic atmosphere, strong lighting, dynamic poses, and elaborate costume design. In her workflow, 3D tools are not a replacement for drawing. They help her understand structure, space, and fabric behavior more accurately. In this interview, we spoke with Luobu about how she brings Marvelous Designer into her 2D illustration workflow, including real-world garment experience, 3D base models, garment patternmaking, animation simulation, and final 2D refinement. To start, could you introduce yourself and the creative

Capturing Dynamic Movement: LE SSERAFIM’s 'Spaghetti' Choreography and Simulation

How artist Soohwan fine-tuned friction and skin offset values to perfectly capture the intense choreography and weightless flutter of virtual stage outfits. Discover the work and expert Marvelous Designer tips of Soohwan Oh in this exclusive series! [ Go to Previous Post] Capturing the way garments flutter or cling to the body in response to dynamic choreography is crucial. How did you configure the fabric’s Physical Properties in Marvelous Designer (MD) for such an intense dance simulation? When simulating intense movements in Marvelous Designer, I believe configuring the character body’s Friction values is just as important as the fabric’s physical properties. Especially when applying animation to a dressed character, these two elements heavily dictate how natural the final result look

The Convergence of Originality and Technology: Original Characters and Nano-banana

3D artist Soohwan pushes the boundaries of virtual garments by layering sophisticated AI textures from 'Nano-banana' onto Marvelous Designer’s realistic geometry. Discover his smart, practical pipeline that flips the traditional UV workflow to maximize both efficiency and high-fidelity quality. Discover the work and expert Marvelous Designer tips of Soohwan Oh in this exclusive series! [ Go to Previous Post] How much creative flexibility does Marvelous Designer (MD) provide when working on original characters without restrictions? We’d love to know how MD influences the conceptualization and fleshing out of ideas during the initial design phase. Of course, before diving into production, we always establish the direction during the planning phase—deciding what kind of garments to create a

Cinematic Homage: A Reinterpretation of Akira

Bridging anime imagination and grounded realism: How Soohwan Oh masters intricate leather textures and silhouettes with Marvelous Designer. Discover the work and expert Marvelous Designer tips of Soohwan Oh in this exclusive series! [ Go to Previous Post] You’ve recreated the legendary motorcycle sequence from the anime Akira. When translating such an intense visual into 3D, what specific aspects of the clothing’s silhouette and texture did you focus on most? While the project was inspired by the original Akira, my primary goal was to maximize the sense of realism, as I was reinterpreting it through a photorealistic lens. At the same time, I felt it was crucial to preserve the visceral impact of the source material. To maintain that iconic presence, I opted for a monochromatic color schem

Dream Sequence 3D Challenge - Seoul

Step into a futuristic Seoul DJ festival where Soohwan Oh blends K-tradition and street vibes through Marvelous Designer’s intricate digital fashion! Blender – Scene building, Motion, Lighting & Rendering Marvelous Designer – Cloth Simulation & Animation Daz – Character Modeling After effects - Compositing Artist and Project Introduction Hello, I’m 3D artist Soohwan Oh. Currently, I work as a freelancer, leading various visual projects primarily within the entertainment and beauty industries. I often handle the entire process—from initial planning to final production—solo, though I also participate as a supervisor or team member for larger-scale projects. As a 3D generalist, I take a hands-on approach to most stages of the creative workflow. This project was my submission for P

Bethesda Mastery Meets Anime Realism: A Deep Dive with Simon_ltw

How do you translate an anime icon into a cinematic masterpiece? Former Bethesda artist Tingwei Liu(Simon_ltw) bridges the gap between AAA technical precision and anime aesthetics. By leveraging the physical logic of Marvelous Designer, he moves beyond "pretty" renders to craft garments that carry weight, history, and social status. To start off, could you give us a brief introduction? How did you first break into the 3D art world, and how has your experience at Bethesda Game Studios shaped your creative mindset? Hello everyone, I’m Tingwei Liu(Simon_ltw) . I formerly served as an Outsourcing Artist at Bethesda Game Studios, where I contributed to the iconic The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Currently, I’m active as a content creator across various platforms, focusing on the