Transitioning from 2D drawing to paper prototype:
It was difficult and very challenging for me, since I mainly create 2D designs within the adobe softwares. Converting a drawing into a 3D object was rather new to me. Though I was familiar with model making since I’ve taken Architecture before. It took me a few weeks to figure out transitioning my drawing, I researched many references and most didn’t work well. Eventually, I stumbled upon 3D paper doll samples, tried it and it worked well with transitioning my drawing so I stuck to it.
The first prototype was making a paper model, since printing paper is very flimsy, it was difficult to shape it and tape it together (Hence, picture samples). After using the vinyl cutter and using a sturdier paper, the 3D model was easier to shape and tape together.
Transitioning paper model to cardboard:
I didn’t get a chance to make the cardboard version of my character since the school shut down before I could print. But from what I observed, it is not much different from making a vinyl model, except the material is thicker and some parts may need more scoring to make them bendable.
