Denise Jiang – Looking Outwards – 1

http://www.modelo.io/

Before taking Computing for Creative Practices, I was introduced to Modelo, an interative 3D modeling collaboration platform. In one of my architecture course, this platform allows a 3D view of our models, and can easily make sections and even animation. Using the program was very useful in visualising the design, and it is accessible because it runs on a web page. According to their website, an architect and an industrial designer founded Modelo. Their profession were very design-based and they probably have used and compared some different 3D modeling software, such as Rhino and AutoCAD. To my knowledge, architects all know their project very well since they have developed the whole project and modeled digitally. However, others like clients who don’t have access to those modeling software wouldn’t be able to visualize the project in a 3D environment. So the founders of Modelo must experienced that inconvenience in offering a visual presentation to others, and often for presentation there aren’t too many functions required. Rather than making animations, Modelo allows everyone enjoy the project in his own willing. Since it is interactive and web-based, it let communication within the team or with the client easier. During my use of Modelo, I received feedback(screenshots and comments built in the program)from my TA and the professor, and I could also look at other people’s work in a 3D form(I could rotate and make sections as I wish).