AI in industrial design: How Vizcom and Style3D are transforming the design process

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been more than just a trend - it is changing the way we design, develop and think. In industrial design in particular, AI is opening up new opportunities to make creative processes faster, more efficient and more inspiring. Tools such as Vizcom and Style3D are pioneers in this field and show how AI is revolutionising the path from the initial idea to the finished concept.

AI in the design process: from sketch to concept

The classic design process often begins with hand-drawn sketches and many iteration loops. AI-supported tools such as Vizcom and Style3D speed up this process and expand the creative possibilities. They help to visualise ideas quickly, generate variants and present concepts realistically.

Vizcom: From sketches to 3D, animation and storytelling

Vizcom is an AI-based tool that creates impressive renderings from simple sketches. But Vizcom can do even more: in addition to the rapid visualisation of 2D concepts, Vizcom also enables the creation of 3D models. Designers can translate their ideas directly into three-dimensional forms and thus better assess proportions, details and materials.

Another highlight is the ability to generate 3D animations and entire film sequences. This allows not only products to be displayed in motion, but also complete scenes in which people interact with the product. This opens up completely new possibilities for presentations, user experience tests and marketing - and makes the design process even clearer and more convincing.

Vizcom: From sketches to 3D, animation and storytelling

Style3D enables the rapid creation of realistic 3D models. With the help of AI, three-dimensional visualisations are generated directly from sketches or 2D designs. This makes it easier to assess proportions, materials and surfaces and enables early coordination with customers or within the team. Style3D is a valuable tool for presenting ideas quickly and convincingly, particularly in the field of fashion and product design.

Advantages of AI integration in the design process:

  • Faster iterations: Ideas are visualised in minutes instead of hours.
  • More concept diversity: AI suggests variants that broaden your own horizons.
  • 3D models and animations: Products can be presented realistically and in motion.
  • Storytelling: Complete film sequences show how people interact with the product.
  • Efficient communication: Realistic renderings and 3D models facilitate coordination with customers and teams.
  • Focus on creativity: designers can concentrate on innovative solutions while the AI takes over routine tasks.

Challenges and outlook:

Despite all the advantages, the role of the designer remains central. AI is a tool that provides inspiration and accelerates processes, but the final decision and the sensitivity for aesthetics and function still lie with the person. In future, AI tools will be integrated even more closely into the workflow and enable creativity and technology to be even more closely interlinked.

Conclusion:

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing industrial design. Tools such as Vizcom and Style3D show how AI supports, accelerates and enriches the design process. Those who utilise these technologies will gain a clear competitive advantage and raise creative potential to a new level. The future of design is intelligent - and it has only just begun.

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