3D Design

Adobe Project Neo

Exploration of Adobe Project Neo, an experimental tool that enables the creation of compositions with depth and a three-dimensional look from a graphic approach. Through this platform, I develop illustrations and visual pieces combining volume, perspective and color, without relying on complex 3D modeling processes, integrating the result into a broader digital design workflow.

Main interface of Adobe Project Neo with a blank frameStyles panel showing the Vector Art option selected

We set the style we want to work with. I begin my projects using a Vector Art style that imitates what a “blueprint” would look like, then, once the design is established, I move on to a realistic look.

Simple shapes from the side menu in Project Neo
Simple shapes from the side menu in Project Neo

Using the simple shapes from the side menu, we can start designing in a very intuitive way.

Once we have the design, we can add small animations to the desired elements. For example, in this project I decided that certain keys would have a press animation. We achieve this by adding the “Wiggle” animation and configuring the axis we want the movement on, as well as the amplitude and the timing.

Isometric keypad in blueprint style in Project NeoWiggle animation panel with amplitude, axis and timing settings

— Vector-style animation

Final keypad design in animated blueprint style

Once we see what the final movement would look like and all the last adjustments are made, we can move on to give the piece the style it will have in the end, in this case a realistic one.

Preview of the keypad in realistic styleAppearance panel with realistic material settings

— Final animation