
Introducing architect, designer, and educator Suman Laad, with 17 years in computational design. He leads AD Design Studio and uses Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, and Blender for parametric workflows.
This lecture demonstrates a step-by-step SubD workflow to model a chair, including box creation, profile setup, sweep, edge loops, extrusion, reflection, and crease refinement for metal and wood parts.
Apply bridge commands and edge loops to refine the chair frame, ensuring similar edges connect correctly; use extrude, cap, and patch to align in box mode and tab mode.
Create a cup with a handle in Rhino 3D SubD by extruding, adding edge loops, and bridging between sides, then refine thickness and proportions for a curved, jug-like form.
Description: Master SubD modeling in Rhino 3D to create innovative, ergonomic, and visually striking product designs. This course is built specifically for industrial designers, product developers, and 3D artists who want to harness SubD’s flexibility to sculpt fluid, organic forms with precision.
Why SubD? Traditional NURBS workflows often struggle with highly organic shapes. SubD bridges that gap, letting you sculpt freeform geometry while maintaining control over detail and manufacturability. It’s the perfect tool for consumer electronics, footwear, furniture, packaging, and lifestyle products where aesthetics and usability must align.
Practical Approach: This course takes you beyond theory into the practical application of SubD modeling for product design. Instead of abstract geometry, you’ll learn through intuitive, step‑by‑step examples that mirror real industry workflows. Whether you’re designing consumer electronics, footwear, furniture, or packaging, you’ll see exactly how SubD adapts to the challenges of modern product development.
Outcomes: By the end of this course, you’ll be able to adapt SubD techniques directly into your product design workflow, confidently moving from concept sketches to fabrication‑ready models. You’ll gain the ability to explore bold, organic forms while ensuring they remain practical for prototyping and production.
Elevate your Rhino 3D skills and unlock new creative possibilities in product design with SubD.